Can you keep chickens in Borough of Seaside Park, NJ?
Unclear. The Seaside Park code has no rule on chickens or poultry, but its zoning bans any use it does not list, and the residential zone lists no animal keeping.
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 127 (Animals) covers dog licensing, pet waste and wildlife feeding only; it says nothing about poultry.
- Chapter 338 (Peace and Good Order) and Chapter 350 (Property Maintenance) have no poultry rule.
- Zoning says all uses not expressly permitted are prohibited; Residential Zone accessory uses are garages, sheds and pools.
- The 2026 zoning ordinances not yet in the code (new residential zones) were read and do not mention poultry.
Source: Borough of Seaside Park Code (eCode360), § 200-65, Prohibited uses; § 200-67, Residential Zone; Ch. 127, Animals (view the ordinance)
Verified 2026-09. Ordinances change and zoning can differ by district; always confirm the current rules with the Borough of Seaside Park clerk or zoning office before you build.
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