NJ chicken rules · Sussex County
Can you keep chickens in Green Township, NJ?
Conditional. In Green Township, raising poultry is a permitted use only in the AR Agricultural Residential district on lots of 5 acres or more. It isn't a listed use on smaller residential lots, so backyard hens generally need acreage.
The rules at a glance
| Chickens allowed | Yes, with conditions |
| Hens | No numeric limit (allowed as an ag use on 5+ acres) |
| Roosters | Not specified |
| Permit | Not specified |
| Coop setback | No poultry-specific setback stated |
| Lot size | 5 acres minimum (AR district) |
Good to know
- Governed by zoning as a rural/agricultural use, not a dedicated fowl ordinance.
- Confirm your lot's district with the township.
Source: Green Township Zoning (eCode360), Article XIII, AR/R Districts — view the ordinance
Verified 2026-09. Ordinances change and zoning can differ by district — always confirm the current rules with the Green Township clerk or zoning office before you build.
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