Can I keep chickens, bees, or livestock on my property?
In the Town of Olds, Alberta, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Town of Olds Land Use Bylaw 2025-14, verified 2026-09-27. Permit or licence: valid license issued by the Town under the Community Standards Bylaw. Setback: at least 1.0 m from the side and rear parcel boundaries.
Town of Olds Land Use Bylaw 2025-14
adopted bylaw
hens permitted
yes
s. 4.7
permit or licence
valid license issued by the Town under the Community Standards Bylaw
s. 4.7(5)
setback
at least 1.0 m from the side and rear parcel boundaries
s. 4.7(4)
scout note
One chicken coop allowed per single/semi-detached dwelling in a Residential District, back yard only, at least 1.0m from side/rear lot lines, and only with a Town licence issued under the Community Standards Bylaw.