Backyard hens & livestock — Stellarton, Nova Scotia
Can I keep chickens, bees, or livestock on my property?
In the Town of Stellarton, Nova Scotia, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Towns of Pictou, Stellarton, and Trenton (Common) Land Use By-law, verified 2026-09-27. Livestock rule: R1 permits keeping ungulates as pets/non-commercial (hobby farm) with conditions; other residential zones prohibit keeping livestock.
Towns of Pictou, Stellarton, and Trenton (Common) Land Use By-law
adopted bylaw
livestock rule
R1 permits keeping ungulates as pets/non-commercial (hobby farm) with conditions; other residential zones prohibit keeping livestock.
s. 34; s. 36.2.4
scout note
In the R1 zone, residents may keep ungulates (e.g. horses, goats) as pets or on a non-commercial hobby farm only on a lot of at least 1 hectare for the first animal plus 0.2 ha for each additional one, with a shelter kept out of the front yard, 30.5 m from side and rear lot lines, covering under half the