Can you keep chickens in Township of Shamong, NJ?
Only as farming, and only in some zones. Shamong has no backyard chicken rule, so poultry falls under agricultural use, which is a permitted use in the Rural Development, Forest and Regional Growth residential districts but is not listed for the Village Residential District.
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 | No minimum stated |
Good to know
- The code's definition of agricultural use covers poultry and poultry products.
- Rural Development and Forest Area districts list agricultural or horticultural uses, farms and associated farm buildings as principal permitted uses.
- The Village Residential District lists only single-family houses, institutional uses and signs, and any use not specifically permitted is prohibited.
- Chapter 54, Animals, covers only dogs and cats, and a code search for chickens returns nothing, so there is no hen cap, permit or coop setback.
Source: Township of Shamong Code (eCode360), § 110-119, Division into areas; prohibited uses; § 110-122, Rural Development Area; § 110-125, Pinelands Villages (view the ordinance)
Verified 2026-09. Ordinances change and zoning can differ by district; always confirm the current rules with the Township of Shamong clerk or zoning office before you build.
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