Can you keep chickens in Township of Irvington, NJ?
No. Irvington bans housing any live fowl, and the code names chickens and roosters directly. A first offense carries a $1,000 fine.
The rules at a glance
| Chickens allowed | No |
| Hens | Not permitted |
| Roosters | Prohibited |
| Permit | Not available (chickens are banned) |
| Coop setback | Not specified |
| Lot size | Not specified |
| Ducks | Not allowed (same rule as chickens) |
Good to know
- The ban covers housing, selling, giving away and buying live fowl anywhere in the township.
- The code lists chickens, roosters, turkeys, ducks, pigeons and quail as fowl.
- The article was amended in its entirety on 11-23-2020 by Ord. No. MC 3744.
- Fines are $1,000 for a first offense and $1,500 plus a court fee for a second.
What about ducks?
No. Irvington bans housing any live fowl and names ducks specifically.
§ 167-2: "No person shall house, sell, offer for sale, give away or otherwise dispose of or purchase any live fowl (aka chickens, roosters, turkeys, ducks, pigeons, quail, etc.) within the jurisdiction of Irvington Township." Duck coops we build.
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Township of Irvington doesn't allow backyard chickens today, but ordinances change, and we build custom sheds and animal structures on-site throughout Essex County and all of New Jersey. If a coop is in your plans, we can help you sort out where it's allowed nearby.
Chicken rules in nearby Essex County towns
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