Backyard hens & livestock — Parkland County, Alberta

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

In the Municipal District of Parkland County, Alberta, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Parkland County Land Use Bylaw 2025-12, verified 2026-09-27. Setback: 150.0 m (492.1 ft) from a School or public meeting place; 30.0 m (98.4 ft.) from a Multi-Parcel Residential, commercial, or industrial Subdivision.

Parkland County Land Use Bylaw 2025-12 adopted bylaw
bees permitted yes "A Beekeeping or Aquaculture Development in a Residential District must meet the minimum Setback"
setback 150.0 m (492.1 ft) from a School or public meeting place; 30.0 m (98.4 ft.) from a Multi-Parcel Residential, commercial, or industrial Subdivision "Minimum Setback from a School or public meeting place 150.0 m (492.1 ft)"; "Residential, commercial, or industrial Subdivision 30.0 m (98.4 ft.)"
scout note

Beekeeping or aquaculture in a Residential District requires minimum setbacks of 150m from a school/public meeting place and 30m from a Multi-Parcel Residential, commercial or industrial subdivision; setbacks may be varied with screening or site design.

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