Can you keep chickens in Borough of Woodbine, NJ?
Yes, with a zoning permit, in the ARR, FAR, R1 and R2 zones. Lots of at least 5,000 sq ft can keep 2 hens, rising to 6 hens on 40,000 sq ft.
The rules at a glance
| Chickens allowed | Yes, with conditions |
| Hens | 2 to 6 hens, by lot size |
| Roosters | Prohibited |
| Permit | Required: zoning permit |
| Coop setback | Rear yard only; coop 10 ft from lot lines and home, 30 ft from a neighbor's home |
| Lot size | Min. 5,000 sq ft |
| Rule adopted | June 2022 |
Good to know
- Hens by lot size: 2 on 5,000 sq ft, 3 on 10,000, 4 on 15,000, 5 on 30,000 and 6 on 40,000 sq ft.
- Male chicks must be removed by 3 months of age or when they start crowing, whichever comes first.
- Coop must be fully enclosed, at most 6 ft tall, at least 6 sq ft or 2 sq ft per hen, whichever is greater, and no bigger than a tool shed.
- A fenced run up to 6 ft tall and 100 to 400 sq ft is allowed; renters need the landlord's written permission.
Source: Borough of Woodbine Code (eCode360), § 26-23.8, Residential Agriculture (view the ordinance)
Verified 2026-09. Ordinances change and zoning can differ by district; always confirm the current rules with the Borough of Woodbine clerk or zoning office before you build.
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