Can you keep chickens in Township of West Deptford, NJ?
Only on larger lots. West Deptford treats poultry as an accessory farm use in its residence districts and requires at least five acres, with any coop set back 100 feet from every street and property line.
The rules at a glance
| Chickens allowed | Yes, with conditions |
| Hens | No stated limit |
| Roosters | Not specified |
| Permit | Not specified |
| Coop setback | Coop or barn at least 100 feet from every street line and property line |
| Lot size | Min. 5 acres |
Good to know
- Poultry keeping is allowed only as an accessory to an agricultural or farm use in the R-1, R-2, R-3 and R-6 Residence Districts.
- There is no backyard chicken license program in the code.
- Searches of the code for chicken, fowl and hens turned up no keeping rules beyond this zoning section.
Source: Township of West Deptford Code (eCode360), § 166-14, R-1, R-2, R-3 and R-6 Residence Districts (view the ordinance)
Verified 2026-09. Ordinances change and zoning can differ by district; always confirm the current rules with the Township of West Deptford clerk or zoning office before you build.
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