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Backyard hens & livestock — Standard, Alberta: Village of Standard Animal Control Bylaw 2024-06

In the Village of Standard, Alberta, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Village of Standard Animal Control Bylaw 2024-06, verified 2026-09-27. Livestock rule: Livestock of any kind are not permitted within Residential Districts, Public Service Districts, and Central Business Districts.

Village of Standard Animal Control Bylaw 2024-06 adopted bylaw

hens permitted	no	s. 3.3
roosters prohibited	yes	s. 3.3
livestock rule	Livestock of any kind are not permitted within Residential Districts, Public Service Districts, and Central Business Districts.	s. 3.3
permit or licence	Animals, not including dogs, are not required to be registered or licensed; owners may license animals using the fees for licensing dogs in accordance with the Master Rates Bylaw.	s. 4.1; s. 4.2

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Livestock of any kind (defined to include poultry) is not permitted within Residential, Public Service or Central Business Districts; livestock found on a property makes the owner liable and puts the property in contravention of the Community Standards Bylaw.