Newark allows up to 25 hens with a $10 annual permit from the Dept. of Health. Roosters are prohibited. Livestock may not run at large within city limits.
Under Chapter 6:1 of the Newark Revised General Ordinances, fowl including chickens, pigeons, ducks, geese, and other poultry may be kept within city limits only with a permit issued by the Director of the Department of Health and Community Wellness. Permits cost $10 and expire annually on December 31. Newark allows up to 25 hens with a valid permit. Roosters are generally prohibited due to noise concerns. All fowl must be housed in sanitary enclosures and may not run at large. For larger livestock, Chapter 6:1 prohibits horses, sheep, goats, swine, and cattle from running at large at any time within the city. Keeping livestock is classified as agricultural use and may conflict with urban zoning districts, requiring a zoning determination before establishing any livestock operation.
Violations of the domestic animals ordinance are subject to fines as established by the municipal code. Unpermitted fowl keeping may result in removal of animals and additional health department enforcement action.
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