Can you keep chickens in Borough of Pemberton, NJ?
Unclear. The Borough of Pemberton code does not say whether residents may keep chickens; it only bars fowl from running at large and bans animals or birds whose habitual noise disturbs neighbors.
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
- Read Chapter 56 (Animals): it covers running at large, dogs, cats, pet waste and wildlife feeding, with no keeping rule for poultry.
- Chapter 136 (Noise) bans keeping any animal or bird whose frequent squawking or other noise disturbs the neighborhood.
- Chapter 210 (Zoning) allows a single-family dwelling and its accessory uses in residential zones; neither list nor the accessory use definition mentions poultry.
- Property maintenance and housing standards chapters have no poultry rule, and no new laws were pending on eCode360.
Source: Borough of Pemberton Code (eCode360), Ch. 56, Animals (§ 56-1, Running at large prohibited) (view the ordinance)
Verified 2026-09. Ordinances change and zoning can differ by district; always confirm the current rules with the Borough of Pemberton clerk or zoning office before you build.
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