Can you keep chickens in Borough of Lawnside, NJ?
No. Lawnside's code makes it unlawful to raise or keep chickens, ducks, turkeys, geese or other feathered animals 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 specified |
| Rule adopted | Nov 1976 |
| Ducks | Not allowed (same rule as chickens) |
Good to know
- The ban covers chickens, turkeys, ducks, geese, pigeons, rabbits and farm animals.
- Penalty is a fine up to $500, up to 90 days in jail, or both.
- No New Laws were listed on eCode360 and no poultry exception was found in the zoning chapter.
What about ducks?
No. Lawnside bans raising or keeping ducks, chickens, turkeys, geese or other feathered animals anywhere in the borough.
§ 61-14: "pigs, sheep, goats, rabbits, pigeons, chickens, turkeys, ducks, geese and other feathered animals" Duck coops we build.
We build across Camden County
Borough of Lawnside doesn't allow backyard chickens today, but ordinances change, and we build custom sheds and animal structures on-site throughout Camden 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 Camden County towns
Compare them side by side in the Camden County table.
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