Backyard hens & livestock — Trinity, Newfoundland and Labrador

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

In the Town of Trinity, Newfoundland and Labrador, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Town of Trinity Development Regulations, 2024, verified 2026-08-29. Max hens: twelve (12) small livestock. Livestock rule: Only small livestock permitted on residential lots; larger livestock fall under Agriculture use. Permit or licence: Hives registered with the Newfoundland Provincial Apiarist.

Town of Trinity Development Regulations, 2024 adopted bylaw
hens permitted yes s. 4.7.1; Def. 52
max hens twelve (12) small livestock s. 4.7.1
bees permitted yes s. 4.7.2
livestock rule Only small livestock permitted on residential lots; larger livestock fall under Agriculture use. s. 4.7.1; Def. 52
permit or licence Hives registered with the Newfoundland Provincial Apiarist s. 4.7.2(c)
setback Hives: 3.0 metres from any lot line; Coops: side or rear yard s. 4.7.2(b); s. 4.7.4
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Urban Agriculture use permits up to 12 small livestock (chickens, ducks, rabbits, geese, guinea fowl) per residential lot in a fully fenced enclosure with coops in the side/rear yard; beekeeping allowed at 1 hive per 1,350 sq.m of lot, hives 3m from lot lines and registered with the Provincial Apiarist.

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