Can you keep chickens in City of Beverly, NJ?
No. Beverly prohibits keeping chickens and other barnyard fowl anywhere in the city.
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 specified |
Good to know
- § 150-8 names chickens, turkeys, ducks, hens, cocks and pheasants as barred barnyard fowl.
- Zoning § 600-8 separately lists keeping poultry, pigeons and livestock as a prohibited use.
- § 600-11 allows agriculture on undeveloped land but still expressly prohibits poultry.
Source: City of Beverly Code (eCode360), § 150-8, Keeping of certain 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 Beverly clerk or zoning office before you build.
Chicken rules in nearby Burlington County towns
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City of Beverlydoesn't allow backyard chickens today, but ordinances change, and we build custom sheds and animal structures on-site throughout BurlingtonCounty 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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