Can I keep chickens, bees, or livestock on my property?

Backyard hens & livestock — Glendon, Alberta: Village of Glendon Land Use Bylaw No. 492-21

In the Village of Glendon, Alberta, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Village of Glendon Land Use Bylaw No. 492-21, verified 2026-09-27. Livestock rule: On lots 0.4–32.0 ha, additional livestock units allowed, maximum 2; one horse over one year old equals one livestock unit. Permit or licence: No development permit required for keeping in accordance with s. 8.17; development permit required if not in accordance; no fee stated.

Village of Glendon Land Use Bylaw No. 492-21 adopted bylaw

hens permitted	yes	s. 8.17.1(d); s. 8.17.4(j)
livestock rule	On lots 0.4–32.0 ha, additional livestock units allowed, maximum 2; one horse over one year old equals one livestock unit.	s. 8.17.1(d); s. 8.17.4(a)
permit or licence	No development permit required for keeping in accordance with s. 8.17; development permit required if not in accordance; no fee stated.	"without the need to obtain a development permit"; "not in accordance with this Section 8.17 shall require a development permit"

scout note

Section 8.17 allows domestic pets/livestock on Residential lots without a permit up to set limits, incl. up to 10 ducks/turkeys/geese/chickens per livestock unit on lots ≥0.4ha, with required perimeter fencing; smaller lots capped at 4 pets.