Backyard hens & livestock — Municipality of Brenda – Waskada, Manitoba

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

In the Municipality of Brenda – Waskada, Manitoba, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Zoning By-law No. 21-2017, verified 2026-09-24. Livestock rule: Typically not allowed in GD Zone. Conditional use approval may be granted for small numbers, limited to 3 animal units per acre. Permit or licence: Development Permit required. Fee prescribed by Council. Setback: 3 feet side and rear yard (accessory buildings to rear of principal building).

Zoning By-law No. 21-2017 adopted bylaw
livestock rule Typically not allowed in GD Zone. Conditional use approval may be granted for small numbers, limited to 3 animal units per acre. s. 5.3(c)
permit or licence Development Permit required. Fee prescribed by Council. s. 7.2; s. 7.3; s. 7.30
setback 3 feet side and rear yard (accessory buildings to rear of principal building) TABLE 4-3 note (i)
scout note

Keeping of livestock/apiaries in the 'GD' (townsite/residential) zone is typically not allowed; Council may permit a small number via a conditional-use public hearing process, capped at 3 animal units per acre.

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