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Right to Farm in Stafford Township, NJ (2026)

1 verified right to farm rules for Stafford Township, New Jersey, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Agricultural Zoning Protection

Stafford Township's Rural Residential Zone (RA) permits all farm and agricultural activities under § 211-16A(2), with one distance condition: no building or area enclosing farm animals and livestock can sit within 100 feet of any property line. Greenhouse heating plants and buildings must stay 50 feet from any lot line, and stables for private horses need one acre per horse.

Stafford Township Farm and Agricultural Use in the RA Zone

Some Restrictions

Stafford Township Code § 211-16A(2)

(2) All farm and agricultural activities, provided that no building or area enclosing farm animals and livestock shall be permitted within 100 feet of any property line. (3) Buildings used for private or commercial horticulture or agricultural, provided that no greenhouse heating plant or building shall be permitted within 50 feet of any lot line. (4) Stables housing horses for private use, pro...