Can you keep chickens in Borough of North Caldwell, NJ?
Yes, for your own household's use and not for sale. The birds must always stay in an enclosure at least 15 feet from the side lot lines.
The rules at a glance
| Chickens allowed | Yes, with conditions |
| Hens | No stated limit |
| Roosters | Not specified |
| Permit | Not specified |
| Coop setback | 15 ft from each side lot line (and rear line on corner lots); coop 30 ft from any dwelling door or window |
| Lot size | No minimum stated |
Good to know
- The 2-acre minimum in the same section applies to pigs, sheep, goats, cattle and horses, not chickens.
- Chickens are for the use of the people living there and can't be sold.
- The Board of Health code keeps coops, pens and runs 30 ft from any door or window of a dwelling and bans fowl inside homes.
- The zoning code lists poultry fences among prohibited fence types.
Source: Borough of North Caldwell Code (eCode360), § 107-19, Prohibited uses; § 137-7, Maintenance of fowl and rabbits restricted (view the ordinance)
Verified 2026-09. Ordinances change and zoning can differ by district; always confirm the current rules with the Borough of North Caldwell clerk or zoning office before you build.
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