Can you keep chickens in City of Corbin City, NJ?
Only on larger lots. Keeping fowl for your own enjoyment is allowed in the R5 Rural Residential zone, where lots are at least 5 acres, and on farms in the Agricultural zone; the other residential zones do not list it.
The rules at a glance
| Chickens allowed | Yes, with conditions |
| Hens | No stated limit |
| Roosters | Not specified |
| Permit | Not specified |
| Coop setback | Poultry buildings at least 75 ft from any street or property line |
| Lot size | No minimum stated for poultry (R5 zone lots are 5 acres min.) |
Good to know
- R5 Rural Residential zone accessory uses include keeping farm animals or fowl for the residents' enjoyment, not mainly for commercial purposes. The R5 minimum lot size is 5 acres.
- The Agricultural zone (5-acre lots) permits farm purposes; a farm is defined as a lot of at least 5 acres.
- RR, R-1 and R2 residential zones do not list fowl, and any use not specifically permitted is prohibited (§ 102-16.2).
- Commercial poultry processing is banned in all districts. The code's eCode360 listing is titled City of Corbin.
Source: City of Corbin City Code (eCode360), § 102-5.2, R5 Rural Residential uses; § 102-16.2, Prohibited uses all districts (view the ordinance)
Verified 2026-09. Ordinances change and zoning can differ by district; always confirm the current rules with the City of Corbin City clerk or zoning office before you build.
Chicken rules in nearby Atlantic County towns
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