Can you keep chickens in Washington Township (Gloucester), NJ?
Only on larger lots. Washington Township's zoning code says no fowl or livestock may be kept on a parcel smaller than one acre, and it sets no backyard chicken program for smaller properties.
The rules at a glance
| Chickens allowed | Yes, with conditions |
| Hens | No stated limit |
| Roosters | Not specified |
| Permit | Not specified |
| Coop setback | No storage closer than 100 feet to a property line; farm buildings follow district setbacks |
| Lot size | Min. 1 acre |
Good to know
- Section 285-219A bars fowl and livestock on parcels under one acre.
- Section 285-190 limits the keeping of livestock to the Rural, Commercial Industrial and Planned Industrial districts.
- The code has no Board of Health chapter and no chicken license section; searches for chicken, rooster, coop and hens returned nothing.
Source: Township of Washington Code (eCode360), § 285-219, Restrictions (Ch. 285 Zoning, Art. XXXIV Farm Regulations) (view the ordinance)
Verified 2026-09. Ordinances change and zoning can differ by district; always confirm the current rules with the Washington Township (Gloucester) clerk or zoning office before you build.
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