Can you keep chickens in Borough of Victory Gardens, NJ?
No. Victory Gardens bans keeping live poultry or fowl of any kind anywhere in the borough, even a single bird.
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 |
| Rule adopted | Oct 1982 |
Good to know
- Board of Health Chapter BH4 bans live poultry or fowl of any kind, along with rabbits, hares, guinea pigs, hogs, pigs, cows, and horses.
- The ban applies to one bird as well as several, and to any property in the borough.
- The landlord, owner, tenant, and anyone in control of the premises are all responsible for compliance.
- Chapter 4 (Animal Control) and Chapter 23 (Zoning) have no rule that allows poultry.
Source: Borough of Victory Gardens Code (eCode360), § BH4-1, Certain Animals Prohibited (view the ordinance)
Verified 2026-09. Ordinances change and zoning can differ by district; always confirm the current rules with the Borough of Victory Gardens clerk or zoning office before you build.
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