Can you keep chickens in Borough of Oceanport, NJ?
No. Oceanport prohibits raising and keeping poultry anywhere in the Borough, except where it is necessary to a permitted principal use in the B-2 District.
The rules at a glance
| Chickens allowed | No |
| Hens | Not permitted |
| Roosters | Prohibited |
| Permit | Not available (chickens are banned) |
| Coop setback | Any building housing such animals must be 100 ft from any property line |
| Lot size | Not specified |
Good to know
- The ban sits in the general zoning regulations and covers reptiles, poultry, swine, horses, goats, cows and other large mammals.
- The only carve-out is for a permitted principal use in the B-2 District.
- The land development chapter's definition of agriculture covers poultry and poultry products (§ 390-12), but agriculture is not a permitted residential use.
Source: Oceanport Borough Code (eCode360), § 390-29, Raising of animals (view the ordinance)
Verified 2026-09. Ordinances change and zoning can differ by district; always confirm the current rules with the Borough of Oceanport clerk or zoning office before you build.
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