Can I keep chickens, bees, or livestock on my property?
In the Township of Warwick, Ontario, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Animal Control By-law (By-law No. 93 of 2023, amended by By-law 78 of 2024), verified 2026-09-25. Livestock rule: No person shall keep farm animals or livestock (chickens, goats) in a Residential Area unless permitted by the Zoning By-Law.
Animal Control By-law (By-law No. 93 of 2023, amended by By-law 78 of 2024)
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s. 3.8
livestock rule
No person shall keep farm animals or livestock (chickens, goats) in a Residential Area unless permitted by the Zoning By-Law.
s. 3.8
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Prohibits keeping farm animals or livestock (e.g., chickens or goats) in a Residential Area unless permitted by the Township Zoning By-law; also caps household pets at 3 cats / 2 dogs without a kennel licence.