Backyard hens & livestock — Victoria, Nova Scotia

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

In the County municipality of Victoria, Nova Scotia, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Municipality of the County of Victoria Land Use By-law, verified 2026-09-27. Livestock rule: one accessory structure, gross floor area no greater than 20.0 square metres, for keeping livestock.

Municipality of the County of Victoria Land Use By-law adopted bylaw
bees permitted yes s. 29 Definitions - Agricultural Use; s. 13.1.1(a)
livestock rule one accessory structure, gross floor area no greater than 20.0 square metres, for keeping livestock s. 6.2.2
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Keeping livestock as a hobby-scale 'accessory agricultural use' (accessory to a dwelling) is allowed in zones listing that use, including the Residential Centre (R) and Hamlet Residential (HR) zones, but limited to one livestock structure of at most 20 sq m; larger structures need a zone permitting full agricultural use. Fencing must meet the provincial Fences and Detention of Stray

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