Cherry Hill allows backyard hens (no roosters) up to 4 birds with a Township permit. Most other livestock - swine, goats, cattle, sheep - is prohibited in residential zones under Chapter 8 and Chapter 40.
The Department of Code Enforcement issues backyard chicken permits and inspects coop locations for setback compliance. Chickens may not be kept for slaughter or commercial sale on residential lots. Bee-keeping follows Camden County and State Department of Agriculture rules; check with Code Enforcement before installing hives.
Code Enforcement notice to remove non-compliant animals; fines under Chapter 8 penalty schedule for continued violation.
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Chapter 5 makes it unlawful to own, keep, harbor, or have custody of any dog that frequently or for continued duration makes sounds that create a noise distu...
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Township Code Chapter 5 (Police Regulations) prohibits exterior radios, musical instruments, televisions, phonographs, drums, or other sound-producing device...
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Leaf blowers, mowers, and other outdoor power equipment are regulated under the Chapter 5 noise disturbance standard. There is no separate Township ordinance...
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Township Code prohibits barbed wire, fences topped with metal spikes, broken bottles or glass, and any fence material or construction dangerous to persons or...
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In single-family residential zones, fences may not exceed 6 feet in rear and side yards, and 3 feet in the front yard from grade level.
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All Cherry Hill premises and exterior property must be kept free from weeds or plant growth exceeding 10 inches in height under the Township Property Mainten...
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