Can you keep chickens in Borough of Point Pleasant, NJ?
Yes, up to 12 birds on one property, of which no more than one may be a rooster. Every bird has to be licensed, and the birds must stay in a fenced rear-yard enclosure or indoors.
The rules at a glance
| Chickens allowed | Yes, with conditions |
| Hens | Up to 12 birds per property |
| Roosters | Allowed, but no more than one per property |
| Permit | Required: each bird licensed under § 5-3 |
| Coop setback | Coop must meet rear yard setbacks for an accessory structure |
| Lot size | No minimum stated |
Good to know
- Turkeys, chickens, quail, pheasants, peacocks and hens are all covered by the same 12-bird cap.
- Birds kept outdoors must be in a fenced enclosure in the rear yard at all times.
- The coop must give weather protection and be kept free of animal waste and odors.
- A separate section bans hogs, cows, sheep, goats and pigs in the borough.
Source: Borough of Point Pleasant Code (eCode360), § 5-8.2, Keeping of Certain Birds Prohibited (view the ordinance)
Verified 2026-09. Ordinances change and zoning can differ by district; always confirm the current rules with the Borough of Point Pleasant clerk or zoning office before you build.
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