Can you keep chickens in Township of Mine Hill, NJ?
Only on larger lots. In the Single-Family District, keeping fowl requires at least 2 acres for up to 20 birds, which rules out chickens on most typical house lots.
The rules at a glance
| Chickens allowed | Yes, with conditions |
| Hens | Up to 20 on 2 acres; 20 more per added acre |
| Roosters | Not specified |
| Permit | Not specified |
| Coop setback | Coop and run at least 25 ft from the doors or windows of any dwelling |
| Lot size | Min. 2 acres (5 acres if other farm animals are also kept) |
Good to know
- The zoning rule is in the Single-Family (SF) District section; no other residential district section mentions fowl.
- Accessory structures cannot be in the front yard or within 10 ft of a side or rear lot line.
- Fowl may not be kept inside any home or occupied building, and coops must be kept clean.
- Commercial farms in the Agricultural Overlay Zone have a separate rule: 3 acres for the first 20 fowl.
Source: Township of Mine Hill Code (eCode360), § 310-166B(2), Single-Family District (SF); § 145-3, Sheds, coops, pens or runways (view the ordinance)
Verified 2026-09. Ordinances change and zoning can differ by district; always confirm the current rules with the Township of Mine Hill clerk or zoning office before you build.
Chicken rules in nearby Morris County towns
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