Can you keep chickens in Township of Bass River, NJ?
Yes, with setbacks. Bass River sets no hen limit, but a coop must sit at least 50 feet from property lines and 100 feet from any neighboring home.
The rules at a glance
| Chickens allowed | Yes, with conditions |
| Hens | No stated limit |
| Roosters | Not specified |
| Permit | Not specified |
| Coop setback | Coop 50 ft from property lines and 100 ft from neighboring homes; birds kept 10 ft from lines and 100 ft from any home or private well |
| Lot size | No minimum stated |
| Rule adopted | 1997 |
Good to know
- The acreage minimum in the same section applies only to horses and cows.
- The code adopts Rutgers Leaflet 501, Recommended Guidelines for Home Animal Agriculture in Residential Areas, as the standard for keeping animals and fowl.
- Manure piles must be 100 ft from property lines and homes and no larger than 200 sq ft; animal fencing must be 10 ft from property lines.
- Owners can ask the township board of health for a waiver after giving 10 days' notice to neighbors within 200 ft.
Source: Bass River Township Municipal Code (Municode), § 6.04.010, Regulations (Chapter 6.04, Animals Generally) (view the ordinance)
Verified 2026-09. Ordinances change and zoning can differ by district; always confirm the current rules with the Township of Bass River clerk or zoning office before you build.
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