Can you keep chickens in Franklin Township (Warren), NJ?
Yes, with limits. On property that is not farm assessed you can keep up to 10 poultry and rabbits combined, with no roosters, and the coop must be at least 25 feet from a neighbor's home.
The rules at a glance
| Chickens allowed | Yes, with conditions |
| Hens | Up to 10 poultry and rabbits combined (non-farm-assessed lots) |
| Roosters | Prohibited on property that is not farm assessed |
| Permit | Not specified |
| Coop setback | 25 feet from any home on adjacent property |
| Lot size | No minimum stated |
| Rule adopted | Dec 2021 |
Good to know
- The 10-animal cap and rooster ban apply only to property that is not farmland assessed.
- Poultry must be kept humanely under the state Department of Agriculture care standards (N.J.A.C. 2:8).
- Flocks that don't meet these rules may stay as preexisting nonconforming uses, but birds can't be replaced except in line with the rules.
- Chapter 107 (Poultry Businesses) covers only operations with 10,000 or more birds.
Source: Township of Franklin (Warren County) Code (eCode360), § 90-54J, Keeping of domestic livestock (view the ordinance)
Verified 2026-09. Ordinances change and zoning can differ by district; always confirm the current rules with the Franklin Township (Warren) clerk or zoning office before you build.
Chicken rules in nearby Warren County towns
Compare them side by side in the Warren County table.
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