Backyard hens & livestock — Nobleford, Alberta

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

In the Town of Nobleford, Alberta, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Town of Nobleford Bylaw No. 682 (Keeping of Wild or Domestic Animals or Poultry) and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-09-27. Max hens: up to five (5) Hens. Permit or licence: Urban hen license required; non-refundable application fee $10.00; annual license fee $50.00. Setback: Minimum 1.5m (5.0 ft) from side or rear of property; minimum 3.1 m (10 ft) from a corner side (corner lot).

Town of Nobleford Bylaw No. 682 (Keeping of Wild or Domestic Animals or Poultry) adopted bylaw
hens permitted yes deems it desirable to allow the keeping of chickens
roosters prohibited yes s. 1.2(d), s. 2.5
livestock rule No person shall keep livestock within Town except temporarily in veterinary clinics, rodeo grounds, auction marts, sales yards, slaughter houses, or similar establishments. s. 2.5, s. 2.5(a)
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Bylaw bans keeping wildlife, livestock (horses, cattle, sheep, swine, donkeys, goats, rabbits, fur-bearing animals) or poultry (roosters, turkeys, geese, ducks - chickens excluded, regulated separately) anywhere in Town, except temporarily for veterinary care, auctions, rodeo grounds or slaughterhouses.

Town of Nobleford Urban Hen Bylaw No. 681 adopted bylaw
hens permitted yes s. 4.2
max hens up to five (5) Hens s. 4.2
roosters prohibited yes s. 3.1(a)
livestock rule Agricultural operations, including keeping livestock, are neither a permitted or discretionary use in Urban Area under Land Use Bylaw. s. 2.1(j)
permit or licence Urban hen license required; non-refundable application fee $10.00; annual license fee $50.00. s. 3.1(b); s. 4.2(a)-(c)
setback Minimum 1.5m (5.0 ft) from side or rear of property; minimum 3.1 m (10 ft) from a corner side (corner lot). s. 5.1(b)(ii)-(iii)
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Urban Hen Bylaw permits up to 5 hens per licence (max 50 licences Town-wide) via a $10 application plus $50 annual fee; roosters are banned, coops must be under 10 sq m and no more than 2.4m tall at grade, and manure storage is capped at 85 litres.

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