Can you keep chickens in Township of Nutley, NJ?
No. Nutley's zoning bans raising or keeping poultry, chickens included, in every zoning district, so backyard chickens aren't permitted anywhere in the township.
The rules at a glance
| Chickens allowed | No |
| Hens | Not permitted |
| Roosters | Not permitted |
| Permit | Not available |
| Coop setback | Not specified |
| Lot size | Not specified |
| Ducks | Not addressed in the code |
Good to know
- Zoning lists "the raising and keeping of livestock and poultry" among uses that may not be established in any district.
- The animal chapter covers dogs, rabies, and general control but creates no chicken allowance.
- Poultry appears in the code only in the zoning prohibition and a floodplain definition.
What about ducks?
Likely no, but not spelled out. Nutley bans raising and keeping poultry in every zone without defining poultry or mentioning ducks, so confirm with the township.
§ 700-39K: "The raising and keeping of livestock and poultry." Duck coops we build.
We build across Essex County
Township of Nutley doesn't allow backyard chickens today, but ordinances change, and we build custom sheds and animal structures on-site throughout Essex County and all of New Jersey. If a coop is in your plans, we can help you sort out where it's allowed nearby.
Chicken rules in nearby Essex County towns
Compare them side by side in the Essex County table.
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