Can you keep chickens in Liberty Township, NJ?
Only on larger lots. The zoning code allows agriculture, which includes raising poultry, on R-1 lots of 5 acres or more with animals kept at least 100 ft from any property line; poultry is also a permitted use in the AG Special Agricultural Zone.
The rules at a glance
| Chickens allowed | Yes, with conditions |
| Hens | No stated limit |
| Roosters | Not specified |
| Permit | Not specified |
| Coop setback | 100 ft from any property line (R-1 zone) |
| Lot size | Min. 5 acres in R-1; AG zone lots min. 6 acres |
Good to know
- R-1 residential zone: agriculture permitted on lots of 5+ acres; animals other than cattle, horses and ponies must be 100 ft from every property line.
- AG Special Agricultural Zone: agricultural operations including raising poultry are a primary permitted use.
- No chicken or poultry provision was found for smaller lots or for the R-3, R-4 or MFD zones (searched poultry, fowl, chickens, agriculture, farm).
- The R-1 agriculture rules do not apply to house pets.
Source: Liberty Township Code (eCode360), § 105-62A, R-1 Residential Zone permitted uses; § 105-59, AG Zone (view the ordinance)
Verified 2026-09. Ordinances change and zoning can differ by district; always confirm the current rules with the Liberty Township clerk or zoning office before you build.
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