Backyard hens & livestock — Fredericton Junction, New Brunswick

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

In the Village of Fredericton Junction, New Brunswick, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Village of Fredericton Junction Rural Plan By-law No. 2020-01, verified 2026-09-27. Livestock rule: Except in RA, PRI, and OS zones, land may not be used for keeping or breeding livestock.

Village of Fredericton Junction Rural Plan By-law No. 2020-01 adopted bylaw
hens permitted no s. 5.36(1); s. 3 'LIVESTOCK'
bees permitted yes s. 3 'AGRICULTURAL USE' (d); s. 6.6.1(a)(iv)
livestock rule Except in RA, PRI, and OS zones, land may not be used for keeping or breeding livestock. s. 5.36(1)
scout note

Livestock/poultry keeping (livestock definition includes poultry) is prohibited outside the RA, PRI and OS zones. Where allowed, requires covered manure storage 20m from lot lines, a livestock facility 30m from any street line/20m from other lot lines, and a lot-size/setback table scaling with animal units.

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