Can you keep chickens in City of Asbury Park, NJ?
No. The City health regulations flatly bar keeping chickens or any other fowl anywhere in Asbury Park, with no permit or lot-size exception.
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 |
Good to know
- § 28-1.13 bans goats, sheep, swine, horses, rabbits, chickens, pigeons and other fowl.
- The ban is on possession itself, so it applies to hens and roosters alike.
- § 28-1.17 is a separate rule covering live poultry markets and slaughtering as a business, not backyard keeping.
- No chicken ordinance appears in the code's New Laws list.
Source: City of Asbury Park Code (eCode360), § 28-1.13, Animals Prohibited (view the ordinance)
Verified 2026-09. Ordinances change and zoning can differ by district; always confirm the current rules with the City of Asbury Park clerk or zoning office before you build.
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City of Asbury Parkdoesn't allow backyard chickens today, but ordinances change, and we build custom sheds and animal structures on-site throughout MonmouthCounty and all of New Jersey. If a coop is in your plans, we can help you sort out where it's allowed nearby.
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