Can you keep chickens in Township of Weehawken, NJ?
Unclear. Weehawken's code never mentions chickens, hens, poultry or fowl. The only nearby rule is a zoning line that allows outdoor agricultural use in every zone as long as no animals are raised or kept.
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
- Searches of the whole code for poultry, fowl, chickens, hens and livestock all return zero results.
- Zoning § 23-5.1 permits outdoor agricultural use in all zones but carves out the raising or keeping of animals, so a flock cannot rely on that permission.
- Chapter 5, Animal Control covers dogs and cats only.
- The noise ordinance treats animals or birds that cause frequent or long-continued noise as a violation, which is where a crowing rooster would land.
Source: Township of Weehawken Code (eCode360), § 23-5.1, Uses in all zones (view the ordinance)
Verified 2026-09. Ordinances change and zoning can differ by district; always confirm the current rules with the Township of Weehawken clerk or zoning office before you build.
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