Can you keep chickens in Borough of Allentown, NJ?
No. Keeping or raising chickens and roosters is on the borough's list of uses prohibited in every zone.
The rules at a glance
| Chickens allowed | No |
| Hens | Not permitted |
| Roosters | Prohibited |
| Permit | Not available (chickens are banned) |
| Coop setback | Not specified |
| Lot size | Not specified |
| Rule adopted | July 2021 |
Good to know
- The same item also bans donkeys, goats, mink, foxes and similar fur-bearing animals.
- The list applies in any zone in the borough, residential included.
- The same section also states that any use not specifically permitted in a zone is prohibited there.
- Chapter 5, Animal Control, covers only dogs and cats, and the Board of Health chapters do not mention poultry.
Source: Borough of Allentown Code (eCode360), § 28-10.8l.7, Supplementary zoning provisions, prohibited uses (view the ordinance)
Verified 2026-09. Ordinances change and zoning can differ by district; always confirm the current rules with the Borough of Allentown clerk or zoning office before you build.
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