Can you keep chickens in Borough of Cape May Point, NJ?
No. Cape May Point's zoning code says no fowl or livestock may be kept 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 |
| Ducks | Not allowed (same rule as chickens) |
Good to know
- Zoning § 150-14 bars keeping fowl or livestock in any building, shelter or run, or on any land.
- Dogs, cats and other pets usually kept inside a home are still allowed.
- Separately, § 54-31 says poultry the County Health Department finds to be a hazard must be removed within 24 hours of written notice.
What about ducks?
No. Cape May Point's zoning says no fowl or livestock may be kept anywhere in the borough, which includes ducks.
§ 150-14: "No fowl or livestock shall be kept in any building, shelter or runway or on any land." Duck coops we build.
We build across Cape May County
Borough of Cape May Point doesn't allow backyard chickens today, but ordinances change, and we build custom sheds and animal structures on-site throughout Cape May County and all of New Jersey. If a coop is in your plans, we can help you sort out where it's allowed nearby.
Chicken rules in nearby Cape May County towns
Compare them side by side in the Cape May County table.
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