NJ chicken rules · Warren County
Can you keep chickens in Lopatcong Township, NJ?
Lopatcong lets you keep up to 4 fowl on a lot under 3 acres (unlimited at 3+ acres), kept fenced with no free-ranging. Crowing roosters need at least 5 acres.
The rules at a glance
| Chickens allowed | Yes, with conditions |
| Hens | Up to 4 fowl under 3 acres; no limit on 3+ acres |
| Roosters | Crowing roosters prohibited on any tract under 5 acres |
| Permit | None |
| Coop setback | Coop at least 20 ft from any property line, in the side or rear yard |
| Lot size | 3 acres for unlimited fowl; 5 acres for roosters; no minimum for up to 4 |
Good to know
- All fowl must be kept in a fenced area with no free-ranging, and confined to the coop when unattended.
- Coop must have a moisture-impervious floor and be waterproof, ventilated, and vermin-free.
- Prohibited in townhomes, condos, and common-element communities; farmland-assessed lots exempt.
Source: Township of Lopatcong Code, Ch. 101 Art. VI (eCode360), §§ 101-32 to 101-34 — view the ordinance
Verified 2026-09. Ordinances change and zoning can differ by district — always confirm the current rules with the Lopatcong Township clerk or zoning office before you build.
Building a coop in Lopatcong Township?
Triano Farms builds custom, predator-proof chicken coops on-site across WarrenCounty and all of New Jersey, sized to your flock and built to your town's rules.
New to this? Start with how to raise chickens in NJ, or what a coop costs.
Ready to keep your flock safe?
Tell us about your animals and your land. We'll design a coop built to last, on-site, just for you.