Backyard hens & livestock — Lacombe County, Alberta
Can I keep chickens, bees, or livestock on my property?
In the Municipal District of Lacombe County, Alberta, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Lacombe County Land Use Bylaw No. 1237/17 (Parts 1-8), verified 2026-09-27. Permit or licence: No development permit required for keeping of animals in any residential district.
Lacombe County Land Use Bylaw No. 1237/17 (Parts 1-8)
adopted bylaw
permit or licence
No development permit required for keeping of animals in any residential district
s. 3.2(2)(u)
scout note
Residential districts allow up to 6 poultry (no roosters) in a secure coop with setbacks, plus up to 1 beehive/apiary set back 9.14m from dwellings and 3.05m from boundaries; livestock generally prohibited in these districts, with a development-permit path to exceed limits.