| hens permitted | True | s. 3.2.3(1) |
| max hens | Up to a maximum of six (6) hens; ten (10) on lots of 4 or more acres | s. 3.2.3(1), s. 3.2.3(1)(c) |
| bees permitted | True | s. 3.2.5(1) |
| livestock rule | On parcels of at least 4 acres, limited non-domesticated animals permitted; max one (1) animal unit per 3 acres in RRW, RRE, VA Zones. | s. 3.2.4(1) |
| permit or licence | development permit from the CAO, Development Officer, or designate | s. 3.2.3(1)(a), s. 3.2.5(1)(a), s. 3.2.4(1)(a) |
| setback | Hens: 15 feet from neighbouring property line; Bees: 25 feet from site line; Animals: 15 feet from site line | s. 3.2.3(1)(b)(ii), s. 3.2.5(1)(b)(i), s. 3.2.4(1)(d) |
scout note
Sec. 3.2.3 Hobby Poultry: up to 6 hens (10 on lots 4+ acres), coop 15 ft from property lines, fully enclosed in chicken-grade fencing. Sec. 3.2.5 Backyard Bee Keeping: max 4 hives, 25 ft setback or behind a 6 ft solid barrier.