Can you keep chickens in City of Pleasantville, NJ?
No. Keeping chickens anywhere in Pleasantville is prohibited, along with hogs, horses, geese, goats, ducks, mules and donkeys.
The rules at a glance
| Chickens allowed | No |
| Hens | Not permitted |
| Roosters | Prohibited |
| Permit | Not available (chickens are banned) |
| Coop setback | Not applicable |
| Lot size | Not specified |
Good to know
- The ban is citywide and names chickens directly.
- Fines run from $100 to $1,000, with up to 90 days in jail or community service.
- Each day a violation continues counts as a separate offense.
- The code has no exception for hens or for small backyard flocks.
Source: City of Pleasantville Code (eCode360), § 90-29, Keeping of certain other animals prohibited (view the ordinance)
Verified 2026-09. Ordinances change and zoning can differ by district; always confirm the current rules with the City of Pleasantville clerk or zoning office before you build.
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