Backyard hens & livestock — Gilbert Plains Municipality, Manitoba

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

In the Municipality of Gilbert Plains Municipality, Manitoba, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Gilbert Plains Municipality Zoning By-law No. 2022-09, verified 2026-09-24. Max hens: 10 animal units (AU). Livestock rule: Animal Keeping and Livestock Operations are not permitted in RG zone. Permit or licence: Development permit required; fee established by Council.

Gilbert Plains Municipality Zoning By-law No. 2022-09 adopted bylaw
hens permitted no Part 3 Use Table
max hens 10 animal units (AU) s. 4.2(a)
bees permitted yes Part 3 Use Table
livestock rule Animal Keeping and Livestock Operations are not permitted in RG zone. Part 3 Use Table
permit or licence Development permit required; fee established by Council s. 5.4, s. 5.8(d)
setback 15 ft (4.5 m) from site line; 250 ft (76 m) from Dwelling (Animal Keeping) s. 4.2(d), s. 4.1
scout note

Animal keeping capped at 10 animal units per site (max 2 AU per 2 acres, or 2 horses per 5 acres); animal structures need a 15 ft setback from site lines; chickens are not permitted in the GD zone; beekeeping is a conditional use within 1 mile of residential/commercial/GD zones.

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