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Backyard hens & livestock — Stettler, Alberta: Town of Stettler Land Use Bylaw 2190-25

In the Town of Stettler, Alberta, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Town of Stettler Land Use Bylaw 2190-25, verified 2026-09-27. Livestock rule: No person shall keep any farm animals except in the DC4: Direct Control Urban Reserve District and UR: Urban Reserve District.

Town of Stettler Land Use Bylaw 2190-25 adopted bylaw

hens permitted	no	s. 47.3; Table 47-1
roosters prohibited	yes	Table 47-1
livestock rule	No person shall keep any farm animals except in the DC4: Direct Control Urban Reserve District and UR: Urban Reserve District.	s. 47.3

scout note

Farm animals (horses, sheep/goats, chickens; roosters prohibited) may be kept only in the DC4 Direct Control Urban Reserve and UR Urban Reserve districts, limited to 1-4 animal units by lot size up to 4.856 ha (12 acres); 4 chickens equal one animal unit (Sec. 47.3). Not permitted elsewhere in town.