Can you keep chickens in City of Brigantine, NJ?
No. Brigantine bans keeping live chickens, roosters and other fowl, and also bans building or keeping a coop or cage for them.
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
- Chapter 184 covers chickens, pigeons, turkeys, pheasants, quail and roosters.
- A separate section bans the coop, wire cage or other housing device itself.
- Penalty is up to $1,000, up to 90 days in jail, or both.
Source: City of Brigantine Code (eCode360), § 184-1, Keeping of fowl prohibited; § 184-2, Devices for housing of fowl prohibited (view the ordinance)
Verified 2026-09. Ordinances change and zoning can differ by district; always confirm the current rules with the City of Brigantine clerk or zoning office before you build.
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