Backyard hens & livestock — Cremona, Alberta

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

In the Village of Cremona, Alberta, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Village of Cremona Bylaw 476-17 (Residential Community Standards), verified 2026-09-27. Livestock rule: Other than urban chickens, no farm animals permitted; Urban Reserve allows three animals, more require Municipal Planning Commission approval. Permit or licence: Register with the Village for the keeping of Urban Chickens.

Village of Cremona Bylaw 476-17 (Residential Community Standards) adopted bylaw
hens permitted yes s. 31; s. 33
roosters prohibited yes s. 32(a)
livestock rule Other than urban chickens, no farm animals permitted; Urban Reserve allows three animals, more require Municipal Planning Commission approval. s. 31
permit or licence Register with the Village for the keeping of Urban Chickens s. 33(a)
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Permits keeping of licensed 'urban chickens' (hens only, no roosters) with minimum coop/outdoor-enclosure space per bird; other farm animals/livestock banned village-wide except up to 3 head on Urban Reserve land.

Machine-readable: backyard-hens.json · Official website: http://www.village.cremona.ab.ca · Last verified 2026-09-27 · Backyard hens & livestock across Alberta · Backyard hens & livestock in other municipalities