What Cherry Hill Regulates: A Complete Ordinance Overview

Cherry Hill, New Jersey may not be the biggest city in the state, but it has its own set of local rules that residents need to follow. With 24 tracked ordinances across 13 categories, there is more here than you might expect.

Soliciting & Door-to-Door

No-Knock Registry: Cherry Hill Township's Chapter 6 (General Licensing, Article on Canvassers, Solicitors, Distributors, Peddlers, Transient Merchants) requires a permit from the Police Chief or designee before any door-to-door canvassing or soliciting. Solicitation hours are limited to 10:00 AM–5:00 PM Monday through Saturday, with no Sunday solicitation.

Fire Regulations

Fireworks: Display fireworks and aerial/explosive consumer fireworks are prohibited without a Fire Code permit. Under New Jersey state law (since 2017), non-aerial, non-explosive ground sparkling devices and handheld sparklers are legal for residents 16+, but aerial fireworks remain illegal..

Also covered: Smoke Detectors (strict). See the full fire regulations guide for Cherry Hill for details.

Parking Rules

Street Parking Limits: Chapter 10 (Traffic On-Street Regulations) governs on-street parking. During declared snow events, vehicles may not park on the street from 1 hour after snow begins until 12 hours after snowfall stops, to allow plowing..

Also covered: Commercial Vehicle Restrictions (moderate), RV & Boat Parking (moderate). See the full parking rules guide for Cherry Hill for details.

Noise Ordinances

Vehicle Noise: Chapter 5 forbids using a motor vehicle in a manner that creates a noise disturbance, including modified or defective exhaust, repeated horn-honking off public ways, and exterior speakers mounted on vehicles..

Also covered: Quiet Hours (moderate). See the full noise ordinances guide for Cherry Hill for details.

Short-Term Rentals

Occupancy Limits: Because all rentals under 30 consecutive days are banned, occupancy-limit rules apply only to long-term tenancies, which follow the property-maintenance code and the rental Certificate of Occupancy issued for the specific tenant..

Home Business

Signage Rules: Section 517 of the Zoning Code regulates all signs; home occupations in residential zones are generally limited to a single small identification sign or none at all under §40-431.B..

Also covered: Client Visits (moderate), Home Occupation Permits (moderate). See the full home business guide for Cherry Hill for details.

Animal Ordinances

Exotic Pets: 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..

Also covered: Dog Leash Laws (moderate). See the full animal ordinances guide for Cherry Hill for details.

Landscaping Rules

Tree Trimming: Chapter 21 (Regulation of Trees) requires a Tree Removal Permit for any work that destroys, cuts, removes, or trims more than 30% of any tree with a diameter at breast height (DBH) of 5 inches or greater..

Accessory Structures

ADU Rules: Cherry Hill Township does not currently include a generally applicable Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) ordinance permitting detached or interior ADUs in residential zones. Multi-family use is restricted to R-2 and higher density zones..

Environmental Rules

Stormwater Management: Chapter 17 prohibits discharging anything other than stormwater to the Township's Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4). Domestic sewage, washwater, non-contact cooling water, and industrial waste may not enter storm drains..

Also covered: Flood Zones (strict). See the full environmental rules guide for Cherry Hill for details.

Trash & Recycling

Collection Schedule: Trash, recyclables, and yard waste are collected once per week, Monday through Friday depending on neighborhood. Containers must be placed out after 5:30 p.m.

Also covered: Recycling Rules (moderate). See the full trash & recycling guide for Cherry Hill for details.

Fence Regulations

Approved Materials: Township Code prohibits barbed wire, fences topped with metal spikes, broken bottles or glass, and any fence material or construction dangerous to persons or animals on residential property..

Also covered: Height Limits (moderate), Permit Requirements (moderate). See the full fence regulations guide for Cherry Hill for details.

Rental Property Rules

Rent Control: Cherry Hill Township does not impose municipal rent control. Rent increases on private rental housing are subject only to lease terms, state landlord-tenant law, and Anti-Eviction Act provisions on 'unconscionable' increases..

What to Do With This Information

If you are moving to Cherry Hill, buying a home, or starting a project, use this as a starting point. Each category links to detailed pages with the full text, penalties, and FAQs. Verify anything time-sensitive with Cherry Hill's city hall or code enforcement office.