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 |
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.
Source: Borough of Avon-by-the-Sea Code (eCode360), § 93-9.1, Prohibition of certain animals (view the ordinance)
Verified 2026-09. Ordinances change and zoning can differ by district; always confirm the current rules with the Borough of Avon-by-the-Sea clerk or zoning office before you build.
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