Can you keep chickens in Springfield Township (Burlington), NJ?
Yes. Farm uses are allowed in every zone, and parcels under 10 acres can keep up to 100 poultry per 40,000 square feet, but any poultry shelter must be at least 50 feet from every property line.
The rules at a glance
| Chickens allowed | Yes, with conditions |
| Hens | Up to 100 fowl per 40,000 sq ft (parcels under 10 acres) |
| Roosters | Not specified |
| Permit | Not specified |
| Coop setback | Poultry shelter at least 50 feet from any property line |
| Lot size | No minimum stated for poultry |
Good to know
- § 215-96 allows agriculture and usual farm buildings without restriction in all zones, except as the article provides.
- Manure storage must be at least 50 feet from property lines and 100 feet from an existing dwelling.
- § 215-97D bans farm animals on residential lots under 1 acre. It names horses, cattle, sheep, goats and other livestock, and it does not say whether poultry count.
Source: Township of Springfield Code (eCode360), § 215-97, Restricted uses; § 215-134, accessory buildings (view the ordinance)
Verified 2026-09. Ordinances change and zoning can differ by district; always confirm the current rules with the Springfield Township (Burlington) clerk or zoning office before you build.
Chicken rules in nearby Burlington County towns
Compare them side by side in the Burlington County table.
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