| hens permitted | True | SECTION 7 - BACKYARD HENS (BL 1895, 2022) |
| max hens | no greater than six (6) | s. 7.4(c) |
| roosters prohibited | True | s. 7.4(b) |
| bees permitted | True | PART 6 - BACKYARD BEES (BL 1895, 2022) |
| permit or licence | Backyard bees: owner must licence bees with the City, fee prescribed in the City of Armstrong Fees and Charges Bylaw. Backyard hens: subject to applicable City applications, policies, rates, fees, and bylaws (no explicit standalone licence or fee amount stated). | s. 6.4(j); s. 7.4(q) |
| setback | Hens (coop): minimum 3 meters from all sides and rear property lines. Bees (hive): minimum 3 meters from all sides and rear property lines, and minimum 3 meters from all doors and windows. | s. 7.3(f); s. 6.3(a); s. 6.3(b) |
scout note
Amended 2022 to add: up to 6 hens (no roosters) and up to 3 beehive/nucleus colonies per R.1 lot (min. 600m2), with coop/pen size, 3m setbacks, 2m predator fencing, manure-storage and personal-use-only (no sales) rules.