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Backyard hens & livestock — Longview, Alberta: Village of Longview Responsible Pet Ownership Bylaw 486-26 (Revised)

In the Village of Longview, Alberta, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Village of Longview Responsible Pet Ownership Bylaw 486-26 (Revised), verified 2026-09-27. Max hens: six (6) Hens. Livestock rule: Livestock (including horses) prohibited within Village boundaries except as permitted by this Bylaw, including where allowed under the Land Use Bylaw. Permit or licence: Must be registered in Backyard Hen Program; application including first annual licensing fee; $15 Backyard Hens Licensing fee renewable annually by January.

Village of Longview Responsible Pet Ownership Bylaw 486-26 (Revised) adopted bylaw

hens permitted	yes	s. 1.3; s. 14.2
max hens	six (6) Hens	s. 14.6(b); Schedule "D" C1.5
roosters prohibited	yes	s. 14.7
livestock rule	Livestock (including horses) prohibited within Village boundaries except as permitted by this Bylaw, including where allowed under the Land Use Bylaw.	s. 2.1(ee)(i); s. 3.2(d); s. 3.3(c)
permit or licence	Must be registered in Backyard Hen Program; application including first annual licensing fee; $15 Backyard Hens Licensing fee renewable annually by January.	s. 14.2; s. 14.3; Schedule "D" C4.1
setback	At least 1 metre from a property line where there is an adjacent neighbour; zero 'O' setbacks where no adjacent neighbouring property.	Schedule "D" C2.6

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Runs a Backyard Hen Program: up to 6 hens (no roosters) per household with a $15 annual licence, coop min. 3 sq ft per hen sited in the rear yard, and prohibits slaughtering hens or selling hen products within Village limits.