Can I keep chickens, bees, or livestock on my property?
In the Village of Clyde, Alberta, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Village of Clyde Bylaw No. 2024-03-02 Urban Chickens and Other Unique Pets Bylaw, verified 2026-09-27. Max hens: four (4). Permit or licence: Chicken and other unique pets license required; annual fee as identified in the Village of Clyde Rates and Fees Bylaw. Setback: minimum 5 feet from any lot line; minimum 10 feet from a dwelling.
Village of Clyde Bylaw No. 2024-03-02 Urban Chickens and Other Unique Pets Bylaw
adopted bylaw
hens permitted
yes
s. 4
max hens
four (4)
s. 3(c)
roosters prohibited
yes
s. 6(a)(i)
permit or licence
Chicken and other unique pets license required; annual fee as identified in the Village of Clyde Rates and Fees Bylaw.
s. 3(c)(ii)
setback
minimum 5 feet from any lot line; minimum 10 feet from a dwelling
s. 4(a)(ii)
scout note
Licenses up to 8 chicken/unique-pet permits per property (max 4 unique pets); coop required in fenced rear yard, 10ft from dwelling, 5ft from lot line; roosters and commercial sale of eggs/meat/manure prohibited.