Backyard hens & livestock — Rural Municipality of East St. Paul, Manitoba

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

In the Rural Municipality of East St. Paul, Manitoba, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Zoning By-law No. 2009-04, verified 2026-09-24. Permit or licence: Development permit and Conditional Use approval required.

Zoning By-law No. 2009-04 adopted bylaw
hens permitted yes Section 9.3(7); Section 6.1(96)
permit or licence Development permit and Conditional Use approval required Section 4.0(1); Section 1.11(1)(a)(ii)
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Zoning bylaw allows up to 5 hens (no roosters or geese) per residential lot; coop must be in the rear yard, 4.6m from property lines, max 1.83m tall, enclosure under 11.15 sq m.

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