Can you keep chickens in Township of New Hanover, NJ?
Unclear. New Hanover's published code has no backyard chicken rule, and its zoning chapter (Chapter 114, Land Development) is not posted online.
The rules at a glance
| Chickens allowed | Unclear |
| Hens | Not specified |
| Roosters | Not specified |
| Permit | Not specified |
| Coop setback | Not specified |
| Lot size | Not specified |
Good to know
- Chapter 65, Animals, covers dogs only.
- Chapter 180, the Board of Health nuisance code, adopts the 1953 state Public Health Nuisance Code by reference and says nothing specific about poultry.
- Chapter 114, Land Development, shows on eCode360 as under review and pending codification, and the text is only available at the township offices.
- Chapter 96, Farming, protects commercial farms and defines home agriculture to include poultry for household use, but it sets no rules for backyard flocks.
Source: Township of New Hanover Code (eCode360), Ch. 65, Animals; Ch. 114, Land Development (not published) (view the ordinance)
Verified 2026-09. Ordinances change and zoning can differ by district; always confirm the current rules with the Township of New Hanover clerk or zoning office before you build.
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