Can you keep chickens in Borough of Roselle Park, NJ?
No. The Board of Health code says chickens, ducks, geese and other fowl shall not be kept for domestic use.
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 |
| Ducks | Not allowed (same rule as chickens) |
Good to know
- The ban is in the Board of Health sanitary regulations, Ch. BH5 Art. XI, Animals and Fowl.
- The next section bans goats, rabbits, sheep, swine, horses and cattle unless the Zoning Board permits them; that exception does not cover fowl.
- The zoning code mentions fowl only for slaughtering in the Industrial District.
- None of the pending new laws (through Ord. 2870) mention chickens or fowl.
What about ducks?
No. Roselle Park's Board of Health code bans keeping chickens, ducks, geese or other fowl.
§ BH5-48: "Chickens, ducks, geese or other fowl shall not be kept for domestic use." Duck coops we build.
Source: Borough of Roselle Park Code (eCode360), § BH5-48, Keeping of domestic fowl prohibited (view the ordinance)
Verified 2026-09. Ordinances change and zoning can differ by district; always confirm the current rules with the Borough of Roselle Park clerk or zoning office before you build.
We build across Union County
Borough of Roselle Park doesn't allow backyard chickens today, but ordinances change, and we build custom sheds and animal structures on-site throughout Union County and all of New Jersey. If a coop is in your plans, we can help you sort out where it's allowed nearby.
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