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

Backyard hens & livestock — Riverdale Municipality, Manitoba

In the Municipality of Riverdale Municipality, Manitoba, livestock rule: Conditional accessory use in RR Zone (max 4 Animal Units); prohibited in GD Zone.; permit or licence: Conditional Use approval and Development Permit required for animal housing facility.; setback: 200 feet from other residences; 30 feet from side and rear property limits for manure.. Source: Riverdale Municipal Zoning By-law No. 2016-12, verified 2026-08-28.

Riverdale Municipal Zoning By-law No. 2016-12 adopted bylaw

livestock rule	Conditional accessory use in RR Zone (max 4 Animal Units); prohibited in GD Zone.	s. 2.23(iii); Table 5-2 Footnote (l)
permit or licence	Conditional Use approval and Development Permit required for animal housing facility.	s. 2.23(iii); s. 2.9
setback	200 feet from other residences; 30 feet from side and rear property limits for manure.	s. 2.23(iii) 1) a)

scout note

In the RR Rural Residential zone, small livestock/poultry keeping is a conditional accessory use, max 1.33 animal units per 2 acres up to 4 AU total, with a 200ft setback from other residences. Agricultural-zone version allows up to 9 AU but must be 500ft from town/RR/GD zone limits.