Backyard hens & livestock — Saddle Hills County, Alberta
Can I keep chickens, bees, or livestock on my property?
In the Municipal District of Saddle Hills County, Alberta, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Saddle Hills County Land Use Bylaw No. 430-2024, verified 2026-09-27. Livestock rule: CR2 minor agricultural pursuits: max 1 animal unit per acre, max 3 animal units per lot. Permit or licence: Development permit required; fee established by resolution of Council.
Saddle Hills County Land Use Bylaw No. 430-2024
adopted bylaw
bees permitted
yes
s. 4.1.1 (Permitted Uses: apiary)
livestock rule
CR2 minor agricultural pursuits: max 1 animal unit per acre, max 3 animal units per lot.
s. 5.2.3(a)
permit or licence
Development permit required; fee established by resolution of Council.
s. 11.1; s. 11.3.2(l)
scout note
On Minor Agricultural Pursuit parcels, livestock is capped at 1 animal unit/acre (max 3 units/lot); 1 animal unit = 1 cow/horse, 2 sheep/goats/pigs, 50 fowl, or 30 rabbits; adequate fencing/buffering required.