Can I keep chickens, bees, or livestock on my property?
In the Rural Municipality of Ellice – Archie, Manitoba, max hens: 9 animal units (AU), cumulative across species; livestock rule: Prohibited in GD, RS, CC, CH, MG zones. Permitted in AG zone up to 9 animal units.; permit or licence: Development Permit required for establishment of a use; setback: minimum setback of 4.5 meters (15 feet) from any site line. Source: Zoning By-law No. 05-2019, verified 2026-08-28.
Zoning By-law No. 05-2019
adopted bylaw
max hens
9 animal units (AU), cumulative across species
s. 4.6
livestock rule
Prohibited in GD, RS, CC, CH, MG zones. Permitted in AG zone up to 9 animal units.
s. 3.7, 3.8, 4.6
permit or licence
Development Permit required for establishment of a use
s. 5.4
setback
minimum setback of 4.5 meters (15 feet) from any site line
s. 4.6(iii)
scout note
Zoning bylaw permits up to 9 animal units of livestock/poultry for personal use on farm or non-farm residential parcels (1 AU per 2 acres); animal shelters set back 4.6m, manure storage 15m from lot lines.