[Added 12-1-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-14]
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
FOWL
Chickens, turkeys, pigeons, ducks, geese or other undomesticated birds kept for their eggs, flesh or insect/tick control.
A. 
No more than four fowl may be kept on properties less than three acres. There shall be no limit for the number of fowl allowed to be kept on lots three acres and larger, provided all other provisions of this article are in compliance.
B. 
No crowing roosters shall be kept on a farm or tract of land containing less than five acres.
C. 
No fowl may be kept in any townhome, condominium, garden apartment or other planned community existing of common elements.
All fowl permitted pursuant to this article shall be kept in a fenced area. No free-ranging shall be permitted. All fowl, if left unattended, shall remain confined in their shelter/coop.
All fowl kept pursuant to this article must be kept in a suitable shelter or coop.
A. 
All shelters and coops must have a floor impervious to moisture and must be waterproof, free from rats and vermin, and properly ventilated and lighted.
B. 
All shelters shall be constructed in such a manner and of such material to prevent said animal or animals from running at large.
C. 
All shelters and coops shall comply with any and all side and rear yard setback requirements but in no case less than 20 feet from any property line.
D. 
All shelters and coops must be kept in a clean and sanitary condition, open to inspection by the Township.
All manure, pending disposal, shall be kept or stored in tightly covered metal containers, or in such manner as shall be approved by the Zoning Officer or Animal Control Officer, as not to create a nuisance or breed flies.
All fowl kept pursuant to this article shall be subject to the provisions of Chapter 149, Nuisances, Public Health.
Nothing in this article shall be construed to apply to any property owner whose property has qualified for farmland assessment under the provisions of N.J.S.A. 54:4-23.1 et seq. by the Tax Assessor of the Township of Lopatcong.
The provisions of this article may be enforced by the Lopatcong Township Police Department, the Township Zoning Officer or upon the filing of a complaint in the Municipal Court of the Township of Lopatcong by any inhabitant of the Township of Lopatcong, either with or without prior notice to the person committing a violation of this article.
Any person who violates any provision of this article shall, upon conviction thereof, be liable to a penalty of not more than $1,000 or imprisonment for not more than 90 days, or both, for each violation. Each day that said violation continues shall be deemed a separate and distinct violation.