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 |
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.
Source: Borough of Spring Lake Heights Code (eCode360), § 22-603, Prohibited Uses (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 Heights clerk or zoning office before you build.
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