Can you keep chickens in Township of Woodland, NJ?
Unclear. Woodland Township does not publish its code online, and the one animal ordinance it posts (2023-4) only covers animals leaving the owner's property; it says nothing about chickens.
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
- The NJ DCA code directory lists Woodland Township's code as not available online, and the township website posts no code.
- Ordinance 2023-4 (adopted Sept. 27, 2023) says its intent is to permit keeping animals in a clean, sanitary way that is not a nuisance.
- The same ordinance bars any animal from being on public or private property other than the owner's, except when tethered or invited.
- Its zoning ordinance is not online, so any zone or acreage rules for poultry could not be checked. Ask the township clerk.
Source: Woodland Township Ordinance 2023-4 (township website), Ordinance No. 2023-4, An Ordinance Establishing Criteria for Keeping Animals (view the ordinance)
Verified 2026-09. Ordinances change and zoning can differ by district; always confirm the current rules with the Township of Woodland clerk or zoning office before you build.
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