Can you keep chickens in Borough of Farmingdale, NJ?
Only on larger lots. Chickens are allowed and there is no bird limit or permit, but the coop has to sit at least 100 feet from every property line.
The rules at a glance
| Chickens allowed | Yes, with conditions |
| Hens | No stated limit |
| Roosters | Not specified |
| Permit | Not specified |
| Coop setback | 100 ft from any property line for the coop and for manure pits |
| Lot size | No minimum stated |
Good to know
- The 100 foot setback applies to any stable, outhouse, building or accessory building used to keep animals or fowl.
- Manure, garbage and filth must go in closed pits 100 feet from property lines, sealed against flies and rodents.
- Coops and accessory buildings have to be sprayed or fogged for flies and insects at least twice a week.
- The one acre per animal rule covers horses, swine, sheep and cows only, not fowl.
- Chapter 25, Land Development Regulations, sets no separate poultry rule.
Source: Borough of Farmingdale Code (eCode360), § 5-11, Maintenance of other animals and fowl (view the ordinance)
Verified 2026-09. Ordinances change and zoning can differ by district; always confirm the current rules with the Borough of Farmingdale clerk or zoning office before you build.
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