NJ chicken rules · Sussex County
Can you keep chickens in Frankford Township, NJ?
Yes. Frankford is a rural agricultural township that allows poultry as an agricultural use, with no dedicated backyard-chicken ordinance. Notably, Frankford defines 'poultry' separately from 'livestock,' so the town's 6-acre livestock minimum doesn't clearly apply to chickens.
The rules at a glance
| Chickens allowed | Yes, with conditions |
| Hens | No poultry-specific limit |
| Roosters | Not specified |
| Permit | Not specified (zoning permitted/accessory use) |
| Coop setback | Not specified for poultry |
| Lot size | The 6-acre livestock minimum doesn't clearly apply to poultry (defined separately) |
Good to know
- "Agricultural use" expressly includes poultry and poultry products.
- Governed by the Land Use code and Right to Farm.
- Confirm your lot's zoning with the township.
Source: Frankford Township Land Use Code (eCode360), Ch. 30, § 30-201 (Agricultural Use) — view the ordinance
Verified 2026-09. Ordinances change and zoning can differ by district — always confirm the current rules with the Frankford Township clerk or zoning office before you build.
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