Can you keep chickens in Borough of Mantoloking, NJ?
Unclear. The Mantoloking code has no rule on chickens or poultry; residential zones allow accessory uses customary to a home and prohibit everything else.
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
- Chapter 6 (Animals; Licensing) covers dogs and wildlife feeding only.
- Chapter 8 (Peace and Good Order) bans keeping animals whose frequent or long-continued noise disturbs neighbors.
- Zoning prohibits any use that emits odor or noise harmful to the neighborhood.
- Chapter 15 (Property Maintenance) has no poultry rule.
Source: Borough of Mantoloking Code (eCode360), § 30-5, Residential zones; § 30-11, Prohibited uses; Ch. 6, Animals; Licensing (view the ordinance)
Verified 2026-09. Ordinances change and zoning can differ by district; always confirm the current rules with the Borough of Mantoloking clerk or zoning office before you build.
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