Backyard hens & livestock — Miramichi, New Brunswick

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

In the City of Miramichi, New Brunswick, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by City of Miramichi Zoning By-Law No. 110, verified 2026-09-27. Max hens: six (6). Setback: 3m from any lot line.

City of Miramichi Zoning By-Law No. 110 adopted bylaw
hens permitted yes s. 3.2.1; s. 6.2.1(c)(i)
max hens six (6) s. 3.2.1(b)
roosters prohibited yes s. 3.2.1(b)
permit or licence Development Permit required; $20.00 where the development proposed is a single- or two-unit dwelling, including secondary uses, accessory buildings and structures s. 2.11.1; s. 2.11.4(1)(a)
setback 3m from any lot line s. 3.2.1(e)
scout note

Zoning By-law 110 permits a backyard poultry coop as a secondary residential use: max 6 hens/ducks, roosters explicitly prohibited, one coop in the rear yard set back 3m from lot lines, eggs/meat for household use only, on-site slaughter prohibited, manure kept in a sealed container.

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