Can you keep chickens in Borough of Deal, NJ?
No. Deal's zoning code bans keeping any animals other than cats and dogs in every residential district.
The rules at a glance
| Chickens allowed | No |
| Hens | Not permitted |
| Roosters | Prohibited in residential districts |
| Permit | Not available (chickens are banned) |
| Coop setback | Not applicable |
| Lot size | Not specified |
| Ducks | Not allowed (same rule as chickens) |
Good to know
- § 30-86.5 a bans all animals other than cats and dogs in residential districts.
- Chapter 5, Animal Control, covers wildlife feeding, rabies shots and dogs; it has no separate poultry rule.
- The code lists no new laws waiting to be added.
What about ducks?
No. Deal's zoning code bans keeping any animals other than cats and dogs in every residential district, which includes ducks.
§ 30-86.5 a: "The keeping of animals other than cats and dogs in any residential district is prohibited." Duck coops we build.
We build across Monmouth County
Borough of Deal doesn't allow backyard chickens today, but ordinances change, and we build custom sheds and animal structures on-site throughout Monmouth 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 Monmouth County towns
Compare them side by side in the Monmouth County table.
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