Backyard hens & livestock — West Cove, Alberta

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

In the Summer Village of West Cove, Alberta, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Summer Village of West Cove Land Use Bylaw 417-16, verified 2026-09-27. Livestock rule: No person shall keep or permit to be kept in any part of any yard in any Land Use District any livestock.

Summer Village of West Cove Land Use Bylaw 417-16 adopted bylaw
livestock rule No person shall keep or permit to be kept in any part of any yard in any Land Use District any livestock. s. 4.22(1)
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Land Use Bylaw Section 4.22 ("Keeping of Animals") bans keeping or permitting any livestock in any yard, in any Land Use District, village-wide, and bans keeping pets/domestic animals commercially outside an approved kennel.

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