Backyard hens & livestock — County of Paintearth No. 18, Alberta
Can I keep chickens, bees, or livestock on my property?
In the Municipal District of County of Paintearth No. 18, Alberta, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by County of Paintearth No. 18 Land Use Bylaw #698-21 (amended and updated July 15, 2025), verified 2026-09-27. Livestock rule: Hamlet Residential: livestock per Appendix B or Municipal Planning Commission approval; Country Residential: one animal unit per 2.5 acres. Permit or licence: No permit required for beekeeping if conditions met; otherwise discretionary use; no fee stated. Setback: Hives: at least 250 m from any residence or public place; at least 3 m from any property line.
County of Paintearth No. 18 Land Use Bylaw #698-21 (amended and updated July 15, 2025)
adopted bylaw
bees permitted
yes
s. 19(12)(b)(iii)
livestock rule
Hamlet Residential: livestock per Appendix B or Municipal Planning Commission approval; Country Residential: one animal unit per 2.5 acres.
s. 24(6)(e); s. 21(2)
permit or licence
No permit required for beekeeping if conditions met; otherwise discretionary use; no fee stated.
s. 19(12)(b); s. 19(2)
setback
Hives: at least 250 m from any residence or public place; at least 3 m from any property line.
s. 19(12)(b)(i)
scout note
Beekeeping is only permitted (as a use not requiring a permit) in Agricultural, Airport Fringe and Natural Resource Extraction Districts - not on residential/hamlet land; hives must sit 250m from any residence and 3m from property lines, with neighbours within 300m notified first.