Backyard hens & livestock — Rural Municipality of Grey, Manitoba
Can I keep chickens, bees, or livestock on my property?
In the Rural Municipality of Grey, Manitoba, livestock rule: Accessory livestock limited to capacity of two (2) animal units for all livestock except horses where two (2) horses may be established; permit or licence: development permit is required; fee prescribed by the Board; setback: three hundred twenty eight (328) feet from any dwelling other than the dwelling of the operator. Source: RM of Grey Zoning By-law No. 5/03 (Consolidated Version), verified 2026-08-28.
Accessory livestock limited to capacity of two (2) animal units for all livestock except horses where two (2) horses may be established
s. 5.13
permit or licence
development permit is required; fee prescribed by the Board
s. 7.2, s. 7.8
setback
three hundred twenty eight (328) feet from any dwelling other than the dwelling of the operator
s. 5.13(a)
scout note
Zoning by-law makes apiaries (bees) a conditional use when within 1 mile of a residential area; livestock production is explicitly excluded from the Residential Rural (RR) zone and confined to the Agricultural General (AG) zone.