Can you keep chickens in Borough of Shrewsbury, NJ?
Only on larger lots. Shrewsbury Borough bans keeping any animal other than domesticated cats and dogs unless the lot is two acres or more and the enclosure is at least 50 feet from every lot line. The code does not name chickens, so they fall under other animals.
The rules at a glance
| Chickens allowed | Yes, with conditions |
| Hens | Not specified |
| Roosters | Not specified |
| Permit | Not specified |
| Coop setback | Enclosure at least 50 ft from each lot line |
| Lot size | Min. 2 acres |
Good to know
- Pigs and goats are banned on any land in the Borough, with no acreage exception.
- Searches for chicken, fowl and farm animal returned nothing, so the general animals section is the only rule that reaches poultry.
- This is Shrewsbury Borough, which is a different municipality from Shrewsbury Township.
Source: Shrewsbury Borough Code (eCode360), § 94-5.30, Animals (view the ordinance)
Verified 2026-09. Ordinances change and zoning can differ by district; always confirm the current rules with the Borough of Shrewsbury clerk or zoning office before you build.
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