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Backyard hens & livestock — Wembley, Alberta: Town of Wembley Animal Control Bylaw 768 (Urban Hen Program)

In the Town of Wembley, Alberta, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Town of Wembley Animal Control Bylaw 768 (Urban Hen Program), verified 2026-09-27. Max hens: four (4) Hens. Livestock rule: No person shall keep Livestock within Town boundaries without Council approval, except Urban Hens with a valid Urban Hen License. Permit or licence: Urban Hen License required; fee $100.00; PID Number required.

Town of Wembley Animal Control Bylaw 768 (Urban Hen Program) adopted bylaw

hens permitted	yes	s. 23.4(a)
max hens	four (4) Hens	s. 23.4(a)
roosters prohibited	yes	s. 23.4(b)
livestock rule	No person shall keep Livestock within Town boundaries without Council approval, except Urban Hens with a valid Urban Hen License.	s. 22(a)
permit or licence	Urban Hen License required; fee $100.00; PID Number required.	s. 23.1(b); Schedule "G"; s. 23.2(e)
setback	minimum 10 feet from a dwelling; 3 feet from side or rear property line; 2.5 feet from other buildings; 10 feet from any window	s. 23.3(b)

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Animal Control Bylaw bans keeping livestock without Council approval except under an Urban Hen Licence (two-year pilot); requires a site plan, CAO pre/post-coop inspections and a provincial PID number; bans egg/meat/manure sales and on-site slaughter.