Can you keep chickens in Township of Florence, NJ?
Yes, with a registration certificate from the Township Clerk. On a residential lot under 1 acre you may keep up to six hens, and no roosters.
The rules at a glance
| Chickens allowed | Yes, with conditions |
| Hens | Up to 6 hens |
| Roosters | Prohibited |
| Permit | Required: registration certificate from the Township Clerk |
| Coop setback | Coop and run at least 4 feet from any property line and 12 feet from a neighboring home |
| Lot size | No minimum stated |
| Rule adopted | Oct 2025 |
Good to know
- Chapter 62 was adopted 10-1-2025 by Ordinance 2025-22 and covers residential lots under 1 acre.
- Lots of 1 acre or more are handled under Chapter 41, where 20 chickens count as one livestock unit and one unit is allowed on at least 1 acre.
- Coop must sit in the rear yard, may not exceed 36 square feet or 6 feet in height, and one coop and run is allowed per property.
- Selling eggs or other chicken by-products is prohibited, as is slaughtering on the property.
Source: Township of Florence Code (eCode360), Ch. 62, Chickens, Standards for Keeping on Residential Property, §§ 62-1 to 62-5 (view the ordinance)
Verified 2026-09. Ordinances change and zoning can differ by district; always confirm the current rules with the Township of Florence clerk or zoning office before you build.
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