Backyard hens & livestock — Clarenville, Newfoundland and Labrador

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

In the Town of Clarenville, Newfoundland and Labrador, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Town of Clarenville Residential Poultry Regulations, 2022, verified 2026-08-29. Max hens: eight (8). Permit or licence: Permit required; fees prescribed by Council in the Permit Rate Policy. Setback: 7.5 metres from front property boundary line; 5 metres from rear or side property boundary line; 2 metres from dwelling.

Town of Clarenville Residential Poultry Regulations, 2022 adopted bylaw
hens permitted yes s. 4(a)
max hens eight (8) s. 4(c)
roosters prohibited yes s. 4(d)
permit or licence Permit required; fees prescribed by Council in the Permit Rate Policy s. 5(a), s. 5(c)
setback 7.5 metres from front property boundary line; 5 metres from rear or side property boundary line; 2 metres from dwelling s. 7(b), s. 7(c), s. 7(d)
scout note

Permit required to keep poultry (chickens, ducks, geese, etc.). Max 8 birds per residential property, roosters strictly prohibited, poultry must not free-range, coops/runs must sit in the rear yard at least 7.5m from front line, 5m from rear/side line, 2m from the dwelling.

Machine-readable: backyard-hens.json · Official website: http://www.clarenville.net/ · Last verified 2026-08-29 · Backyard hens & livestock across Newfoundland and Labrador · Backyard hens & livestock in other municipalities