Can you keep chickens in Borough of Oradell, NJ?
No. A 2017 Board of Health ordinance bans keeping live poultry, pigeons or other fowl anywhere in Oradell, with fines starting at $250 per bird.
The rules at a glance
| Chickens allowed | No |
| Hens | Not permitted |
| Roosters | Prohibited |
| Permit | Not available (chickens are banned) |
| Coop setback | Not applicable, since poultry may not be kept |
| Lot size | Not specified |
Good to know
- The ban covers commercial and noncommercial keeping alike.
- Chickens, roosters, ducks, pigeons and geese are covered; canaries, parakeets and parrots are not.
- People already keeping birds when the chapter took effect had a one-year grace period.
- Penalties run from $250 for a first violation to $500 for a third, and each bird counts separately.
Source: Borough of Oradell Code (eCode360), § 304-1, Keeping of live poultry, pigeons or other fowl prohibited (view the ordinance)
Verified 2026-09. Ordinances change and zoning can differ by district; always confirm the current rules with the Borough of Oradell clerk or zoning office before you build.
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