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Backyard hens & livestock — Hartland, New Brunswick: Town of Hartland By-Law No. B-46.5 (Zoning By-Law Amendment - Backyard Hens)

In the Town of Hartland, New Brunswick, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Town of Hartland By-Law No. B-46.5 (Zoning By-Law Amendment - Backyard Hens), verified 2026-09-27. Max hens: six. Livestock rule: No land may be used for keeping or breeding livestock, except RA Zone and keeping hens in R1/R2. Setback: minimum 10 metres from any dwelling on an adjacent lot and minimum 3 metres from any side or rear lot line.

Town of Hartland By-Law No. B-46.5 (Zoning By-Law Amendment - Backyard Hens) adopted bylaw

hens permitted	yes	s. 3.22(b)
max hens	six	s. 4.1.15(d)
roosters prohibited	yes	s. 4.1.15(d)
livestock rule	No land may be used for keeping or breeding livestock, except RA Zone and keeping hens in R1/R2.	s. 3.22
setback	minimum 10 metres from any dwelling on an adjacent lot and minimum 3 metres from any side or rear lot line	s. 4.1.15(i)

scout note

Permits up to 6 hens (no roosters) on R-1/R-2 lots with an existing single-detached dwelling. Coop and run together capped at 9.5 sq. m, set back 10m from a dwelling on an adjacent lot and 3m from side/rear lines; selling eggs/meat/manure or slaughtering on-site is prohibited.