Alexandria adopts agricultural ordinance for small-lot properties
Alexandria Township Committee approves 2026 budget and small-lot agricultural expansion. The committee unanimously adopted its 2026 municipal budget and Ordinance 2026-003, which permits up to 10 chickens and ducks on properties between 1 and 2.99 acres subject to setback requirements. Mayor
misc · Meeting of May 28, 2026
NJ ALEXANDRIA — Alexandria Township Committee approves 2026 budget and small-lot agricultural expansion. The committee unanimously adopted its 2026 municipal budget and Ordinance 2026-003, which permits up to 10 chickens and ducks on properties between 1 and 2.99 acres subject to setback requirements. Mayor Kiernan authorized farmland preservation documents for the Furlong property.
The committee voted 4-0 to authorize Township Planner David Banisch to conduct a Highlands Assessment Analysis, which may require an increase to the township's minimum lot size from 10 to 12 acres.
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Source: the misc meeting of May 28, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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