NJ chicken rules · Essex County
Can you keep chickens in Township of Verona, NJ?
No. Verona flatly bans keeping chickens and most other fowl anywhere in the township, and there's no permit path.
The rules at a glance
| Chickens allowed | No |
| Hens | Not permitted |
| Roosters | Not permitted |
| Permit | Not available |
| Coop setback | — |
| Lot size | — |
Good to know
- The code states no rabbits, goats, guinea pigs, pigeons, chickens, ducks, geese, or other fowl may be kept in the township.
- The ban began as a 1941 Board of Health regulation and is carried in the current code.
- Older hobby-site claims that Verona allows chickens are outdated and contradicted by the current code.
Source: Township of Verona Code, Ch. 145 Animals, Art. I (eCode360), § 145-1 — view the ordinance
Verified 2026-09. Ordinances change and zoning can differ by district — always confirm the current rules with the Township of Verona clerk or zoning office before you build.
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Township of Veronadoesn't allow backyard chickens today, but ordinances change, and we build custom sheds and animal structures on-site throughout EssexCounty 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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