NJ chicken rules · Middlesex County
Can you keep chickens in Township of North Brunswick, NJ?
North Brunswick lets residents keep up to 8 hens (no roosters) with a zoning permit, on a lot of at least 50 by 100 feet, in a rear-yard coop that meets the setback rules.
The rules at a glance
| Chickens allowed | Yes |
| Hens | Up to 8 female chickens |
| Roosters | Prohibited |
| Permit | Required (zoning permit from the Department of Community Development) |
| Coop setback | Coop at least 10 ft from property lines and 30 ft from a dwelling on adjoining property; rear yard only; coop up to 60 sq ft |
| Lot size | Minimum lot 50 ft by 100 ft (5,000 sq ft) |
Good to know
- Zoning treats four poultry as one livestock animal and sets the 5,000 sq ft minimum.
- The zoning and animals chapters differ on the coop setback (20 ft vs 10 ft); confirm which controls with the township.
- Current as of 2026 amendments.
Source: Township of North Brunswick Code, Zoning § 205-42 & Ch. 110 (eCode360), § 205-42; § 110-27 — view the ordinance
Verified 2026-09. Ordinances change and zoning can differ by district — always confirm the current rules with the Township of North Brunswick clerk or zoning office before you build.
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