Can you keep chickens in Borough of Park Ridge, NJ?
Yes, but the setbacks are the catch. Park Ridge treats chickens as Class IV animals: they need a shelter and enclosed coop, the coop must be 50 feet from any adjoining property line, and the birds must stay 30 feet from property lines.
The rules at a glance
| Chickens allowed | Yes, with conditions |
| Hens | No stated limit |
| Roosters | Not specified |
| Permit | Not specified for chickens; a $100 annual permit applies only to Class II and Class III animals |
| Coop setback | Coop 50 feet from any adjoining property line; birds kept at least 30 feet from property lines |
| Lot size | No minimum stated |
Good to know
- Chickens, ducks, geese, pigeons, rabbits and hares are Class IV animals under § 52-51.
- Minimum lot sizes of 40,000 square feet apply to Class II and Class III animals such as horses, cows, sheep and goats, not to Class IV.
- Coops must be cleaned regularly, sprayed for insects and kept in sanitary condition, and the Board of Health administers the article.
- Letting any animal run at large is prohibited.
Source: Borough of Park Ridge Code (eCode360), Ch. 52, Art. III, Other Animals, §§ 52-51 through 52-57 (view the ordinance)
Verified 2026-09. Ordinances change and zoning can differ by district; always confirm the current rules with the Borough of Park Ridge clerk or zoning office before you build.
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