Can you keep chickens in Township of Hainesport, NJ?
Only on larger lots. Chickens need a lot of at least 1 acre, and the coop must be at least 50 feet from every lot line.
The rules at a glance
| Chickens allowed | Yes, with conditions |
| Hens | No stated limit |
| Roosters | Not specified |
| Permit | Not specified |
| Coop setback | 50 feet from any lot line (a separate accessory-building rule says 100 feet) |
| Lot size | Min. 1 acre |
| Rule adopted | July 2004 |
Good to know
- Agriculture and animal husbandry are allowed outright in the RR-5 zone and as a conditional use in other residential zones.
- No processing or slaughtering of fowl for commercial purposes.
- The fowl rule sets a 50-foot coop setback, but § 104-53 says no poultry shelter may be closer than 100 feet to any property line.
- The zoning code prohibits poultry in the Special Restricted Commercial District.
Source: Township of Hainesport Code (eCode360), § 104-54F(2), Fowl (view the ordinance)
Verified 2026-09. Ordinances change and zoning can differ by district; always confirm the current rules with the Township of Hainesport clerk or zoning office before you build.
Chicken rules in nearby Burlington County towns
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