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Backyard hens & livestock — Marwayne, Alberta: Village of Marwayne Land Use Bylaw No. 572-19

In the Village of Marwayne, Alberta, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Village of Marwayne Land Use Bylaw No. 572-19, verified 2026-09-27. Livestock rule: No livestock other than small domestic pets such as cats and dogs may be allowed in any Residential District.

Village of Marwayne Land Use Bylaw No. 572-19 adopted bylaw

hens permitted	no	No fur bearing animals, fowl, livestock other than small domestic pets
roosters prohibited	yes	No fur bearing animals, fowl, livestock other than small domestic pets
livestock rule	No livestock other than small domestic pets such as cats and dogs may be allowed in any Residential District.	PET KEEPING AND ANIMAL BREEDING AND /OR BOARDING FACILITIES

scout note

Bans fowl and livestock (other than small domestic pets like cats and dogs) in all Residential Districts, regardless of whether the operation would otherwise be exempt under the provincial Agricultural Operation Practices Act.