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Backyard hens & livestock — Hearst, Ontario: Zoning By-law No. 76-19 (Consolidated) - hen houses in residential zones

In the Town of Hearst, Ontario, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Zoning By-law No. 76-19 (Consolidated) - hen houses in residential zones, verified 2026-09-25. Livestock rule: Horse stables, cow barns and hen houses are not permitted in Residential Zones.

Zoning By-law No. 76-19 (Consolidated) - hen houses in residential zones adopted bylaw

hens permitted	no	s. 3.1.5 — "hen houses are not permitted in Residential Zones"
livestock rule	Horse stables, cow barns and hen houses are not permitted in Residential Zones.	s. 3.1.5 — "horse stables, cow barns and hen houses are not permitted in Residential Zones"

scout note

Housing of animals/birds other than domestic pets in an accessory building is not permitted in a Residential zone; horse stables, cow barns and hen houses expressly not permitted in Residential zones.