Can you keep chickens in City of Passaic, NJ?
No. Passaic's zoning code says poultry may not be kept or bred in any district of the city.
The rules at a glance
| Chickens allowed | No |
| Hens | Not permitted |
| Roosters | Prohibited |
| Permit | Not available |
| Coop setback | Not specified |
| Lot size | Not specified |
Good to know
- The ban is in the zoning chapter's supplementary regulations and covers poultry, pigeons, horses, cows, goats and similar livestock.
- Chapter 217, Poultry Markets, licenses commercial live poultry markets only (no more than three in the city), not backyard flocks.
- The health and animal chapters have no rule allowing backyard poultry.
Source: City of Passaic Code (eCode360), § 317-55B, Miscellaneous provisions: Livestock (view the ordinance)
Verified 2026-09. Ordinances change and zoning can differ by district; always confirm the current rules with the City of Passaic clerk or zoning office before you build.
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