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 |
| Ducks | Not allowed (same rule as chickens) |
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.
What about ducks?
No. Wildwood Crest's nuisance code declares keeping fowl on private property in the borough a nuisance, which covers ducks.
§ 45-3: "the harboring or keeping upon private property within the limits of the borough of any horses, cows, cattle, goats, swine or fowl which are hereby declared to be a nuisance" Duck coops we build.
We build across Cape May County
Borough of Wildwood Crest doesn't allow backyard chickens today, but ordinances change, and we build custom sheds and animal structures on-site throughout Cape May 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 Cape May County towns
Compare them side by side in the Cape May County table.
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