Can you keep chickens in Borough of Avon-by-the-Sea, NJ?
No. Avon-by-the-Sea bans fowl and farm animals anywhere in the borough, so backyard chickens are not allowed on any lot.
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 | Nov 1993 |
| Ducks | Not allowed (same rule as chickens) |
Good to know
- The ban names pigeons, ducks, sheep, fowl, horses, cattle, goats and swine, plus other farm or wild animals.
- It covers the whole borough, with no zone or lot size exception.
- The rest of Chapter 93 deals with dogs and cats only.
- Chapter 113, Land Development, and Chapter 128, Peace and Good Order, say nothing about poultry.
What about ducks?
No. Avon-by-the-Sea bans keeping ducks, other fowl and farm animals anywhere in the borough.
§ 93-9.1: "It shall be unlawful for any person to own, harbor, keep or maintain any pigeons, ducks, sheep, fowl, horses, cattle, goats, swine, or other farm or wild animals" Duck coops we build.
We build across Monmouth County
Borough of Avon-by-the-Sea doesn't allow backyard chickens today, but ordinances change, and we build custom sheds and animal structures on-site throughout Monmouth County and all of New Jersey. If a coop is in your plans, we can help you sort out where it's allowed nearby.
Chicken rules in nearby Monmouth County towns
Compare them side by side in the Monmouth County table.
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