Can you keep chickens in Borough of Wildwood Crest, NJ?
No. Wildwood Crest's nuisance code declares keeping fowl on private property in the borough a nuisance.
The rules at a glance
| Chickens allowed | No |
| Hens | Not permitted |
| Roosters | Prohibited |
| Permit | Not available (chickens are banned) |
| Coop setback | Not applicable |
| Lot size | Not applicable |
Good to know
- § 45-3 declares keeping horses, cows, cattle, goats, swine or fowl on private property a nuisance.
- Violators face the penalties in Chapter 45 (Nuisances).
- The same section also bars these animals from running loose on streets and sidewalks.
Source: Borough of Wildwood Crest Code (eCode360), § 45-3, Animals at large (view the ordinance)
Verified 2026-09. Ordinances change and zoning can differ by district; always confirm the current rules with the Borough of Wildwood Crest clerk or zoning office before you build.
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