NJ chicken rules · Somerset County
Can you keep chickens in Borough of Far Hills, NJ?
Far Hills has not codified its ordinances online, so there's no citable hen limit, permit, or setback to confirm. The borough is large-lot horse country, and its zoning defines agriculture to include poultry, but you should request the current ordinance from the Borough Clerk.
The rules at a glance
| Chickens allowed | Unclear |
| Hens | Not specified |
| Roosters | Not specified |
| Permit | Not specified |
| Coop setback | — |
| Lot size | — |
Good to know
- The borough's own site notes it is still codifying its ordinances and directs requests to the Borough Clerk.
- Its zoning reportedly defines agriculture to include poultry and livestock, consistent with its large-lot character.
- Request the current zoning and any Board of Health animal ordinance from the clerk for exact rules.
Source: Borough of Far Hills, Borough Codes page, Code not codified online — view the ordinance
Verified 2026-09. Ordinances change and zoning can differ by district — always confirm the current rules with the Borough of Far Hills clerk or zoning office before you build.
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