Can you keep chickens in Borough of West Long Branch, NJ?
Yes, up to 6 hens on a residential lot of 43,000 square feet or less, or up to 12 hens on a larger lot. Roosters are banned and the coop needs a zoning permit.
The rules at a glance
| Chickens allowed | Yes, with conditions |
| Hens | Up to 6 hens (12 on lots over 43,000 sq. ft.) |
| Roosters | Prohibited |
| Permit | Required: zoning permit for the coop |
| Coop setback | Coop at least 20 feet from the door or window of any occupied structure other than your own home, plus the accessory-structure setbacks in the zoning ordinance |
| Lot size | No minimum stated |
Good to know
- Coops may only go in a rear or side yard and must include a run.
- Breeding chickens or roosters is prohibited, and cockerels must be culled and removed from broods when identified.
- Chickens cannot be housed in the dwelling or in an attached or detached garage, except for brooding.
- Coops and manure storage must stay at least 20 feet from streams, ditches, storm drains and other drainage areas.
Source: Borough of West Long Branch Code (eCode360), § 5-10, Keeping of Chickens (added 10-23-2024 by Ord. No. O-24-31) (view the ordinance)
Verified 2026-09. Ordinances change and zoning can differ by district; always confirm the current rules with the Borough of West Long Branch clerk or zoning office before you build.
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