Can I keep chickens, bees, or livestock on my property?
In the Municipality of Brighton, Ontario, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Backyard Hen By-law No. 012-2021, verified 2026-09-21. Max hens: maximum of six (6) hens. Setback: meet the side and rear yard setbacks of the dwelling unit.
Backyard Hen By-law No. 012-2021
adopted bylaw
hens permitted
yes
s. 4.41 i
max hens
maximum of six (6) hens
s. 4.41 i
roosters prohibited
yes
s. 4.41 xi.b
setback
meet the side and rear yard setbacks of the dwelling unit
s. 4.41 vi
scout note
Amends zoning by-law to permit up to 6 hens (no roosters) in RR/R1/R2/R3/HR/SHR zones for egg production only; coop max 9m2 with rear-yard setbacks, run max 30m2.