Backyard hens & livestock — Acme, Alberta

Can I keep chickens, bees, or livestock on my property?

In the Village of Acme, Alberta, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Village of Acme Land Use Bylaw #2022-02, verified 2026-09-27. Livestock rule: The keeping of livestock in this district shall not be permitted.

Village of Acme Land Use Bylaw #2022-02 adopted bylaw

livestock rule

The keeping of livestock in this district shall not be permitted.

s. 6.5.12(a)

scout note

Keeping of livestock (defined to include goats, rabbits, swine, fowl/poultry, etc.) is prohibited in the RA – Residential Acreage District (s.6.5.12); no keeping-of-livestock permission found for other residential districts.

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