NJ chicken rules · Sussex County
Can you keep chickens in Borough of Ogdensburg, NJ?
Ogdensburg lets a single-family home keep up to 6 hens (no roosters) for personal use, with a zoning permit for the coop, which must sit in the rear yard within size and setback limits.
The rules at a glance
| Chickens allowed | Yes, with conditions |
| Hens | Up to 6 (hens only) |
| Roosters | Prohibited |
| Permit | Required (zoning permit for all coops and runs) |
| Coop setback | Rear yard only; 15 ft side setback; 75 ft from an occupied adjacent dwelling |
| Lot size | No minimum (any single-family residential lot) |
Good to know
- § 30-522 caps it at 6 fowl, defined as hens only or ducks, for personal use.
- Coop and run may not exceed 200 sq ft or 6 ft high, and must be separate from the dwelling.
- Manure may not be stored or applied within 10 ft of a property line.
Source: Borough of Ogdensburg Code, Ch. 30 Land Development (eCode360), § 30-522 — view the ordinance
Verified 2026-09. Ordinances change and zoning can differ by district — always confirm the current rules with the Borough of Ogdensburg clerk or zoning office before you build.
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