Can you keep chickens in Borough of Barnegat Light, NJ?
Unclear. The Barnegat Light code has no rule on chickens or poultry; its residential zone allows general accessory uses but prohibits any use it does not list.
The rules at a glance
| Chickens allowed | Unclear |
| Hens | Not specified |
| Roosters | Not specified |
| Permit | Not specified |
| Coop setback | Not specified |
| Lot size | Not specified |
Good to know
- Chapter 57 (Animals) covers dogs, wildlife feeding and feral cats only.
- Chapter 127 adopts the state Public Health Nuisance Code by reference; Chapter 131 (Peace and Good Order) has no poultry rule.
- The R-A zone lists accessory uses or buildings as permitted without saying what they include.
- The one pending zoning ordinance (2026-03) only changes building height limits.
Source: Borough of Barnegat Light Code (eCode360), § 215-7, R-A Single-Family Residential Zone; Ch. 57, Animals (view the ordinance)
Verified 2026-09. Ordinances change and zoning can differ by district; always confirm the current rules with the Borough of Barnegat Light clerk or zoning office before you build.
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