Can you keep chickens in Borough of Highland Park, NJ?
Unclear. The Highland Park code does not mention keeping chickens, hens or roosters anywhere, so there is no written rule either way.
The rules at a glance
| Chickens allowed | Unclear |
| Hens | Not specified |
| Roosters | Not specified |
| Permit | Not specified |
| Coop setback | Not specified |
| Lot size | Not specified |
Good to know
- Chapter 114, Animals, covers only dogs, cats, kennels, pet shops and pet store sales.
- Code searches for chickens, poultry, fowl, livestock and rooster found no rule on keeping birds at home.
- The only poultry references are a license fee for a live poultry market and a ban on processing fowl in the Light Industrial zone.
- Check with the Borough before building a coop.
Source: Borough of Highland Park Code (eCode360), Chapter 114, Animals (no poultry provision) (view the ordinance)
Verified 2026-09. Ordinances change and zoning can differ by district; always confirm the current rules with the Borough of Highland Park clerk or zoning office before you build.
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