Can you keep chickens in Township of Lower Alloways Creek, NJ?
Only on larger lots. Lower Alloways Creek counts chickens as livestock, which can't be kept on a property under 1/2 acre, and coops must sit at least 50 feet from the house and 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 ft from the house and every lot line |
| Lot size | Min. 0.5 acres |
Good to know
- The code defines fowl as any bird, including chickens, and counts fowl as livestock.
- Livestock may not run at large on streets, public places or other people's property.
- The Agricultural Residential zone permits residential agriculture, meaning farm animals kept for the residents' enjoyment; the Village Residential zone's use list does not name it.
- Farm and agricultural uses in the zoning code need at least 5 acres, and intensive fowl farms are prohibited.
Source: Township of Lower Alloways Creek Code (township website, rev. 06-16-2026), Chapter 88, § 88-20 C, Certain animals not permitted; § 88-22 B, Sanitary requirements (view the ordinance)
Verified 2026-09. Ordinances change and zoning can differ by district; always confirm the current rules with the Township of Lower Alloways Creek clerk or zoning office before you build.
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