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

Backyard hens & livestock — Rural Municipality of Oakview, Manitoba

In the Rural Municipality of Oakview, Manitoba, livestock rule: Prohibited in GD, RR2, RU zones. Conditional in RR5 zone (max 3.5 animal units).; permit or licence: Development Permit required for conditional uses; fee prescribed by Council.; setback: 15 feet from any site line. Source: Oakview Municipal Zoning By-law No. 2019-3, verified 2026-08-28.

Oakview Municipal Zoning By-law No. 2019-3 adopted bylaw

livestock rule	Prohibited in GD, RR2, RU zones. Conditional in RR5 zone (max 3.5 animal units).	s. 3.7, s. 3.8, s. 3.9, s. 3.10
permit or licence	Development Permit required for conditional uses; fee prescribed by Council.	s. 5.4, s. 5.12
setback	15 feet from any site line	s. 4.6(iii)

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Permits small-scale personal livestock (poultry etc.) on farm/non-farm residential parcels: max 9 animal units, 1 AU per 2 acres, animal structures set back 15 ft from lot lines, manure storage 50 ft; apiaries need conditional-use approval within 1 mile of a residential area.