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

Backyard hens & livestock — Municipality of Louise, Manitoba

In the Municipality of Louise, Manitoba, hens permitted: False; bees permitted: False; livestock rule: Maximum one animal unit per 6 acres; hobby horse farms require 2 acres per horse. Must be less than 10 AUs.; permit or licence: Development permit required for establishment of a use; fee prescribed by the South Central Planning District.. Source: Zoning Bylaw No. 2022-09, verified 2026-08-28.

Zoning Bylaw No. 2022-09 adopted bylaw

hens permitted	False	s. 5.3(a), RG Zone Table (p. 44)
bees permitted	False	s. 5.3(a), RG Zone Table (p. 44)
livestock rule	Maximum one animal unit per 6 acres; hobby horse farms require 2 acres per horse. Must be less than 10 AUs.	s. 4.4(a), 4.4(b), 4.4(c)
permit or licence	Development permit required for establishment of a use; fee prescribed by the South Central Planning District.	s. 6.3, 6.6(c)
setback	minimum setback of 15 feet from any site line	s. 4.4(e)

scout note

Animal keeping capped at 1 animal unit per 6 acres (max under 10 AU); hobby horses need 2 acres plus 1 acre per additional horse; apiaries/bee-keeping is a conditional use within 1 mile of a residence.