NJ chicken rules · Sussex County
Can you keep chickens in Township of Stillwater, NJ?
Stillwater has no chicken-specific ordinance. Its animal chapter covers only cats and dogs, and poultry-raising is allowed only where the zoning district permits it, so confirm with the township.
The rules at a glance
| Chickens allowed | Unclear |
| Hens | Not specified |
| Roosters | Not specified |
| Permit | Not specified |
| Coop setback | — |
| Lot size | — |
Good to know
- The animals chapter (Ch. 429) covers only cats and dogs, with no poultry provisions.
- Zoning lists livestock and poultry raising as an agricultural use allowed where the district permits it.
- Permissibility turns on your zoning district, not a chicken ordinance.
Source: Township of Stillwater Code, Ch. 429 Animals & Ch. 540 Zoning (eCode360), Ch. 429 Art. I; Zoning Art. XI — view the ordinance
Verified 2026-09. Ordinances change and zoning can differ by district — always confirm the current rules with the Township of Stillwater clerk or zoning office before you build.
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