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Backyard hens & livestock — Picture Butte, Alberta: Town of Picture Butte Urban Hen Bylaw No. 926-22

In the Town of Picture Butte, Alberta, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Town of Picture Butte Urban Hen Bylaw No. 926-22, verified 2026-09-27. Max hens: up to five (5) Hens; up to fifteen (15) Hens for properties zoned Public - P. Livestock rule: Agricultural operations, including keeping livestock, are neither a permitted nor discretionary use in Urban Area.

Town of Picture Butte Urban Hen Bylaw No. 926-22 adopted bylaw

hens permitted	yes	s. 4.4.1(b)
max hens	up to five (5) Hens; up to fifteen (15) Hens for properties zoned Public - P	s. 4.2; s. 4.3
roosters prohibited	yes	s. 3.1.1
livestock rule	Agricultural operations, including keeping livestock, are neither a permitted nor discretionary use in Urban Area.	s. 2.1(12)
permit or licence	Urban Hen Licence required; Application Fee: As per the Fees, Rates and Services Bylaw $100 Proposed; Annual Urban Hen Licence Fee: As per the Fees, Rates and Services Bylaw $30 Proposed	s. 4.2; Schedule "A"

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Up to 10 Urban Hen Licences town-wide, each allowing up to 5 hens (15 on Public-zoned land) in a residential coop of 9.2m2 or less and up to 2m tall; roosters, selling hen products, and slaughtering on-site are prohibited; 50%+ of contiguous neighbours must not object for a licence to issue.