Backyard hens & livestock — Municipal District of Greenview No. 16, Alberta

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

In the Municipal District of Greenview No. 16, Alberta, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Municipal District of Greenview No. 16 Land Use Bylaw No. 25-1000, verified 2026-09-27. Max hens: six (6) hens per site.

Municipal District of Greenview No. 16 Land Use Bylaw No. 25-1000 adopted bylaw
hens permitted yes s. 6.6
max hens six (6) hens per site s. 6.6(1)(b)
roosters prohibited yes s. 6.6(1)(b)
bees permitted yes s. 6.5
permit or licence A valid development permit must be obtained through the Development Authority to operate a backyard beekeeping operation, except for parcels in CR-1, A-1 and A-2 Districts which are exempt. s. 6.5(2)
setback Coop and pen: at least 2.5 m (8.2 ft) from exterior side parcel line, interior side parcel line, and rear parcel line; beehive: not within 6.5 m (21.3 ft) of any property boundary. s. 6.6(1)(f); s. 6.5(1)(e)
scout note

Sec 6.5 Backyard Beekeeping/hens: max 6 hens per site for personal egg use, no roosters; backyard beekeeping permitted (exempt in CR-1/A-1/A-2 districts) with siting/setback rules.

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