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Backyard hens & livestock — Niagara Falls, Ontario: Animal Control By-law 2019-35

In the City of Niagara Falls, Ontario, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Animal Control By-law 2019-35, verified 2026-08-28. Max hens: 10. Livestock rule: No person shall keep livestock on any premises unless zoned to permit it by Zoning By-law No. 79-200. Setback: 25 feet from rear lot line; 15 feet from any side lot line.

Animal Control By-law 2019-35 adopted bylaw

hens permitted	yes	Schedule "D", s. 1.2
max hens	10	Schedule "D", s. 1.2: "maximum number of chickens permitted within the Urban boundary shall be ten (10)"
roosters prohibited	yes	Schedule "D", s. 1.1: "No Person shall Keep a rooster within the Urban boundary"
livestock rule	No person shall keep livestock on any premises unless zoned to permit it by Zoning By-law No. 79-200.	s. 4.14
setback	25 feet from rear lot line; 15 feet from any side lot line	Schedule "D", ss. 1.10–1.11

scout note

Prohibits keeping livestock (definition includes poultry) on any premises unless zoned to permit it; unauthorized livestock running at large may be seized/impounded by the City.