NJ chicken rules · Sussex County
Can you keep chickens in Township of Fredon, NJ?
Fredon has no standalone chicken ordinance. Poultry is handled through zoning as an agricultural use, with no per-acre bird cap but a 100-foot setback from property lines.
The rules at a glance
| Chickens allowed | Yes, with conditions |
| Hens | No numeric cap (zoning states "poultry, no ratio") |
| Roosters | Not specified |
| Permit | Not specified (no chicken permit; only dog licensing) |
| Coop setback | 100 ft from any property line for animals other than cattle and horses, which includes poultry (AR Zone) |
| Lot size | No poultry-specific minimum; poultry must be tied to a bona fide agricultural use |
Good to know
- The "large animals" chapter covers only horses, cattle, sheep, and goats, not fowl.
- In the AR zone, animals other than household pets must be kept in connection with agriculture.
- There are no chicken-specific numbers in the code beyond the 100-ft line setback.
Source: Township of Fredon Code, Ch. 550 Zoning & Ch. 126 Animals (eCode360), § 550-53B — view the ordinance
Verified 2026-09. Ordinances change and zoning can differ by district — always confirm the current rules with the Township of Fredon clerk or zoning office before you build.
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