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.
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.
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.
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