Can you keep chickens in Borough of Westville, NJ?
Yes, but only through a pilot program: up to 8 hens with a $100 yearly license, on lots of at least 3,500 sq. ft., and only 10 licenses are issued.
The rules at a glance
| Chickens allowed | Yes, with conditions |
| Hens | Up to 8 hens |
| Roosters | Prohibited |
| Permit | Required: $100 annual license (pilot program, 10 licenses max) |
| Coop setback | 20 ft from neighboring homes; 5 ft side and rear buffer; rear yard only |
| Lot size | Min. 3,500 sq. ft. |
| Rule adopted | Nov 2025 |
Good to know
- The pilot program ends December 31 two years after adoption (11-24-2025) unless the council continues it; existing hens may stay but can't be replaced.
- Applicants must take an approved class on raising hens every year.
- Coops must be surrounded by a 6-ft fence and are inspected every six months.
- No slaughter, breeding or selling of eggs.
Source: Borough of Westville Code (eCode360), Ch. 91, Art. VI, §§ 91-43 to 91-46, Backyard Chickens (view the ordinance)
Verified 2026-09. Ordinances change and zoning can differ by district; always confirm the current rules with the Borough of Westville clerk or zoning office before you build.
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