Can you keep chickens in City of Sea Isle City, NJ?
Unclear. Sea Isle City's code does not address backyard chickens. It bans raising poultry only as a home business, and its residential zones allow only listed uses.
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
- Chapter 5 (Animal Control) covers dogs, kennels and rabies only; no poultry rule.
- § 26-22.7 lists poultry breeding, raising and keeping as a banned home occupation (a business use).
- R-1 and R-2 zones allow only the listed accessory uses (garage, dock, pool, shed, greenhouse and similar); animal keeping is not listed.
- § 26-18 (prohibited uses) covers trailers, garage apartments and cannabis, not animals.
Source: City of Sea Isle City Code (eCode360), § 26-22.7, Specifically prohibited occupations; § 26-45.2, Accessory uses (view the ordinance)
Verified 2026-09. Ordinances change and zoning can differ by district; always confirm the current rules with the City of Sea Isle City clerk or zoning office before you build.
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