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Backyard hens & livestock — Rimbey, Alberta: Town of Rimbey Urban Hen Bylaw 973/21

In the Town of Rimbey, Alberta, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Town of Rimbey Urban Hen Bylaw 973/21, verified 2026-09-27. Max hens: no more than five (5) Urban Hens. Permit or licence: Urban Hen Registration Application and annual Urban Hen License required; annual $50.00 Urban Hen License fee. Setback: minimum 3.0 metres (9.8 ft) from the principle dwelling; minimum 1.0 metre (3.3. ft) from any property line.

Town of Rimbey Urban Hen Bylaw 973/21 adopted bylaw

hens permitted	yes	s. 4.1
max hens	no more than five (5) Urban Hens	s. 4.1
roosters prohibited	yes	s. 4.4(a)
permit or licence	Urban Hen Registration Application and annual Urban Hen License required; annual $50.00 Urban Hen License fee	s. 7.1; "Paying an annual $50.00 Urban Hen License fee"
setback	minimum 3.0 metres (9.8 ft) from the principle dwelling; minimum 1.0 metre (3.3. ft) from any property line	s. 5.2

scout note

Allows up to 5 hens (no roosters) per property with a Town license; minimum lot 464.52 sq m (5,000 sq ft); coop max 10 sq m/2.5m high, 1.0m from property line and 3.0m from the dwelling; no sale of eggs/meat/manure.