Can you keep chickens in Oxford Township, NJ?
Only on lots of 5 acres or more. Home animal agriculture allows 32 chickens per animal unit, with one unit on 5 acres and one more for each extra acre, and no poultry at all on lots under 5 acres.
The rules at a glance
| Chickens allowed | Yes, with conditions |
| Hens | 32 chickens on 5 acres, plus 32 per additional acre |
| Roosters | Not specified |
| Permit | Not specified |
| Coop setback | Coop 35 ft from any property line and 50 ft from any dwelling; fencing 10 ft from property lines |
| Lot size | Min. 5 acres |
Good to know
- Home animal agriculture is a listed accessory use in the AR-200 Agricultural-Residential Zone; farms (5+ acres, used for gain) are permitted in AR-200, R-120, R-80 and R-40.
- Each animal unit needs 5,000 sq ft of fenced outdoor area in the rear yard and 100 sq ft of shelter with a roof and three solid walls.
- Board of Health rule § 355-4: no chicken coop within 50 ft of any dwelling; § 355-3: fowl must be kept in a coop with an enclosed, covered run.
Source: Oxford Township Code (eCode360), § 340-4C, Home animal agriculture; § 355-4, Chicken coops (view the ordinance)
Verified 2026-09. Ordinances change and zoning can differ by district; always confirm the current rules with the Oxford Township clerk or zoning office before you build.
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In an HOA? The town allowing hens is not the same as your association allowing them. What an HOA can and cannot stop.
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