Can you keep chickens in City of South Amboy, NJ?
Unclear. South Amboy's code has no rule on keeping chickens at a home; the only mention of poultry keeping is in the list of uses banned in the B-2 Highway Commercial Zone.
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
- Searches of the full code for poultry, fowl, chickens and livestock returned no residential keeping rule.
- The only animal chapters are Chapter 58, Dogs and Cats, and Chapter 112, Pet Stores.
- In the RA Residential Zone the permitted accessory uses are private garages, private recreational facilities and fences, walls and hedges, with no mention of poultry.
- Because the code is silent, ask the city zoning officer and health office before building a coop.
Source: City of South Amboy Code (eCode360), § 53-94, B-2 Highway Commercial Zone regulations, Prohibited uses (view the ordinance)
Verified 2026-09. Ordinances change and zoning can differ by district; always confirm the current rules with the City of South Amboy clerk or zoning office before you build.
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