Can you keep chickens in Borough of North Haledon, NJ?
Only on very large lots. Zoning bans poultry in residential districts except on a poultry farm of at least 10 acres, and the Board of Health also requires a $50 yearly license for any fowl.
The rules at a glance
| Chickens allowed | Yes, with conditions |
| Hens | No stated limit |
| Roosters | Not specified |
| Permit | Required: $50 annual Board of Health license |
| Coop setback | Poultry buildings 50 ft from all property lines and 150 ft from any street |
| Lot size | Min. 10 acres |
Good to know
- Zoning § 600-11G(4) prohibits keeping livestock, poultry or fowl in residential districts, apart from the poultry farm exception in G(5).
- Under § 600-11G(5), a new poultry farm must be at least 10 acres.
- Health code Ch. 625 requires a license for any live fowl, a clean enclosure open to inspection, and an enclosed run for poultry houses. Birds may not run at large.
- Health code violations carry a penalty of $25 to $500.
Source: Borough of North Haledon Code (eCode360), § 600-11G, Permitted uses (residential districts); Ch. 625, Keeping of Fowl (view the ordinance)
Verified 2026-09. Ordinances change and zoning can differ by district; always confirm the current rules with the Borough of North Haledon clerk or zoning office before you build.
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