| hens permitted | yes | s. 15.1 |
| max hens | six | s. 15.9 |
| roosters prohibited | yes | s. 15.12(c) |
| bees permitted | yes | s. 14.1 |
| livestock rule | Livestock only in Urban Transition (UT) and Large Lot Rural (LLR) land use districts. | s. 8.2; Schedule "C" |
| permit or licence | Urban Hen Permit required; Urban Hen License (per Hen) $20. Urban Beekeeping Permit required; Urban Beekeeping License No Fee; annual provincial apiculturist registration by June 30 and PID required. | s. 15.1; s. 14.1; s. 14.2(e); Schedule "A" |
| setback | Bee Hives: at least ten meters from any Public Place, measured from the center of the top of the hive to the Adjacent lot line; at least three meters from all property lines; at least one foot between hives. | s. 14.7(c) |
scout note
Licensed 'Backyard Hens Pilot Program' allows 2-6 Urban Hens (no roosters) per property with a permit, education requirement and coop specs; a separate licensed Bee Hive program sets maximum hive counts and placement rules; both require neighbour notice/consent in practice via the application process.