Can I keep chickens, bees, or livestock on my property?
In the Town of Tofield, Alberta, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Bylaw 1338-Regulating Livestock and other animals in Town, verified 2026-09-27. Livestock rule: No person shall keep Livestock within Town, except on property zoned Urban Reserve with a valid development permit authorizing it. Permit or licence: Development permit required for Livestock on Urban Reserve; no fee stated.
Bylaw 1338-Regulating Livestock and other animals in Town
adopted bylaw
hens permitted
no
s. 3.1(b)
roosters prohibited
yes
s. 3.1(b)
bees permitted
no
s. 3.1(C)
livestock rule
No person shall keep Livestock within Town, except on property zoned Urban Reserve with a valid development permit authorizing it.
s. 3.1(a)
permit or licence
Development permit required for Livestock on Urban Reserve; no fee stated.
s. 3.1(a)
scout note
Regulates the keeping of livestock and other animals within the Town of Tofield.