Can you keep chickens in Township of Willingboro, NJ?
Unclear. The Willingboro code has no chicken, hen, poultry or fowl rule at all, and the residential zones list permitted uses without mentioning keeping animals, so ask the Zoning Officer before building a coop.
The rules at a glance
| Chickens allowed | Unclear |
| Hens | Not specified |
| Roosters | Not specified |
| Permit | Not specified |
| Coop setback | Not specified |
| Lot size | Not specified |
Good to know
- Searched the full township code for chicken, poultry, fowl, livestock and agricultur; nothing covers keeping hens on a home lot.
- Chapter 99, Animals, covers only dogs, cats, community cats, pet waste, wildlife feeding and dangerous animals.
- The R-1 zone permits the growing of field or orchard crops but lists no keeping of poultry or livestock.
- Residential zones allow other accessory uses incidental to the principal use, which leaves the question to the Zoning Officer.
Source: Township of Willingboro Code (eCode360), §§ 370-14 and 370-15, R-1 Residential District permitted and accessory uses; Ch. 99, Animals (view the ordinance)
Verified 2026-09. Ordinances change and zoning can differ by district; always confirm the current rules with the Township of Willingboro clerk or zoning office before you build.
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