Can you keep chickens in Borough of Tenafly, NJ?
Unclear. Tenafly's code does not mention keeping chickens, poultry or fowl, so check with the borough before building a coop.
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
- Searched the full code for chicken, hens, poultry, fowl, livestock and agricultural: no rule on keeping poultry turned up.
- Chapter 5 (Animal Control) covers dogs, cats, kennels and pet stores, and defines domestic animal as a cat, dog or livestock other than poultry.
- There is no separate Board of Health code for Tenafly on eCode360, and the New Laws list had no pending ordinances (checked 2026-09).
- Ask the Tenafly Health Department or zoning office before keeping hens.
Source: Borough of Tenafly Code (eCode360), Full code search; Chapter 5, Animal Control (view the ordinance)
Verified 2026-09. Ordinances change and zoning can differ by district; always confirm the current rules with the Borough of Tenafly clerk or zoning office before you build.
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