Can you keep chickens in Township of Bordentown, NJ?
Yes, with an annual license on a lot of at least 10,000 square feet. Four hens are allowed up to half an acre, six up to two acres, and roosters are banned.
The rules at a glance
| Chickens allowed | Yes, with conditions |
| Hens | 4 to 12 hens, based on lot size |
| Roosters | Prohibited |
| Permit | Required: annual license, with a zoning inspection before the first one |
| Coop setback | Coop and run at least 10 feet from any property line and 25 feet from any home |
| Lot size | Min. 10,000 square feet |
| Rule adopted | April 2025 |
Good to know
- Only on a detached single-family home where the principal use is residential, and only the owner in fee may hold the license.
- Standards were amended 4-28-2025 by Ordinance 2025-03.
- Coop must be in the rear yard, at most 80 square feet and 6 feet tall, with coop and run together no more than 150 square feet.
- Selling eggs and slaughtering on the premises are both prohibited.
Source: Township of Bordentown Code (eCode360), Ch. 183, Art. IV, Keeping of Chickens, §§ 183-30 to 183-35 (view the ordinance)
Verified 2026-09. Ordinances change and zoning can differ by district; always confirm the current rules with the Township of Bordentown clerk or zoning office before you build.
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