Backyard hens & livestock — Spruce Grove, Alberta

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

In the City of Spruce Grove, Alberta, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by City of Spruce Grove Bylaw C-1313-24 Hens Bylaw, verified 2026-09-27. Max hens: no more than six (6) Hens. Permit or licence: Hen Keeping Licence required; fee prescribed in Development Fees and Fines Bylaw, as amended.

City of Spruce Grove Bylaw C-1313-24 Hens Bylaw adopted bylaw
hens permitted yes s. 2.1
max hens no more than six (6) Hens s. 3.2
roosters prohibited yes s. 5.1(c)
permit or licence Hen Keeping Licence required; fee prescribed in Development Fees and Fines Bylaw, as amended s. 3.4(b); s. 5.1(a)(i)
setback minimum of 1.2 metres from all adjacent property lines and 1.5 metres from the dwelling; minimum of 3 metres from dwelling windows and doors of neighbouring properties s. 6.3; s. 6.4
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Regulates the keeping of hens within the City of Spruce Grove.

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