Can you keep chickens in City of Vineland, NJ?
Only in the zones that allow a farm. Vineland lists a farm as a permitted use in the R-3 through R-6 Residential Zones and in the agricultural and woodlands zones, and its definition of farm covers keeping poultry, but farms are not permitted in the R-1 or R-2 Residential Zones.
The rules at a glance
| Chickens allowed | Yes, with conditions |
| Hens | No stated limit |
| Roosters | Not specified |
| Permit | Not specified |
| Coop setback | Not specified for poultry; farm buildings follow the yard setbacks of the zone |
| Lot size | No minimum stated |
Good to know
- The zoning definition of farm covers a parcel used for keeping poultry for sale, lease or personal use, with no acreage floor.
- R-3 lists farm as a permitted use and a farm building for livestock as an accessory use.
- R-1 and R-2 permitted use lists have no farm, and their accessory uses are limited to garages, sheds, recreation, fencing and signs.
- Animal or poultry slaughtering is a prohibited use in the residential zones.
Source: City of Vineland Code (eCode360), § 425-277, R-3 Residential Zone standards; § 425-270B, definition of 'farm' (view the ordinance)
Verified 2026-09. Ordinances change and zoning can differ by district; always confirm the current rules with the City of Vineland clerk or zoning office before you build.
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