NJ chicken rules · Morris County
Can you keep chickens in Mendham Township, NJ?
Yes. Mendham Township's zoning permits keeping animals and poultry, including raising fowl. Housing and runs for poultry must meet the principal-building setbacks for your zone rather than a single flat distance.
The rules at a glance
| Chickens allowed | Yes |
| Hens | No numeric limit found |
| Roosters | Not specified |
| Permit | Not specified |
| Coop setback | Meets the principal-building setbacks of your zoning district |
| Lot size | Subject to district bulk standards |
Good to know
- This is Mendham Township, not Mendham Borough, which has different (license-based) rules.
- Governed by the zoning chapter, not a dedicated fowl ordinance.
Source: Mendham Township Zoning (eCode360), Chapter 500, Zoning — view the ordinance
Verified 2026-09. Ordinances change and zoning can differ by district — always confirm the current rules with the Mendham Township clerk or zoning office before you build.
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