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

Backyard hens & livestock — Two Hills, Alberta: Town of Two Hills Land Use Bylaw No. 2018-980

In the Town of Two Hills, Alberta, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Town of Two Hills Land Use Bylaw No. 2018-980, verified 2026-09-27. Max hens: maximum of three (3) urban hens. Livestock rule: Keeping of livestock prohibited in all land use districts excluding Urban Reserve (UR) District. Permit or licence: Annual Urban Hen Coop License and development permit application required; associated fee established in Town of Two Hills's Schedule of Fees.

Town of Two Hills Land Use Bylaw No. 2018-980 adopted bylaw

hens permitted	yes	s. 9.13; s. 10.1.2
max hens	maximum of three (3) urban hens	s. 9.13.8(d)
roosters prohibited	yes	s. 9.13.8(c)
bees permitted	yes	s. 11 (Agriculture Intensive); s. 10.13.2
livestock rule	Keeping of livestock prohibited in all land use districts excluding Urban Reserve (UR) District.	s. 9.5.1
permit or licence	Annual Urban Hen Coop License and development permit application required; associated fee established in Town of Two Hills's Schedule of Fees.	s. 9.13.2; s. 9.13.4; s. 9.13.7
setback	A minimum of 2.0m (6.6ft) from any dwelling; no closer than 1.0m (3.3ft) to any side or rear property line if the accessory building height is 4.0m (13.1ft) or less; no closer than 1.5m (4.9ft) if greater than 4.0m (13.1ft).	s. 9.13.8(l); s. 8.1.3

scout note

Section 9.13.8 allows an Urban Hen Coop License for up to 3 hens (no roosters, personal use only) per residential property; sets coop floor/outdoor space, nest box, perch, sanitation and biosecurity requirements.