Backyard hens & livestock — Rural Municipality of Ellice – Archie, Manitoba

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

In the Rural Municipality of Ellice – Archie, Manitoba, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Zoning By-law No. 05-2019, verified 2026-09-24. Max hens: 9 animal units (AU), cumulative across species. Livestock rule: Prohibited in GD, RS, CC, CH, MG zones. Permitted in AG zone up to 9 animal units. Permit or licence: Development Permit required for establishment of a use.

Zoning By-law No. 05-2019 adopted bylaw

max hens	9 animal units (AU), cumulative across species	s. 4.6
livestock rule	Prohibited in GD, RS, CC, CH, MG zones. Permitted in AG zone up to 9 animal units.	s. 3.7, 3.8, 4.6
permit or licence	Development Permit required for establishment of a use	s. 5.4
setback	minimum setback of 4.5 meters (15 feet) from any site line	s. 4.6(iii)

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Zoning bylaw permits up to 9 animal units of livestock/poultry for personal use on farm or non-farm residential parcels (1 AU per 2 acres); animal shelters set back 4.6m, manure storage 15m from lot lines.

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