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Backyard hens & livestock — Orillia, Ontario: Municipal Code Chapter 287 - Hen Coop Licensing

In the City of Orillia, Ontario, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Municipal Code Chapter 287 - Hen Coop Licensing, verified 2026-09-25. Max hens: 4. Permit or licence: Licence required; fee of $100. Setback: 8 m of any Dwelling; 3 m of any Lot Line; 3 m of any Structure; 3 m of any sewage works; 15 m of any Lot Line on which a school is located.

Municipal Code Chapter 287 - Hen Coop Licensing adopted bylaw

hens permitted	yes	s. 287.4.1
max hens	4	s. 287.5.1.2
roosters prohibited	yes	s. 287.5.2
permit or licence	Licence required; fee of $100	s. 287.4.2(d)
setback	8 m of any Dwelling; 3 m of any Lot Line; 3 m of any Structure; 3 m of any sewage works; 15 m of any Lot Line on which a school is located	s. 287.5.1.5

scout note

City licence required to keep hens; max 4 hens per lot, hens must be ≥4 months old, minimum lot area 500 m², one hen coop and one outdoor run per lot, roosters prohibited, no selling of eggs/meat/manure, coop must be predator-proof and cleaned daily.