Can you keep chickens in Ventnor City, NJ?
No. Ventnor City allows only animals that meet its code definition of "animal," and that definition specifically excludes poultry, fowl, chickens, turkeys and roosters.
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 |
| Rule adopted | May 2020 |
Good to know
- The keeping-of-animals article was renamed and rewritten in May 2020 to exclude farm animals.
- Animals that do not meet the code definition may be impounded by the Police Chief or an animal control officer.
- Fines run to $200 for a first offense and $1,500 for a third.
Source: Ventnor City Code (eCode360), § 105-11, Definitions; § 105-12, Regulations generally (view the ordinance)
Verified 2026-09. Ordinances change and zoning can differ by district; always confirm the current rules with the Ventnor City clerk or zoning office before you build.
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