Can you keep chickens in Borough of Neptune City, NJ?
No. Neptune City bans keeping chickens, roosters, ducks, geese and other poultry 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 | April 1998 |
Good to know
- The ban is in Chapter 43, Article III, adopted in 1998, which also covers pigs, turkeys and deer.
- The only exceptions are licensed pet shops, zoos and circuses, and state-permitted wildlife rehabilitators.
- The zoning chapter (§ 139-27AA) also lists keeping these animals as a prohibited use in every zone.
Source: Borough of Neptune City Code (eCode360), § 43-36, Certain domesticated animals prohibited (view the ordinance)
Verified 2026-09. Ordinances change and zoning can differ by district; always confirm the current rules with the Borough of Neptune City clerk or zoning office before you build.
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