Can you keep chickens in Township of Fairfield (Cumberland), NJ?
No, not on a normal residential lot. The R-1 and R-2 Residential Zones allow farms only with no animals, the R-3 Zone has no farm use at all, and poultry appears only in the Agriculture Zone, where a farm needs at least five acres.
The rules at a glance
| Chickens allowed | No |
| Hens | Not permitted in the residential zones |
| Roosters | Not permitted in the residential zones |
| Permit | Not available (not allowed on residential lots) |
| Coop setback | In the Agriculture Zone, poultry and manure must be at least 100 feet from a street right-of-way or adjacent property line |
| Lot size | Not specified |
Good to know
- The Schedule of District Regulations lists the R-1 and R-2 farm use as "Farms for general purpose agriculture (no animals)," on a minimum of 2.5 acres.
- Accessory uses allowed with a single-family home are a garage or carport, storage buildings, a dog kennel and renewable energy facilities, with no animal shelter listed.
- The Agriculture Zone farm use carries a five acre minimum lot area.
- Searches of the whole code for poultry, fowl and chickens turned up nothing in the Animals chapter, which covers dogs and cats only.
Source: Township of Fairfield (Cumberland County) Code (eCode360), Ch. 450, Zoning, Attachment 2, Schedule of District Regulations (view the ordinance)
Verified 2026-09. Ordinances change and zoning can differ by district; always confirm the current rules with the Township of Fairfield (Cumberland) clerk or zoning office before you build.
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