Backyard hens & livestock — Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta
Can I keep chickens, bees, or livestock on my property?
In the City of Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by City of Fort Saskatchewan Responsible Pet Ownership Bylaw C11-24, verified 2026-09-27. Livestock rule: Livestock, including horses, are Prohibited Animals and shall not be kept on any property in the City unless a Development Permit is issued. Permit or licence: Development Permit required for Prohibited Animals (including bees); no fee stated.
City of Fort Saskatchewan Responsible Pet Ownership Bylaw C11-24
adopted bylaw
hens permitted
no
s. 2(w), s. 2(o), s. 2(x), s. 10.1
bees permitted
yes
s. 2(x)(ii); s. 10.1(b)
livestock rule
Livestock, including horses, are Prohibited Animals and shall not be kept on any property in the City unless a Development Permit is issued.
s. 10.1; s. 2(o), (x)
permit or licence
Development Permit required for Prohibited Animals (including bees); no fee stated
s. 10.1(b); s. 2(x)(ii)
scout note
Lists livestock (including poultry such as chickens) and bees (unless a permit is issued) as prohibited animals in the City, and caps pigeons/rabbits at 4 combined per premises in enclosed pens.