Can you keep chickens in Village of Loch Arbour, NJ?
Unclear. Loch Arbour's zoning ordinance never mentions chickens, but it lists the only accessory uses allowed in the residential zone and prohibits any use not expressly permitted.
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
- The village has no codified code on eCode360 or Municode; its website posts separate ordinances.
- We read a scanned copy of Ordinance No. 156, the land development ordinance, and found no mention of poultry or animals.
- The residential zone's permitted accessory uses are parking and garages, pools, fences and plantings, and camper trailer parking.
- The village website posts no animal control ordinance, and the scanned copy may not reflect every later amendment.
Source: Village of Loch Arbour Ordinance No. 156 (village website), Ord. No. 156, § 419 Prohibited Uses and § 704 R Residential (view the ordinance)
Verified 2026-09. Ordinances change and zoning can differ by district; always confirm the current rules with the Village of Loch Arbour clerk or zoning office before you build.
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