Can you keep chickens in City of Port Republic, NJ?
Only on larger lots. Poultry is allowed as a farm use in the Agricultural-Residential and Pinelands Village Agricultural zones, where a farm must be at least 5 acres, and no residential zone lists backyard poultry.
The rules at a glance
| Chickens allowed | Yes, with conditions |
| Hens | No stated limit |
| Roosters | Not specified |
| Permit | Not specified |
| Coop setback | Not specified |
| Lot size | Min. 5 acres |
Good to know
- The code defines a farm as at least 5 acres used for raising livestock or poultry; commercial poultry production is excluded from that definition.
- The Agricultural-Residential zone permits customary farming operations on 5-acre minimum lots; the Pinelands Village Agricultural zone permits agriculture.
- Rural Residential and Pinelands Village Residential zones allow truck farming, which the code says does not include raising poultry.
- Any use not listed for a zone needs a use variance (§ 160-7). The Animals chapter covers dogs, cats, pet waste and wildlife feeding only.
Source: City of Port Republic Code (eCode360), § 160-6, Definitions (Farm; Truck farming); § 160-49, Agricultural-Residential District (view the ordinance)
Verified 2026-09. Ordinances change and zoning can differ by district; always confirm the current rules with the City of Port Republic clerk or zoning office before you build.
Chicken rules in nearby Atlantic County towns
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