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 |
| Ducks | Not allowed (same rule as chickens) |
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.
What about ducks?
No. Ventnor City allows only animals that meet its code definition of animal, and that definition excludes poultry, fowl and any animal typically considered a farm animal, which covers ducks.
§ 105-11; § 105-12: "specifically excludes poultry, fowl, chickens, turkeys, roosters, pigs and any other animal typically considered a farm animal" Duck coops we build.
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Ventnor City doesn't allow backyard chickens today, but ordinances change, and we build custom sheds and animal structures on-site throughout Atlantic 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 Atlantic County towns
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