Can you keep chickens in Greenwich Township (Gloucester), NJ?
Yes, with a $10 yearly license. The limit is 6 fowl on the first 4,000 sq. ft. of lot plus 1 per extra 1,000 sq. ft., up to 24, kept in the rear yard.
The rules at a glance
| Chickens allowed | Yes, with conditions |
| Hens | 6 to 24 fowl, by lot size |
| Roosters | One allowed by special permit only |
| Permit | Required: $10 annual license (expires March 1) |
| Coop setback | Coop and run 15 ft from neighboring homes; 5 ft side and rear buffer; rear yard only |
| Lot size | No minimum stated |
| Rule adopted | Dec 2020 |
Good to know
- The backyard fowl article allows single-family, twin and row home residents to keep fowl under a license.
- Tenants need the landlord's written consent to apply.
- Coops need at least 3 sq. ft. per bird, must be predator-proof and may not be heated.
- Zoning § 700-12 (R-1 zone) separately lists keeping poultry as an agricultural use on farms of 5 or more acres, with buildings 50 ft from lot lines.
Source: Township of Greenwich Code (eCode360), Ch. 209, Art. VI, §§ 209-36 to 209-39, Backyard Fowl (view the ordinance)
Verified 2026-09. Ordinances change and zoning can differ by district; always confirm the current rules with the Greenwich Township (Gloucester) clerk or zoning office before you build.
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