Can you keep chickens in Borough of Jamesburg, NJ?
Unclear. Jamesburg bans cattle, swine, goats and deer, but its code says nothing about chickens.
The rules at a glance
| Chickens allowed | Unclear |
| Hens | Not specified |
| Roosters | Not specified |
| Permit | Not specified |
| Coop setback | Not specified |
| Lot size | Not specified |
Good to know
- § 5-19 bans keeping cattle, swine, goats or deer in the Borough; chickens are not on the list.
- Code searches for chickens, poultry, fowl and livestock, including the zoning ordinance PDFs, found no rule on keeping chickens.
- The zoning chapter (Chapter 27) is published only as ordinance PDFs, not as searchable code sections.
- A noise rule covers any animal or bird whose sounds disturb across a residential property line.
Source: Borough of Jamesburg Code (eCode360), § 5-19, Harboring of animals (view the ordinance)
Verified 2026-09. Ordinances change and zoning can differ by district; always confirm the current rules with the Borough of Jamesburg clerk or zoning office before you build.
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