Can you keep chickens in Borough of Norwood, NJ?
Only on very large properties. A Board of Health permit costs $5 a year, but no permit may be issued unless the birds are 300 feet from the dwelling on the property, 400 feet from any neighboring house, school or church, and 300 feet from every property line.
The rules at a glance
| Chickens allowed | Yes, with conditions |
| Hens | No stated limit |
| Roosters | Not specified |
| Permit | Required: $5 annual Board of Health permit |
| Coop setback | 300 ft from the dwelling on the premises, 400 ft from any adjoining dwelling, school or church, 300 ft from every property line |
| Lot size | No minimum stated |
Good to know
- The rule covers any live fowl, other livestock or hoofed animals kept in any building, enclosure or premises in the borough.
- The permit runs to December 31 of the year it is issued.
- The 300-foot setback applies to all sides of the property, so a typical borough lot cannot meet it.
- The article was adopted 1-23-1967 and has not been replaced in the published code.
Source: Borough of Norwood Code (eCode360), § 236-1, Permit required; § 236-2, Expiration and fee (view the ordinance)
Verified 2026-09. Ordinances change and zoning can differ by district; always confirm the current rules with the Borough of Norwood clerk or zoning office before you build.
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