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

Backyard hens & livestock — Warner, Alberta: Village of Warner Urban Beekeeping Bylaw 660-26

In the Village of Warner, Alberta, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Village of Warner Urban Beekeeping Bylaw 660-26, verified 2026-09-27. Permit or licence: Urban Beekeeping Licence required; fee prescribed in Rates Bylaw; Schedule A states $XXXXX; registration with Provincial Apiculturist required by June 30.

Village of Warner Urban Beekeeping Bylaw 660-26 adopted bylaw

bees permitted	yes	s. 3.1; s. 4.1
permit or licence	Urban Beekeeping Licence required; fee prescribed in Rates Bylaw; Schedule A states $XXXXX; registration with Provincial Apiculturist required by June 30.	s. 4.1; s. 6.1.3; s. 6.1.9; Schedule A
setback	Beehive must be placed at least three (3) metres away from all adjoining property lines unless neighbouring properties are separated by a solid fence or hedge at least two (2) metres high.	s. 8.1.3

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Urban Beekeeping Bylaw requires an annual Village licence (applicant 18+) to keep honey bees for personal use on Residential, Residential Manufactured Home or Transitional Agriculture lots; bans beekeeping in Village parks; licence numbers capped at Council's discretion.