Can you keep chickens in Borough of Pine Hill, NJ?
No. The borough bans keeping animals or fowl of any kind, and the only place the code allows fowl is as a farm use on a parcel of at least one acre.
The rules at a glance
| Chickens allowed | No |
| Hens | Not permitted |
| Roosters | Prohibited |
| Permit | Not available (chickens are banned) |
| Coop setback | Farm buildings at least 100 feet from a side or rear property line |
| Lot size | Min. 1 acre (agricultural use only) |
Good to know
- The code defines fowl to include chickens and hens.
- The land-area rules in § 3-3.3 cover horses, ponies, cattle and similar animals, and set no allowance for fowl.
- Zoning permits farm uses, capped at 100 fowl per 40,000 square feet, on parcels of one acre or more.
- No animal or fowl may make noise between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.
Source: Borough of Pine Hill Code (eCode360), § 3-3.1, Conformity With Section; § 23-7.8.11, Agricultural, Farm Houses and Farm Buildings (view the ordinance)
Verified 2026-09. Ordinances change and zoning can differ by district; always confirm the current rules with the Borough of Pine Hill clerk or zoning office before you build.
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