NJ chicken rules · Cape May County
Backyard chicken rules in Cape May County, NJ
Every town in Cape May County sets its own rule. Of the 16 we have read, 5 allow backyard hens outright or with conditions, 4 ban them, and 7 have no clear rule in the code. Each town page cites the ordinance it comes from.
| Town | Hens | Roosters | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Borough of Avalon | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified |
| City of Cape May | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified |
| Borough of Cape May Point | Not permitted | Prohibited | Not available (chickens are banned) |
| Township of Dennis | No stated limit | Not specified | Not specified |
| Township of Lower | No stated limit | Not specified | Not specified |
| Township of Middle | Up to 5 birds on 10,000 to 35,000 sq ft; up to 10 birds from 35,001 sq ft to 2 acres | Not specified | Not specified |
| City of North Wildwood | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified |
| City of Ocean City | Not permitted | Prohibited | Not available (chickens are banned) |
| City of Sea Isle City | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified |
| Borough of Stone Harbor | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified |
| Township of Upper | Up to 6 egg laying chickens | Prohibited | Not specified |
| Borough of West Cape May | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified |
| Borough of West Wildwood | Not specified | Not specified | Not specified |
| City of Wildwood | Not permitted | Prohibited | Not available (chickens are banned) |
| Borough of Wildwood Crest | Not permitted | Prohibited | Not available (chickens are banned) |
| Borough of Woodbine | 2 to 6 hens, by lot size | Prohibited | Required: zoning permit |
Rules come from each town's municipal code and are cited on the town's own page. Ordinances change, so confirm with your town before you build. See every NJ town.
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