Backyard hens & livestock — Barrington, Nova Scotia

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

In the District municipality of Barrington, Nova Scotia, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Municipality of the District of Barrington Land Use By-law, verified 2026-09-27. Livestock rule: Domestic Agriculture in RG/MU/RD: min lot area 15,000 sq ft; 29,000 sq ft if keeping horse(s) or cow(s).

Municipality of the District of Barrington Land Use By-law adopted bylaw
bees permitted yes s. 5.1; Part 19 (Agriculture)
livestock rule Domestic Agriculture in RG/MU/RD: min lot area 15,000 sq ft; 29,000 sq ft if keeping horse(s) or cow(s). s. 18.7(a)
scout note

Domestic Agriculture ('Hobby Farm' - keeping livestock, fowl and bees accessory to a residence, for personal use) is allowed in the Residential General, Mixed Use and Rural Development zones (s.18.7): minimum lot 15,000 sq ft (29,000 sq ft if horses or cows are kept); animals must be contained by fencing, enclosures or buildings; animal buildings at least 30 ft from

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