Can you keep chickens in Township of Galloway, NJ?
Yes, with conditions. The zoning chapter lists chicken coops as a permitted accessory structure in any district, but the coop needs a zoning permit, must sit in the rear yard and must be at least 30 feet from every property line.
The rules at a glance
| Chickens allowed | Yes, with conditions |
| Hens | No stated limit |
| Roosters | Not specified |
| Permit | Required: zoning permit for the coop |
| Coop setback | 30 feet from any property line, rear yard only |
| Lot size | No minimum stated |
Good to know
- Accessory structures are allowed in any zoning district in connection with a lawful principal use on the same lot.
- The 30-foot setback and rear yard rule applies to any structure used to house animals.
- The Animals chapter covers dogs, cats and animals running at large. It sets no limit on chickens.
- A township committee drafted a chicken licensing ordinance in 2016 and 2017, but no such rule appears in the adopted code or the New Laws list.
Source: Township of Galloway Code (eCode360), § 233-8E(8), Accessory structures and uses (view the ordinance)
Verified 2026-09. Ordinances change and zoning can differ by district; always confirm the current rules with the Township of Galloway clerk or zoning office before you build.
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