Can you keep chickens in Township of North Bergen, NJ?
Unclear. North Bergen does not publish a searchable general code online, so there is no code text to read on chickens. Call the Township Clerk or Code Enforcement before you build.
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
- The township's Township Codes page lists only the state construction, fire and property maintenance codes it enforces, and points residents to the state code site.
- North Bergen has no code on eCode360, Municode or General Code, so there is no full-text search to run.
- The zoning ordinance posted on the township site is a 286 page scanned PDF with no searchable text layer.
- Copies of the general ordinances are kept at the municipal clerk's office at 4233 Kennedy Boulevard.
Source: Township of North Bergen, Township Codes page, No codified general ordinances published online (view the ordinance)
Verified 2026-09. Ordinances change and zoning can differ by district; always confirm the current rules with the Township of North Bergen clerk or zoning office before you build.
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