Can you keep chickens in Borough of Palmyra, NJ?
No. The borough code counts chickens as livestock and prohibits raising or keeping livestock, with the only exception being one pot-bellied pig per household.
The rules at a glance
| Chickens allowed | No |
| Hens | Not permitted |
| Roosters | Prohibited |
| Permit | Not available (chickens are banned) |
| Coop setback | Not specified |
| Lot size | Not specified |
| Rule adopted | June 2008 |
| Ducks | Not allowed (same rule as chickens) |
Good to know
- The code's definition of livestock names chickens, ducks and other fowl directly.
- The single exception is one pot-bellied pig per household, which needs a Borough Clerk permit and written approval from neighbors within 200 feet.
- The Health Officer may inspect any premises where animals are kept.
- A violation carries a fine of up to $500 in municipal court.
What about ducks?
No. Palmyra bans raising or keeping livestock, which its code defines to include ducks and other fowl. The only exception is one pot-bellied pig per household.
§ 74-69A-B: "horses, cows, ponies, sheep, goats, chickens, pigs, ducks or other fowl, or other farm animals" Duck coops we build.
We build across Burlington County
Borough of Palmyra doesn't allow backyard chickens today, but ordinances change, and we build custom sheds and animal structures on-site throughout Burlington County and all of New Jersey. If a coop is in your plans, we can help you sort out where it's allowed nearby.
Chicken rules in nearby Burlington County towns
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