Can you keep chickens in Borough of Longport, NJ?
Unclear. Longport's zoning code prohibits agriculture in every district but never mentions chickens or poultry, so it does not say whether a small backyard flock counts.
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
- § 167-17C lists agriculture among uses expressly prohibited in all districts; the code does not define agriculture.
- Residential zones allow single-family homes with normal residential accessory uses; none mention animals or poultry.
- Read the Dogs and Other Animals chapter (Ch. 82), the public health nuisance chapter (Ch. 119, which adopts a 1953 state nuisance code by reference without its text), Noise (Ch. 116) and Peace and Good Order (Ch. 129). None mention poultry; Ch. 116 bans animals or birds whose frequent noise disturbs neighbors.
- 2026 ordinances amending Ch. 82 (2026-08) and Ch. 116 (2026-16) do not mention poultry.
Source: Borough of Longport Code (eCode360), § 167-17C, District regulations (prohibited uses) (view the ordinance)
Verified 2026-09. Ordinances change and zoning can differ by district; always confirm the current rules with the Borough of Longport clerk or zoning office before you build.
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