NJ chicken rules · Middlesex County
Can you keep chickens in Borough of Sayreville, NJ?
Sayreville doesn't authorize keeping chickens anywhere; its land-development code defines agricultural use to exclude raising fowl, and no zone lists poultry as a permitted use. Confirm with the borough.
The rules at a glance
| Chickens allowed | Unclear |
| Hens | Not specified |
| Roosters | Not specified |
| Permit | Not specified |
| Coop setback | — |
| Lot size | — |
Good to know
- The land-development code's "agricultural use" definition expressly excludes raising livestock, fowl, and fur-bearing animals.
- The animal-control chapter covers only dogs and cats.
- No zone lists poultry-keeping as a permitted use; check with Sayreville zoning.
Source: Borough of Sayreville Code, Ch. XXVI Land Development (Municode), Ch. XXVI; Ch. IX — view the ordinance
Verified 2026-09. Ordinances change and zoning can differ by district — always confirm the current rules with the Borough of Sayreville clerk or zoning office before you build.
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