Can you keep chickens in Borough of Woodlynne, NJ?
Yes, with an annual borough permit ($100 plus a $65 inspection fee) on single-family lots. Up to 4 hens, no roosters, and the coop must be 20 feet from every neighboring property line.
The rules at a glance
| Chickens allowed | Yes, with conditions |
| Hens | Up to 4 hens |
| Roosters | Prohibited |
| Permit | Required: $100 annual permit plus $65 inspection fee |
| Coop setback | 20 ft from any adjacent property line and 20 ft from your own house; backyard only |
| Lot size | No minimum stated |
| Rule adopted | Aug 2021 |
Good to know
- Only on properties whose principal use is a single-family dwelling.
- Hens must stay in the coop or fenced run at all times; no free ranging.
- The application needs a survey and a drawing of the coop and run; run max 10 by 10 ft, coop max 10 ft tall.
- No slaughter and no egg sales; a repeat violation revokes the permit for two years.
Source: Borough of Woodlynne Code (eCode360), Ch. 178, Art. VI, §§ 178-22 and 178-24, Keeping of chickens in residential areas (view the ordinance)
Verified 2026-09. Ordinances change and zoning can differ by district; always confirm the current rules with the Borough of Woodlynne clerk or zoning office before you build.
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