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

Backyard hens & livestock — Pelican Narrows, Alberta: Summer Village of Pelican Narrows Land Use Bylaw 93-2020

In the Summer Village of Pelican Narrows, Alberta, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Summer Village of Pelican Narrows Land Use Bylaw 93-2020, verified 2026-09-27. Max hens: six (6) laying hens. Livestock rule: The only livestock that may be permitted to be kept on a lot in the Residential District (R1) are laying hens. Setback: No apiary within 7.5 m (24.6 ft) of any property line except as provided in s. 8.14(5)(a)-(b).

Summer Village of Pelican Narrows Land Use Bylaw 93-2020 adopted bylaw

hens permitted	yes	s. 8.14(1)
max hens	six (6) laying hens	s. 8.14(2)
roosters prohibited	yes	s. 8.14(1)
bees permitted	yes	s. 8.14(4)
livestock rule	The only livestock that may be permitted to be kept on a lot in the Residential District (R1) are laying hens.	s. 8.14(1)
permit or licence	No development permit required for up to six (6) laying hens or one (1) apiary; Building/Service Permits for keeping livestock from Municipal District of Bonnyville; no fee stated.	s. 8.14(2); s. 2.2(p); s. 8.14(6)
setback	No apiary within 7.5 m (24.6 ft) of any property line except as provided in s. 8.14(5)(a)-(b).	s. 8.14(5)

scout note

Only laying hens may be kept as livestock in the Residential District (R1) - up to 6 without a permit; livestock keeping in the Large Holdings District is at the Development Authority's discretion. Up to 1 bee colony per property; apiaries set back 7.5m from property lines unless elevated or screened by a fence/hedge.