Can you keep chickens in City of Linwood, NJ?
No. Linwood's zoning chapter prohibits the raising or maintenance of farm animals, and any use not expressly permitted is prohibited.
The rules at a glance
| Chickens allowed | No |
| Hens | Not permitted |
| Roosters | Not specified |
| Permit | Not available (chickens are banned) |
| Coop setback | Not specified |
| Lot size | Not specified |
| Ducks | Not allowed (same rule as chickens) |
Good to know
- The prohibition is in the zoning chapter, not the animal chapter, and it does not name chickens outright.
- Linwood's Chapter 86, Animals, covers dogs, cats and pigeon feeding only, with no poultry section.
- Zoning is permissive: no use is allowed unless it is listed as a permitted, accessory or conditional use.
- Residential zone use lists name dwellings, garages, sheds, pools and home offices, with no poultry keeping.
What about ducks?
No. Linwood's zoning prohibits raising or keeping farm animals in any zone, which covers ducks.
§ 277-11C: "The raising or maintenance of farm animals is prohibited." Duck coops we build.
Source: City of Linwood Code (eCode360), § 277-11, Prohibited uses (view the ordinance)
Verified 2026-09. Ordinances change and zoning can differ by district; always confirm the current rules with the City of Linwood clerk or zoning office before you build.
We build across Atlantic County
City of Linwood doesn't allow backyard chickens today, but ordinances change, and we build custom sheds and animal structures on-site throughout Atlantic 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 Atlantic County towns
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