Galloway Township, NJ Animal Ordinances: Chickens & Livestock (2026)
Key Facts
- At-large livestock
- Prohibited off your premises
- Covered animals
- Horses, cattle, swine, goats, fowl
- Keeping allowed by
- Zoning district / lot size
- Swine ordinance
- Ch. 363 (Board of Health)
- Max fine
- Up to $2,000
Summary
Galloway Township prohibits horses, cattle, swine, goats, fowl, and other animals from running at large off the owner's premises. Livestock keeping is otherwise governed by zoning district (agricultural and large-lot areas), and a Board of Health ordinance separately regulates swine. Nuisance and health rules apply.
No person owning, possessing or otherwise having custody of any horses, cattle, swine, goats, fowl or any other animal or fowl, whether or not domesticated, shall allow or permit said animals or fowl to run at large unattended in any area of which said person is not the owner of the premises or has not the written consent of the owner of said premises.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4814540; v36 updated 2026-03-10; through 03-10-2026).
Full Breakdown
Township Code Ch. 107 forbids anyone with custody of horses, cattle, swine, goats, fowl, or any other animal, domesticated or not, from letting them run at large unattended on property the person does not own or lack written consent to use. Whether you may keep livestock depends on the zoning district; Galloway is NJ's largest municipality by area with substantial agricultural and low-density land where livestock is common on suitable lots. Swine are regulated by a dedicated Board of Health ordinance (Ch. 363, adopted 1971). Health and nuisance provisions cover odor, sanitation, and manure. Confirm your lot's zoning allowance and any setback before keeping livestock.
Violations & Fines
Allowing livestock to run at large off your premises carries Township animal-code penalties: fines up to $2,000, imprisonment up to 90 days, and/or community service up to 90 days. Swine and health violations are separately enforceable.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I keep a horse or goat in Galloway Township?
Are pigs allowed?
Sources & Official References
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