Can you keep chickens in Borough of Stockton, NJ?
Unclear. Stockton does not publish its municipal code online, so its rules on backyard chickens could not be checked; ask the Borough Clerk.
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
- No compiled code on eCode360, Municode or General Code; the NJ DCA directory points only to the borough website.
- The borough's Ordinances page lists no ordinances, and the site's posted documents include no chicken or livestock rules.
- Ordinance 24-08 (noise, adopted August 19, 2024) bans animals, including birds, that make frequent or long noise; 30 minutes of noise heard from 50 feet counts as prima facie evidence.
Source: Borough of Stockton website, No published municipal code (view the ordinance)
Verified 2026-09. Ordinances change and zoning can differ by district; always confirm the current rules with the Borough of Stockton clerk or zoning office before you build.
Chicken rules in nearby Hunterdon County towns
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