NJ chicken rules · Union County
Can you keep chickens in Township of Springfield, NJ?
Springfield (Union County) has no chicken-keeping ordinance. The animal code covers only dogs and cats, and the land-use code prohibits any use not expressly permitted, so confirm with the township.
The rules at a glance
| Chickens allowed | Unclear |
| Hens | Not specified |
| Roosters | Not specified |
| Permit | No poultry permit exists |
| Coop setback | — |
| Lot size | — |
Good to know
- The land-use code states any use not expressly permitted is prohibited, and lists no poultry or agricultural use.
- The animal-control chapter covers only dogs and cats.
- This is Springfield Township in Union County, not Springfield Township in Burlington County (which has its own farm rules).
Source: Township of Springfield (Union Co.) Code, Ch. 35 Land Use & Ch. 5 (eCode360), § 35-4.4 — view the ordinance
Verified 2026-09. Ordinances change and zoning can differ by district — always confirm the current rules with the Township of Springfield clerk or zoning office before you build.
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