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 | Not specified |
| Lot size | Not specified |
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.
Building a coop in Borough of Far Hills?
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In an HOA? The town allowing hens is not the same as your association allowing them. What an HOA can and cannot stop.
New to this? Start with how to raise chickens in NJ, or what a coop costs.
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