Can you keep chickens in Borough of Spring Lake Heights, NJ?
No. The zoning chapter lists raising or keeping livestock or any other animal on a basis other than as house pets as a prohibited use in every zone.
The rules at a glance
| Chickens allowed | No |
| Hens | Not permitted |
| Roosters | Not specified |
| Permit | Not available (chickens are banned) |
| Coop setback | Not applicable |
| Lot size | Not specified |
| Ducks | Not allowed (same rule as chickens) |
Good to know
- § 22-603 also states that any use not specifically permitted or conditionally permitted in a zone is prohibited.
- The prohibition was last amended 12-16-2024 by Ord. No. 2024-17 and still carries the livestock language.
- The words chicken, hen and fowl return no results anywhere in the Spring Lake Heights code.
- No Board of Health chapter sets a separate poultry rule.
What about ducks?
No. Spring Lake Heights zoning prohibits raising or keeping livestock or any other animal except as house pets, which covers ducks.
§ 22-603: "The raising or keeping of dogs, cats, livestock or other animals on any basis other than as house pets." Duck coops we build.
We build across Monmouth County
Borough of Spring Lake Heights doesn't allow backyard chickens today, but ordinances change, and we build custom sheds and animal structures on-site throughout Monmouth County and all of New Jersey. If a coop is in your plans, we can help you sort out where it's allowed nearby.
Chicken rules in nearby Monmouth County towns
Compare them side by side in the Monmouth County table.
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