NJ chicken rules · Monmouth County
Can you keep chickens in Township of Wall, NJ?
Wall permits poultry only as part of a commercial farm (generally 5+ acres meeting farm-income thresholds); any use not specifically permitted in zoning is prohibited, so hobby backyard hens on a normal lot aren't allowed.
The rules at a glance
| Chickens allowed | No |
| Hens | Not permitted (poultry allowed only as commercial-farm activity) |
| Roosters | Not permitted |
| Permit | No backyard-hen permit |
| Coop setback | — |
| Lot size | A "farm" is a 5+ acre unit producing $2,500+/yr in agricultural products |
Good to know
- The farming chapter grants livestock and poultry as activities of commercial farms.
- Zoning prohibits any use not specifically permitted in its schedule.
- The township's position is that livestock isn't permitted unless the property is farm-assessed or over 5 acres.
Source: Township of Wall Code, Ch. 105 Farming & Ch. 140 Land Use (eCode360), §§ 105-2, 105-3; § 140-140 — view the ordinance
Verified 2026-09. Ordinances change and zoning can differ by district — always confirm the current rules with the Township of Wall clerk or zoning office before you build.
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