Can you keep chickens in Borough of Shiloh, NJ?
Only on larger lots. Shiloh permits farm and general purpose agriculture, which includes raising poultry, in the A and R-1 zones, defines a farm as at least 5 acres, and bars housing animals within 100 feet of a property or street line.
The rules at a glance
| Chickens allowed | Yes, with conditions |
| Hens | No stated limit |
| Roosters | Not specified |
| Permit | Not specified |
| Coop setback | 100 ft from property and street lines |
| Lot size | Not specified |
Good to know
- A farm is defined as at least 5 acres used for general purpose agriculture, including raising poultry.
- The A zone lists a 5-acre minimum lot for farm use; R-1 allows agriculture as permitted in the A zone.
- Poultry farms need a County Agricultural Agent opinion and site plan information (Sec. 6.29).
- Source is the Development Ordinance as amended in 1999, posted as a scanned PDF; no codified code is online.
Source: Borough of Shiloh Development Ordinance (borough website PDF), Farm definition; Schedule A-1 and A-2 (A and R-1 zones) (view the ordinance)
Verified 2026-09. Ordinances change and zoning can differ by district; always confirm the current rules with the Borough of Shiloh clerk or zoning office before you build.
Chicken rules in nearby Cumberland County towns
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