Can I keep chickens, bees, or livestock on my property?
In the Village of Rosemary, Alberta, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Bylaw 485-20 Urban Chickens, verified 2026-09-27. Max hens: 4. Livestock rule: agricultural operations, including but not limited to the keeping of livestock are neither a permitted or discretionary use. Permit or licence: Chicken License required; fee $30.00 (Rosemary School $50.00).
| hens permitted | yes | s. 4(b) |
| max hens | 4 | s. 5 |
| roosters prohibited | yes | s. 4(a) |
| livestock rule | agricultural operations, including but not limited to the keeping of livestock are neither a permitted or discretionary use | s. 2(l) |
| permit or licence | Chicken License required; fee $30.00 (Rosemary School $50.00) | s. 4(b), s. 5(b), s. 6(b) |
Regulates the keeping of urban chickens within the Village of Rosemary.