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 |
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.
Source: Borough of Deal Code (eCode360), § 30-86.5 a, Additional Regulations Concerning Residential Districts: Animals (view the ordinance)
Verified 2026-09. Ordinances change and zoning can differ by district; always confirm the current rules with the Borough of Deal clerk or zoning office before you build.
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