Can you keep chickens in Borough of Kenilworth, NJ?
No. Kenilworth's zoning code prohibits keeping fowl and chickens in all zones.
The rules at a glance
| Chickens allowed | No |
| Hens | Not permitted |
| Roosters | Prohibited |
| Permit | Not available (chickens are banned) |
| Coop setback | Not applicable |
| Lot size | Not specified |
| Ducks | Not allowed (same rule as chickens) |
Good to know
- The ban is in the Land Use chapter, Article 22 General Regulations, and also covers ducks, pigeons, horses, goats and other livestock.
- The old Board of Health article on keeping fowl for domestic use (Ch. 212 Art. IV) is now reserved, and its fowl license fee was repealed 11-15-2018.
- The only pending new law is a 2026 bond ordinance.
What about ducks?
No. Kenilworth's zoning bans keeping fowl, chickens and ducks in all zones.
§ 120-22.5: "The keeping of fowl, chickens, ducks, pigeons, horses, ponies, or other domestic equine animals ... is prohibited in all zones." Duck coops we build.
Source: Borough of Kenilworth Code (eCode360), § 120-22.5, Animals and birds (view the ordinance)
Verified 2026-09. Ordinances change and zoning can differ by district; always confirm the current rules with the Borough of Kenilworth clerk or zoning office before you build.
We build across Union County
Borough of Kenilworth doesn't allow backyard chickens today, but ordinances change, and we build custom sheds and animal structures on-site throughout Union 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 Union County towns
Compare them side by side in the Union County table.
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