Can you keep chickens in Borough of Spring Lake, NJ?
No. Spring Lake allows only dogs and cats as pets, and bans fowl and every other animal borough-wide.
The rules at a glance
| Chickens allowed | No |
| Hens | Not permitted |
| Roosters | Prohibited |
| Permit | Not available (chickens are banned) |
| Coop setback | Not specified |
| Lot size | Not specified |
Good to know
- The ban applies everywhere in the borough, with no lot size or zone exception.
- Only domestic dogs or cats kept as pets are excluded from the ban.
- Penalties run under Chapter 1, General Penalty, at the Municipal Court judge's discretion.
- The Land Development chapter and the Board of Health chapters add no separate poultry rule.
Source: Borough of Spring Lake Code (eCode360), § 107-15, Other types of animals prohibited (view the ordinance)
Verified 2026-09. Ordinances change and zoning can differ by district; always confirm the current rules with the Borough of Spring Lake clerk or zoning office before you build.
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