NJ chicken rules · Warren County
Can you keep chickens in Washington Township (Warren), NJ?
Yes. Washington Township in Warren County treats keeping poultry as a recognized agricultural use. There's no hen limit or permit in the code, but any poultry shelter must sit at least 100 feet from every lot line, which effectively calls for a larger lot.
The rules at a glance
| Chickens allowed | Yes, with conditions |
| Hens | No stated limit |
| Roosters | Not specified |
| Permit | Not specified |
| Coop setback | 100 ft from any lot line (poultry shelter) |
| Lot size | No explicit minimum; the 100-ft shelter setback is the effective constraint |
Good to know
- Poultry keeping is recognized as residential agriculture, and the township has a Right to Farm ordinance.
- General nuisance rules also apply.
- Note: this is the Warren County Washington Township — not the Morris County one, which has different rules.
Source: Washington Township (Warren) Zoning Code (eCode360), § 123-16, Poultry and livestock shelters — view the ordinance
Verified 2026-09. Ordinances change and zoning can differ by district — always confirm the current rules with the Washington Township (Warren) clerk or zoning office before you build.
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