NJ chicken rules · Hunterdon County
Can you keep chickens in Township of Lebanon, NJ?
Lebanon Township has no backyard-chicken ordinance. Poultry is permitted as a right-to-farm agricultural use in every zone, with no hen limit, but a farm-animal shelter must sit well back from lot lines.
The rules at a glance
| Chickens allowed | Yes, with conditions |
| Hens | No numeric limit (permitted as agriculture) |
| Roosters | Not restricted |
| Permit | None specified for keeping |
| Coop setback | Farm-animal housing at least 100 ft from any property line, or 200 ft from a neighbor's home, whichever is greater |
| Lot size | A "farm" is defined as 5+ acres; farming is a permitted use in all zones |
Good to know
- The Animals chapter covers only dog licensing, kennels, and waterfowl feeding, so poultry falls under zoning and right-to-farm.
- Farming is declared "a permitted use in all zones" under the township's Right to Farm section.
- Shelters used for farm animals before Nov. 1, 1989 are exempt from the setback.
Source: Township of Lebanon Code, Ch. 400 Zoning (eCode360), § 400-10A(7); § 400-14 — view the ordinance
Verified 2026-09. Ordinances change and zoning can differ by district — always confirm the current rules with the Township of Lebanon clerk or zoning office before you build.
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