NJ chicken rules · Bergen County
Can you keep chickens in Village of Ridgewood, NJ?
Ridgewood allows hens with a Division of Health permit, but roosters are prohibited. Flock size is limited by coop space, and coops must sit 50 feet from a neighbor's home and 10 feet off any property line.
The rules at a glance
| Chickens allowed | Yes, with conditions |
| Hens | Density-based (1 bird per 3 sq ft of floor, including the run) |
| Roosters | Prohibited |
| Permit | Required (Division of Health) |
| Coop setback | 50 ft from a neighbor's dwelling; 10 ft from property lines; 200 ft from food establishments |
| Lot size | — |
Good to know
- Coops need concrete or raised floors, roosts and drop boards, and weekly droppings removal.
- Keeping poultry for sale is not authorized, and no fowl may run at large.
- Licenses run for the calendar year and are inspected quarterly.
Source: Village of Ridgewood Code, Ch. 105, Art. III (eCode360), § 105-18 — view the ordinance
Verified 2026-09. Ordinances change and zoning can differ by district — always confirm the current rules with the Village of Ridgewood clerk or zoning office before you build.
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