Backyard hens & livestock — Carleton North, New Brunswick

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

In the Town of Carleton North, New Brunswick, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by District of Carleton North Zoning By-law, By-law #P-02, verified 2026-09-27. Max hens: six hens. Livestock rule: Hobby Farm in Rural/Rural Residential: max 1 Animal Unit per 4,000 m². Setback: 4.5 metres (15 feet) from adjacent property lines.

District of Carleton North Zoning By-law, By-law #P-02 adopted bylaw
hens permitted yes s. 4.19
max hens six hens s. 4.19(a)
roosters prohibited yes s. 4.19(b)
bees permitted yes s. 4.15; Hobby Farm definition: 'including the keeping of bees'
livestock rule Hobby Farm in Rural/Rural Residential: max 1 Animal Unit per 4,000 m². s. 4.15
setback 4.5 metres (15 feet) from adjacent property lines s. 4.19(e)
scout note

Permits keeping up to 6 hens (no male fowl) as an accessory use on lots of at least 1,100 m2 with a one-unit dwelling or mini-home in the R1/R2 zones; hens need an enclosed, roofed, ventilated coop connected to a fully enclosed run, set back 3 m from any potable well and 4.5 m from adjacent property lines, not in

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