Can you keep chickens in Township of Pilesgrove, NJ?
Yes, within limits. There is no cap on a home flock, but the coop has to be at least 100 feet from every property line, and more than 50 birds per acre makes the property an intensive fowl farm needing conditional use approval.
The rules at a glance
| Chickens allowed | Yes, with conditions |
| Hens | No stated limit |
| Roosters | Not specified |
| Permit | Not specified for a home flock; conditional use approval required for an intensive fowl farm |
| Coop setback | Poultry shelter at least 100 ft from any property line |
| Lot size | No minimum stated |
Good to know
- Any farm with more than 50 head of fowl per acre (under 25 acres) or over 5,000 head of fowl is an intensive fowl or livestock farm.
- Intensive fowl or livestock farms are allowed only in the AR and RR Districts as a conditional use.
- A farm means at least five acres used for agricultural purposes.
- Chapter 56, Animals, covers dogs and animal nuisances only, and Chapter 220, Sanitary Code, adds no poultry limit.
Source: Township of Pilesgrove Code (eCode360), § 145-23, Accessory buildings and structures (view the ordinance)
Verified 2026-09. Ordinances change and zoning can differ by district; always confirm the current rules with the Township of Pilesgrove clerk or zoning office before you build.
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