NJ chicken rules · Morris County
Can you keep chickens in Township of Hanover, NJ?
Hanover Township allows chickens and other domestic fowl in single-family residential zones, but only on a lot of at least 3 acres with the coop kept 100 feet from every property line.
The rules at a glance
| Chickens allowed | Yes, with conditions |
| Hens | No numeric cap (gated by lot size) |
| Roosters | Not specified |
| Permit | None named |
| Coop setback | Building or enclosure at least 100 ft from all lot lines |
| Lot size | At least 3 acres for chickens or other domestic fowl (5 acres for larger livestock) |
Good to know
- Zoning permits keeping fowl in single-family residential zones subject to the acreage and setback.
- Piggeries are excluded; the rule doesn't apply to house pets.
- This is Hanover Township, distinct from East Hanover.
Source: Township of Hanover Code, Ch. 166 Land Use (eCode360), § 166-136.2 — view the ordinance
Verified 2026-09. Ordinances change and zoning can differ by district — always confirm the current rules with the Township of Hanover clerk or zoning office before you build.
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