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Backyard hens & livestock — High Level, Alberta: Town of High Level Responsible Animal Ownership Bylaw No. 1032-23

In the Town of High Level, Alberta, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Town of High Level Responsible Animal Ownership Bylaw No. 1032-23, verified 2026-09-27. Max hens: six (6) birds. Livestock rule: No person may possess any Agricultural Animal, other than poultry; equine permitted only at parades, rodeos, and agricultural-related events. Permit or licence: Urban Poultry Permit required.

Town of High Level Responsible Animal Ownership Bylaw No. 1032-23 adopted bylaw

hens permitted	yes	Schedule C, s. 1
max hens	six (6) birds	Schedule C, s. 8
roosters prohibited	yes	Schedule C, s. 8
livestock rule	No person may possess any Agricultural Animal, other than poultry; equine permitted only at parades, rodeos, and agricultural-related events.	s. 22; s. 22(a)(i)
permit or licence	Urban Poultry Permit required	s. 64
setback	Must meet all minimum setback requirements defined within the Land Use Bylaw from all lot lines, existing and new buildings and structures.	Schedule C, s. 11(h)

scout note

Prohibits keeping agricultural animals (cattle, horses, sheep, swine, goats and similar) in town, but exempts poultry from that ban; bovine and other livestock are allowed only in agricultural or park districts with a development permit, and swine and guinea fowl are barred.