Backyard hens & livestock — Smoky Lake, Alberta

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

In the Town of Smoky Lake, Alberta, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Bylaw No. 010-2023 Urban Hens Bylaw, verified 2026-09-27. Max hens: four (4) urban hens. Livestock rule: Agricultural operations, including keeping livestock, are neither permitted nor discretionary uses in the Urban Area. Permit or licence: Hen License required; fee $50.00. PID required.

Bylaw No. 010-2023 Urban Hens Bylaw adopted bylaw
hens permitted yes s. 9.1
max hens four (4) urban hens s. 5.1
roosters prohibited yes s. 4.1(a)
livestock rule Agricultural operations, including keeping livestock, are neither permitted nor discretionary uses in the Urban Area. s. 2.20
permit or licence Hen License required; fee $50.00. PID required. s. 5.1(b); Schedule "A"; s. 7.1(a)
setback Coops must meet the setbacks in the Land Use Bylaw s. 8.2
scout note

Regulates the keeping of urban hens within the Town of Smoky Lake, including permitted numbers and conditions.

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