Backyard hens & livestock — Rural Municipality of Morris, Manitoba

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

In the Rural Municipality of Morris, Manitoba, max hens: up to 0.618 A. U. per ha. (0.25 A.U. per Ac); livestock rule: Personal use animals accessory use <10 AU, max 0.25 A.U./Ac; prohibited in Urban Residential zones per Table 3-1.; permit or licence: Development Permit required for accessory buildings exceeding 11.15 sm (120 sq. ft.) per s. 10(3)(f).; setback: Side and rear yard 15.24 m (50') in Rural Residential Zone per Table 4-3.. Source: RM of Morris Zoning By-law No. 1713/2015, verified 2026-08-28.

RM of Morris Zoning By-law No. 1713/2015 adopted bylaw
max hens up to 0.618 A. U. per ha. (0.25 A.U. per Ac) Table 3-1 ACCESSORY USE TABLE, Item B.4
livestock rule Personal use animals accessory use <10 AU, max 0.25 A.U./Ac; prohibited in Urban Residential zones per Table 3-1. Table 3-1 ACCESSORY USE TABLE, Item B.4; s. 28(9)
permit or licence Development Permit required for accessory buildings exceeding 11.15 sm (120 sq. ft.) per s. 10(3)(f). s. 10(3)(f)
setback Side and rear yard 15.24 m (50') in Rural Residential Zone per Table 4-3. Table 4-3 "RR" RURAL RESIDENTIAL USE AND SITE REQUIREMENTS
scout note

Keeping domestic animals (including poultry) for personal use, with associated buildings, is a permitted accessory use in AG, AR and Rural Residential (RR) zones, capped at 0.25 animal units per acre (0.618 AU/ha).

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