Can you keep chickens in City of Northfield, NJ?
No. Northfield's animal code bans keeping live chickens, turkeys, ducks, geese and guinea fowl anywhere in the city.
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 |
| Rule adopted | 1967 |
Good to know
- The fowl ban was adopted in 1967 and is still in the current code.
- Horses, cattle, swine, goats, sheep and other large farm animals are banned in the same article.
- The only exceptions are parks, zoos, pet stores and riding academies.
- City Council discussed backyard hens in 2023 but no hen ordinance appears in the code or the new laws list.
Source: City of Northfield Code (eCode360), § 97-17, Keeping of fowl prohibited (view the ordinance)
Verified 2026-09. Ordinances change and zoning can differ by district; always confirm the current rules with the City of Northfield clerk or zoning office before you build.
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