Can you keep chickens in Borough of Riverton, NJ?
Unclear. Riverton's code does not mention chickens or poultry, and its zoning says any use not expressly permitted is prohibited.
The rules at a glance
| Chickens allowed | Unclear |
| Hens | Not specified |
| Roosters | Not specified |
| Permit | Not specified |
| Coop setback | Not specified |
| Lot size | Not specified |
Good to know
- Chapter 45, Animals, covers animals at large, cats and dogs, wildlife feeding and pet waste. None of these articles mentions poultry.
- The accessory uses listed for the R4, R8 and R15 residential zones are garages, pools and sheds. No animal housing is listed.
- § 128-7 says any use not expressly permitted is prohibited, so a coop could be read as not allowed. Ask the zoning officer.
- The Board of Health, nuisance, peace and good order, and property maintenance chapters have no poultry rules.
Source: Borough of Riverton Code (eCode360), Ch. 45, Animals; § 128-7, Conformance with provisions (view the ordinance)
Verified 2026-09. Ordinances change and zoning can differ by district; always confirm the current rules with the Borough of Riverton clerk or zoning office before you build.
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