Can you keep chickens in Borough of Stone Harbor, NJ?
Unclear. Stone Harbor's code does not address keeping chickens in residential zones, though its zoning bans any use it does not explicitly allow.
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
- Chapter 147 (Animals) covers dogs, cats, wild or vicious animals and feral cats; no poultry rule.
- § 560-28 says any use not explicitly permitted by the zoning chapter is prohibited.
- Residential A zone allows only a single-family home plus docks, a garage and an accessory building.
- § 560-22 bans stables or livestock, including poultry, but only in the Light Industry District.
Source: Borough of Stone Harbor Code (eCode360), § 560-28, Interpretation of permitted uses; § 560-22B, Light Industry District (view the ordinance)
Verified 2026-09. Ordinances change and zoning can differ by district; always confirm the current rules with the Borough of Stone Harbor clerk or zoning office before you build.
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