| permit or licence | LESA licence required; no fee stated | s. 2.2; Schedule "A" |
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Regulates keeping of livestock and emotional support animals within the Town of Okotoks.
Backyard hens & livestock — Okotoks, Alberta
Can I keep chickens, bees, or livestock on my property?
In the Town of Okotoks, Alberta, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Livestock Emotional Support Animal Bylaw 23-24 and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-09-27. Permit or licence: LESA licence required; no fee stated. Max hens: four (4) urban hens. Livestock rule: Urban area means lands where agricultural operations, including keeping livestock, are neither a permitted nor discretionary use.
| hens permitted | yes | s. 4.2 |
| max hens | four (4) urban hens | s. 4.2 |
| roosters prohibited | yes | s. 3.1.1 |
| livestock rule | Urban area means lands where agricultural operations, including keeping livestock, are neither a permitted nor discretionary use. | s. 2.10 |
| permit or licence | urban hen application and urban hen application fee as set out in the Fees, Rates, and Charges Bylaw | s. 4.2.1, s. 4.2.2 |
| setback | minimum 3.0m (9.84 ft.) from a dwelling; minimum 1m (3.28 ft.) from any lot line; minimum 3.6m (11.81 ft.) from any street adjacent to the property | s. 5.1.2.2, s. 5.1.2.3, s. 5.1.2.4 |
scout note
Regulates the keeping of urban hens within the Town of Okotoks.