{
 "topic": "backyard-hens",
 "label": "Backyard hens & livestock",
 "question": "Can I keep chickens, bees, or livestock on my property?",
 "jurisdiction": "Prince Edward Island",
 "country": "CA",
 "source": "https://govanswers.org/ca/pe/backyard-hens/",
 "municipalities": [
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003172",
   "name": "Alberton",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/pe/alberton/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/pe/alberton/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/pe/alberton/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Livestock Regulation Bylaw (Bylaw #1-2026)",
   "document_number": "1-2026",
   "adopted_date": "2026-03-09",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/pe/alberton/backyard-hens/regulations-1-2026/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Alberton, Prince Edward Island, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Livestock Regulation Bylaw (Bylaw #1-2026), verified 2026-09-27. Livestock rule: No Person shall keep Livestock within the boundaries of the Town."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003177",
   "name": "Borden-Carleton",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/pe/borden-carleton/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/pe/borden-carleton/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/pe/borden-carleton/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Town of Borden-Carleton Zoning and Development Bylaw (Bylaw 04-15)",
   "document_number": "04-15",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/pe/borden-carleton/backyard-hens/bylaw-04-15/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Borden-Carleton, Prince Edward Island, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Town of Borden-Carleton Zoning and Development Bylaw (Bylaw 04-15), verified 2026-09-27. Livestock rule: Keeping of livestock not permitted within any residential zone."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003182",
   "name": "Charlottetown",
   "type": "City",
   "path": "/ca/pe/charlottetown/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/pe/charlottetown/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/pe/charlottetown/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "City of Charlottetown Nuisance Bylaw",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": "2017-09-11",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/pe/charlottetown/backyard-hens/city-of-charlottetown-nuisance-bylaw/",
   "answer": "In the City of Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by City of Charlottetown Nuisance Bylaw, verified 2026-09-27. Livestock rule: No person shall keep livestock in any area of the City."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003187",
   "name": "Eastern Kings",
   "type": "Rural municipality",
   "path": "/ca/pe/eastern-kings/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/pe/eastern-kings/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/pe/eastern-kings/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Rural Municipality of Eastern Kings Subdivision and Development Control Bylaw (Zoning & Subdivision Control Bylaw)",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/pe/eastern-kings/backyard-hens/rural-municipality-of-eastern-kings-subdivision-and/",
   "answer": "In the Rural municipality of Eastern Kings, Prince Edward Island, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Rural Municipality of Eastern Kings Subdivision and Development Control Bylaw (Zoning & Subdivision Control Bylaw), verified 2026-09-27. Livestock rule: Household livestock operations are not listed as permitted in the Residential Zone; uses not listed are not permitted. Setback: 1.8 metres (6 feet) from any property lines."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003198",
   "name": "Miltonvale Park",
   "type": "Rural municipality",
   "path": "/ca/pe/miltonvale-park/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/pe/miltonvale-park/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/pe/miltonvale-park/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Rural Municipality of Miltonvale Park Zoning and Subdivision Control (Development) Bylaw, Bylaw #2021-14",
   "document_number": "2021-14",
   "adopted_date": "2021-10-20",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/pe/miltonvale-park/backyard-hens/bylaw-2021-14/",
   "answer": "In the Rural municipality of Miltonvale Park, Prince Edward Island, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Rural Municipality of Miltonvale Park Zoning and Subdivision Control (Development) Bylaw, Bylaw #2021-14, verified 2026-09-27. Max hens: Maximum 3 per 0.1 ha (0.25 acre). Livestock rule: In residential zones, keeping Livestock permitted up to 3 animals per 0.1 ha; pigs, sheep, goats max 1 per 0.1 ha; other at Council discretion."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003201",
   "name": "Morell",
   "type": "Rural municipality",
   "path": "/ca/pe/morell/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/pe/morell/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/pe/morell/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Rural Municipality of Morell Animal Control Bylaw (2020-15)",
   "document_number": "2020-15",
   "adopted_date": "2020-09-21",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/pe/morell/backyard-hens/bylaw-2020-15/",
   "answer": "In the Rural municipality of Morell, Prince Edward Island, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Rural Municipality of Morell Animal Control Bylaw (2020-15), verified 2026-09-27. Livestock rule: Horse, donkey, cow, bull, ox, sheep, goat, pig and other listed animals are not permitted within the Municipality, except farm animals on bona fide farms."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003211",
   "name": "Souris",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/pe/souris/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/pe/souris/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/pe/souris/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Town of Souris Companion Animal Control By-law (Bylaw 2004-05)",
   "document_number": "2004-05",
   "adopted_date": "2004-06-29",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/pe/souris/backyard-hens/bylaw-2004-05/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Souris, Prince Edward Island, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Town of Souris Companion Animal Control By-law (Bylaw 2004-05), verified 2026-09-27. Livestock rule: Horse within Town requires proper permits from Town."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003218",
   "name": "Stratford",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/pe/stratford/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/pe/stratford/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/pe/stratford/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Town of Stratford Animal Control Bylaw (Bylaw 26)",
   "document_number": "26",
   "adopted_date": "2004-10-13",
   "transcript_url": null,
   "answer": "The Town of Stratford, Prince Edward Island has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Town of Stratford Animal Control Bylaw (Bylaw 26), verified 2026-09-27."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003219",
   "name": "Summerside",
   "type": "City",
   "path": "/ca/pe/summerside/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/pe/summerside/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/pe/summerside/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "City of Summerside Animal Control Bylaw (CS-15)",
   "document_number": "CS-15",
   "adopted_date": "2018-09-17",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/pe/summerside/backyard-hens/bylaw-cs-15/",
   "answer": "In the City of Summerside, Prince Edward Island, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by City of Summerside Animal Control Bylaw (CS-15), verified 2026-09-27. Livestock rule: Horses and listed livestock require an animal permit to keep or harbour within the City; bona fide farm animals exempt. Permit or licence: Animal permit required for chickens/livestock; fee set by Council resolution (amount not stated)."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003220",
   "name": "Three Rivers",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/pe/three-rivers/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/pe/three-rivers/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/pe/three-rivers/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Town of Three Rivers Development Bylaw #2023-02",
   "document_number": "2023-02",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/pe/three-rivers/backyard-hens/bylaw-2023-02/",
   "answer": "The Town of Three Rivers, Prince Edward Island has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Town of Three Rivers Development Bylaw #2023-02, verified 2026-09-27."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003225",
   "name": "Victoria",
   "type": "Rural municipality",
   "path": "/ca/pe/victoria/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/pe/victoria/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/pe/victoria/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Victoria Zoning and Subdivision Control (Development) Bylaw (2024)",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/pe/victoria/backyard-hens/victoria-zoning-and-subdivision-control-bylaw/",
   "answer": "In the Rural municipality of Victoria, Prince Edward Island, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Victoria Zoning and Subdivision Control (Development) Bylaw (2024), verified 2026-09-27. Livestock rule: The keeping of livestock shall be prohibited except on a farm property in the agricultural zone, or in accordance with Section 5.5, Fowl and Rabbits."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003228",
   "name": "West River",
   "type": "Rural municipality",
   "path": "/ca/pe/west-river/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/pe/west-river/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/pe/west-river/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Rural Municipality of West River Land Use Bylaw (Bylaw #2022-04)",
   "document_number": "2022-04",
   "adopted_date": "2022-10-13",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/pe/west-river/backyard-hens/bylaw-2022-04/",
   "answer": "In the Rural municipality of West River, Prince Edward Island, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Rural Municipality of West River Land Use Bylaw (Bylaw #2022-04), verified 2026-09-27. Max hens: Maximum 3 per 0.1 ha (0.25 acre). Livestock rule: In Rural Residential Zone, livestock permitted up to 3 animals/0.1 ha; horses max 1/0.2 ha; other at Council discretion. Setback: Livestock structure at least 5 m (16.4 ft) to a lot line; hives must be located in rear yard."
  }
 ],
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  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003171",
   "name": "Abram-Village",
   "path": "/ca/pe/abram-village/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003173",
   "name": "Alexandra",
   "path": "/ca/pe/alexandra/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003176",
   "name": "Belfast",
   "path": "/ca/pe/belfast/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003178",
   "name": "Brackley",
   "path": "/ca/pe/brackley/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003184",
   "name": "Cornwall",
   "path": "/ca/pe/cornwall/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003185",
   "name": "Crapaud",
   "path": "/ca/pe/crapaud/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003190",
   "name": "Hazelbrook",
   "path": "/ca/pe/hazelbrook/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003192",
   "name": "Kensington",
   "path": "/ca/pe/kensington/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003193",
   "name": "Kingston",
   "path": "/ca/pe/kingston/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003194",
   "name": "Kinkora",
   "path": "/ca/pe/kinkora/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003195",
   "name": "Linkletter",
   "path": "/ca/pe/linkletter/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003197",
   "name": "Malpeque Bay",
   "path": "/ca/pe/malpeque-bay/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003200",
   "name": "Miscouche",
   "path": "/ca/pe/miscouche/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003203",
   "name": "Murray Harbour",
   "path": "/ca/pe/murray-harbour/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003204",
   "name": "Murray River",
   "path": "/ca/pe/murray-river/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003205",
   "name": "North Rustico",
   "path": "/ca/pe/north-rustico/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003206",
   "name": "North Shore",
   "path": "/ca/pe/north-shore/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003209",
   "name": "O'Leary",
   "path": "/ca/pe/o-leary/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003210",
   "name": "Sherbrooke",
   "path": "/ca/pe/sherbrooke/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003217",
   "name": "Stanley Bridge, Hope River, Bayview, Cavendish and North Rustico",
   "path": "/ca/pe/stanley-bridge-hope-river-bayview-cavendish-and-north-rustico/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003224",
   "name": "Union Road",
   "path": "/ca/pe/union-road/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003226",
   "name": "Warren Grove",
   "path": "/ca/pe/warren-grove/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003227",
   "name": "Wellington",
   "path": "/ca/pe/wellington/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003229",
   "name": "York",
   "path": "/ca/pe/york/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003174",
   "name": "Annandale-Little Pond-Howe Bay",
   "path": "/ca/pe/annandale-little-pond-howe-bay/",
   "status": "none_found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-03"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003175",
   "name": "Bedeque and Area",
   "path": "/ca/pe/bedeque-and-area/",
   "status": "none_found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-03"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003179",
   "name": "Breadalbane",
   "path": "/ca/pe/breadalbane/",
   "status": "none_found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-03"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003180",
   "name": "Central Kings",
   "path": "/ca/pe/central-kings/",
   "status": "none_found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-03"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003181",
   "name": "Central Prince",
   "path": "/ca/pe/central-prince/",
   "status": "none_found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-03"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003186",
   "name": "Darlington",
   "path": "/ca/pe/darlington/",
   "status": "none_found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-03"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003188",
   "name": "Greenmount-Montrose",
   "path": "/ca/pe/greenmount-montrose/",
   "status": "none_found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-03"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003189",
   "name": "Hampshire",
   "path": "/ca/pe/hampshire/",
   "status": "none_found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-03"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003191",
   "name": "Hunter River",
   "path": "/ca/pe/hunter-river/",
   "status": "none_found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-03"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003196",
   "name": "Lot 11 and Area",
   "path": "/ca/pe/lot-11-and-area/",
   "status": "none_found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-03"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003199",
   "name": "Miminegash",
   "path": "/ca/pe/miminegash/",
   "status": "none_found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-03"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003202",
   "name": "Mount Stewart",
   "path": "/ca/pe/mount-stewart/",
   "status": "none_found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-03"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003207",
   "name": "North Wiltshire",
   "path": "/ca/pe/north-wiltshire/",
   "status": "none_found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-03"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003208",
   "name": "Northport",
   "path": "/ca/pe/northport/",
   "status": "none_found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-03"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003212",
   "name": "Souris West",
   "path": "/ca/pe/souris-west/",
   "status": "none_found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-03"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003213",
   "name": "St. Felix",
   "path": "/ca/pe/st-felix/",
   "status": "none_found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-03"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003214",
   "name": "St. Louis",
   "path": "/ca/pe/st-louis/",
   "status": "none_found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-03"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003215",
   "name": "St. Nicholas",
   "path": "/ca/pe/st-nicholas/",
   "status": "none_found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-03"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003216",
   "name": "St. Peters Bay",
   "path": "/ca/pe/st-peters-bay/",
   "status": "none_found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-03"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003221",
   "name": "Tignish",
   "path": "/ca/pe/tignish/",
   "status": "none_found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-03"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003222",
   "name": "Tignish Shore",
   "path": "/ca/pe/tignish-shore/",
   "status": "none_found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-03"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003183",
   "name": "Clyde River",
   "path": "/ca/pe/clyde-river/",
   "status": "uncertain",
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003223",
   "name": "Tyne Valley",
   "path": "/ca/pe/tyne-valley/",
   "status": "uncertain",
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27"
  }
 ]
}