Can you keep chickens in Borough of Beachwood, NJ?
No. Beachwood's code makes it unlawful to keep goats, cattle, chickens or pigeons anywhere in the borough.
The rules at a glance
| Chickens allowed | No |
| Hens | Not permitted |
| Roosters | Prohibited |
| Permit | Not available (chickens are banned) |
| Coop setback | Not applicable |
| Lot size | Not applicable |
Good to know
- The ban covers goats, cattle, chickens and pigeons alike.
- Residents who already kept pigeons and pigeon coops when the section was adopted were grandfathered in. Chickens got no such exception.
- Live swine and pigs are banned separately, and poultry may not run at large.
- No pending ordinance in the borough's New Laws list touches chickens as of September 2026.
Source: Borough of Beachwood Code (eCode360), § 5-7, Keeping of Goats Prohibited; Cattle, Pigeons and Chickens Restricted (view the ordinance)
Verified 2026-09. Ordinances change and zoning can differ by district; always confirm the current rules with the Borough of Beachwood clerk or zoning office before you build.
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