{
 "topic": "backyard-hens",
 "label": "Backyard hens & livestock",
 "question": "Can I keep chickens, bees, or livestock on my property?",
 "jurisdiction": "New Brunswick",
 "country": "CA",
 "source": "https://govanswers.org/ca/nb/backyard-hens/",
 "municipalities": [
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003048",
   "name": "Beaurivage",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/nb/beaurivage/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/nb/beaurivage/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/nb/beaurivage/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Town of Beaurivage Zoning By-law (By-Law 25-03)",
   "document_number": "25-03",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/nb/beaurivage/backyard-hens/bylaw-25-03/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Beaurivage, New Brunswick, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Town of Beaurivage Zoning By-law (By-Law 25-03), verified 2026-09-27. Max hens: 25 hens. Livestock rule: Accessory buildings cannot be used for agricultural purposes or keeping animals other than household pets."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003049",
   "name": "Beausoleil",
   "type": "Rural community",
   "path": "/ca/nb/beausoleil/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/nb/beausoleil/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/nb/beausoleil/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "By-Law 2018-02: By-Law to Adopt the Rural Plan of the Cocagne Rural Community (predecessor of Beausoleil)",
   "document_number": "2018-02",
   "adopted_date": "2018-06-26",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/nb/beausoleil/backyard-hens/bylaw-2018-02/",
   "answer": "In the Rural community of Beausoleil, New Brunswick, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by By-Law 2018-02: By-Law to Adopt the Rural Plan of the Cocagne Rural Community (predecessor of Beausoleil), verified 2026-09-27. Max hens: fifteen (15) hens including other similar species."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003050",
   "name": "Belle-Baie",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/nb/belle-baie/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/nb/belle-baie/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/nb/belle-baie/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Municipalité de Belle-Baie - Arrete de zonage (Zoning By-law No. 2025-07)",
   "document_number": "2025-07",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/nb/belle-baie/backyard-hens/arrete-2025-07/",
   "answer": "The Town of Belle-Baie, New Brunswick has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Municipalité de Belle-Baie - Arrete de zonage (Zoning By-law No. 2025-07), verified 2026-09-27."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003051",
   "name": "Belledune",
   "type": "Village",
   "path": "/ca/nb/belledune/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/nb/belledune/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/nb/belledune/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Village of Belledune Rural Plan (By-law No. 17-01-2008)",
   "document_number": "17-01-2008",
   "adopted_date": "2008-04-07",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/nb/belledune/backyard-hens/plan-17-01-2008/",
   "answer": "The Village of Belledune, New Brunswick has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Village of Belledune Rural Plan (By-law No. 17-01-2008), verified 2026-09-27."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003056",
   "name": "Cap-Acadie",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/nb/cap-acadie/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/nb/cap-acadie/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/nb/cap-acadie/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Zoning By-law of the Regional Town of Cap-Acadie, By-law No. CA-18",
   "document_number": "CA-18",
   "adopted_date": "2025-06-02",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/nb/cap-acadie/backyard-hens/bylaw-ca-18/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Cap-Acadie, New Brunswick, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Zoning By-law of the Regional Town of Cap-Acadie, By-law No. CA-18, verified 2026-09-27. Max hens: a maximum of 6 chickens is permitted on a lot up to 4000 square meters in area, and a maximum of 12 chickens on lots 4001 square meters or larger. Setback: 3 meters from a side lot line or rear lot line; 7.5 meters from an existing well."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003057",
   "name": "Caraquet",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/nb/caraquet/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/nb/caraquet/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/nb/caraquet/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Arrêté de zonage de Caraquet, Arrêté n° 2025-06",
   "document_number": "2025-06",
   "adopted_date": "2025-11-17",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/nb/caraquet/backyard-hens/arrete-2025-06/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Caraquet, New Brunswick, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Arrêté de zonage de Caraquet, Arrêté n° 2025-06, verified 2026-09-27. Max hens: 8 poules pondeuses. Permit or licence: Aucun permis d'aménagement requis pour un poulailler ou un rucher (art. 16(2), (8))."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003058",
   "name": "Carleton North",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/nb/carleton-north/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/nb/carleton-north/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/nb/carleton-north/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "District of Carleton North Zoning By-law, By-law #P-02",
   "document_number": "P-02",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/nb/carleton-north/backyard-hens/bylaw-p-02/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Carleton North, New Brunswick, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by District of Carleton North Zoning By-law, By-law #P-02, verified 2026-09-27. Max hens: six hens. Livestock rule: Hobby Farm in Rural/Rural Residential: max 1 Animal Unit per 4,000 m². Setback: 4.5 metres (15 feet) from adjacent property lines."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003061",
   "name": "Dieppe",
   "type": "City",
   "path": "/ca/nb/dieppe/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/nb/dieppe/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/nb/dieppe/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "By-law Z-10 (2021) - Zoning / Arrêté de zonage Z-10 (2021)",
   "document_number": "Z-10",
   "adopted_date": "2021-04-12",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/nb/dieppe/backyard-hens/bylaw-z-10/",
   "answer": "In the City of Dieppe, New Brunswick, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by By-law Z-10 (2021) - Zoning / Arrêté de zonage Z-10 (2021), verified 2026-09-27. Max hens: not more than 12 poultry (hobby farming, RR or RA zone). Livestock rule: Hobby farming (secondary use in a RR or RA zone) may house up to four animals and not more than 12 poultry. Permit or licence: Development permit for secondary use: $35."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003062",
   "name": "Doaktown",
   "type": "Village",
   "path": "/ca/nb/doaktown/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/nb/doaktown/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/nb/doaktown/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Village of Doaktown Rural Plan, By-law No. 2017-1",
   "document_number": "2017-1",
   "adopted_date": "2017-10-18",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/nb/doaktown/backyard-hens/plan-2017-1/",
   "answer": "In the Village of Doaktown, New Brunswick, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Village of Doaktown Rural Plan, By-law No. 2017-1, verified 2026-09-27. Max hens: up to three (3) hens or ducks. Setback: 1.5m (4.9ft) from any lot line; 3.0m (9.8ft) from any building."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003063",
   "name": "Eastern Charlotte",
   "type": "Rural community",
   "path": "/ca/nb/eastern-charlotte/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/nb/eastern-charlotte/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/nb/eastern-charlotte/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "By-law Z.2 - A By-law to Adopt the Village of Blacks Harbour Rural Plan (predecessor: Village of Blacks Harbour)",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": "2022-06-01",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/nb/eastern-charlotte/backyard-hens/by-law-z-2-a-by-law-to-adopt-the-village-of-blacks-harbour/",
   "answer": "In the Rural community of Eastern Charlotte, New Brunswick, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by By-law Z.2 - A By-law to Adopt the Village of Blacks Harbour Rural Plan (predecessor: Village of Blacks Harbour), verified 2026-09-27. Livestock rule: No accessory building shall be used for agricultural operations or for the keeping of animals other than household pets."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003064",
   "name": "Edmundston",
   "type": "City",
   "path": "/ca/nb/edmundston/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/nb/edmundston/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/nb/edmundston/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Arrêté municipal 33R2024 / Municipal By-law 33R2024 -- Arrêté de zonage d'Edmundston / Edmundston Zoning By-law",
   "document_number": "33R2024",
   "adopted_date": "2024-06-18",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/nb/edmundston/backyard-hens/bylaw-33r2024/",
   "answer": "In the City of Edmundston, New Brunswick, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Arrêté municipal 33R2024 / Municipal By-law 33R2024 -- Arrêté de zonage d'Edmundston / Edmundston Zoning By-law, verified 2026-09-27. Livestock rule: New residential use must respect reciprocity distance from existing agricultural livestock use; minimum distance between main buildings: 150 m."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003066",
   "name": "Fredericton",
   "type": "City",
   "path": "/ca/nb/fredericton/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/nb/fredericton/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/nb/fredericton/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "City of Fredericton Zoning By-law No. Z-5",
   "document_number": "Z-5",
   "adopted_date": "2013-06-24",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/nb/fredericton/backyard-hens/bylaw-z-5/",
   "answer": "In the City of Fredericton, New Brunswick, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by City of Fredericton Zoning By-law No. Z-5, verified 2026-09-27. Max hens: 3 hens."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003067",
   "name": "Fredericton Junction",
   "type": "Village",
   "path": "/ca/nb/fredericton-junction/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/nb/fredericton-junction/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/nb/fredericton-junction/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Village of Fredericton Junction Rural Plan By-law No. 2020-01",
   "document_number": "2020-01",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/nb/fredericton-junction/backyard-hens/plan-2020-01/",
   "answer": "In the Village of Fredericton Junction, New Brunswick, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Village of Fredericton Junction Rural Plan By-law No. 2020-01, verified 2026-09-27. Livestock rule: Except in RA, PRI, and OS zones, land may not be used for keeping or breeding livestock."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003068",
   "name": "Fundy Albert",
   "type": "Village",
   "path": "/ca/nb/fundy-albert/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/nb/fundy-albert/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/nb/fundy-albert/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 3,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Village of Alma Rural Plan By-law No. 97",
   "document_number": "97",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/nb/fundy-albert/backyard-hens/plan-97/",
   "answer": "In the Village of Fundy Albert, New Brunswick, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Village of Alma Rural Plan By-law No. 97 and 2 other bylaws, verified 2026-09-27. Max hens: 12. Livestock rule: Hobby farms in RT zone: large animals/horses max 5, 4000 m2 per animal; housing 15 m from lot lines. Setback: 5 m from a lot line."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003070",
   "name": "Fundy-St. Martins",
   "type": "Village",
   "path": "/ca/nb/fundy-st-martins/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/nb/fundy-st-martins/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/nb/fundy-st-martins/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Fundy-St. Martins Rural Plan By-law No. 11",
   "document_number": "11",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/nb/fundy-st-martins/backyard-hens/plan-11/",
   "answer": "In the Village of Fundy-St. Martins, New Brunswick, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Fundy-St. Martins Rural Plan By-law No. 11, verified 2026-09-27. Max hens: 12. Livestock rule: Hobby farms may be established in Rural, Rural Residential, and Village Centre zones subject to lot size; large animals require 4,000 m²/animal. Permit or licence: Development permit required; fee $25."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003071",
   "name": "Grand Bay-Westfield",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/nb/grand-bay-westfield/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/nb/grand-bay-westfield/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/nb/grand-bay-westfield/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "By-law No. PD-009: Zoning By-Law (Consolidated to October 2024)",
   "document_number": "PD-009",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/nb/grand-bay-westfield/backyard-hens/bylaw-pd-009/",
   "answer": "The Town of Grand Bay-Westfield, New Brunswick has 1 adopted bylaw on file: By-law No. PD-009: Zoning By-Law (Consolidated to October 2024), verified 2026-09-27."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003074",
   "name": "Grand Manan",
   "type": "Village",
   "path": "/ca/nb/grand-manan/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/nb/grand-manan/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/nb/grand-manan/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Grand Manan Rural Plan, By-law 56-22",
   "document_number": "56-22",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/nb/grand-manan/backyard-hens/bylaw-56-22/",
   "answer": "In the Village of Grand Manan, New Brunswick, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Grand Manan Rural Plan, By-law 56-22, verified 2026-09-27. Max hens: 10 hens. Livestock rule: In Mixed Use Zone, agricultural use is a conditional use. Permit or licence: Registration with the Village Clerk."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003075",
   "name": "Grand-Bouctouche",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/nb/grand-bouctouche/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/nb/grand-bouctouche/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/nb/grand-bouctouche/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Arrêté de zonage de Grand-Bouctouche, Arrêté No. 2025-02",
   "document_number": "2025-02",
   "adopted_date": "2025-04-30",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/nb/grand-bouctouche/backyard-hens/arrete-2025-02/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Grand-Bouctouche, New Brunswick, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Arrêté de zonage de Grand-Bouctouche, Arrêté No. 2025-02, verified 2026-09-27. Max hens: 6 poules pondeuses (RS); 15 poules pondeuses (RR, terrain <8000 m2); 25 poules, perdrix ou faisans (ferme d'agrément). Livestock rule: Accessory buildings cannot be used for keeping animals other than household pets, unless otherwise provided. Permit or licence: Permis d'aménagement required; 25 $ for accessory building/structure or new secondary use."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003076",
   "name": "Hampton",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/nb/hampton/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/nb/hampton/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/nb/hampton/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Hampton Zoning By-Law, By-law No. HAM-2023-16",
   "document_number": "HAM-2023-16",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/nb/hampton/backyard-hens/bylaw-ham-2023-16/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Hampton, New Brunswick, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Hampton Zoning By-Law, By-law No. HAM-2023-16, verified 2026-09-27. Max hens: 6 chickens. Livestock rule: Accessory Building/Structure for the keeping of horses where the land has a minimum of 2 hectares, providing it is not located in a residential subdivision. Permit or licence: Registration with the town required; applicant pays a Registration Fee upon submission of application."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003077",
   "name": "Hanwell",
   "type": "Rural community",
   "path": "/ca/nb/hanwell/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/nb/hanwell/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/nb/hanwell/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Rural Community of Hanwell Rural Plan (By-Law 11-2016)",
   "document_number": "11-2016",
   "adopted_date": "2016-03-09",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/nb/hanwell/backyard-hens/bylaw-11-2016/",
   "answer": "In the Rural community of Hanwell, New Brunswick, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Rural Community of Hanwell Rural Plan (By-Law 11-2016), verified 2026-09-27. Max hens: 10. Livestock rule: RR/RU zones: keeping livestock (except backyard chickens) requires lot width 59 m and area 1 hectare. Permit or licence: registration with the Clerk required; no fee stated."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003078",
   "name": "Hartland",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/nb/hartland/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/nb/hartland/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/nb/hartland/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Town of Hartland By-Law No. B-46.5 (Zoning By-Law Amendment - Backyard Hens)",
   "document_number": "B-46.5",
   "adopted_date": "2022-06-14",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/nb/hartland/backyard-hens/bylaw-b-46-5/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Hartland, New Brunswick, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Town of Hartland By-Law No. B-46.5 (Zoning By-Law Amendment - Backyard Hens), verified 2026-09-27. Max hens: six. Livestock rule: No land may be used for keeping or breeding livestock, except RA Zone and keeping hens in R1/R2. Setback: minimum 10 metres from any dwelling on an adjacent lot and minimum 3 metres from any side or rear lot line."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003079",
   "name": "Harvey",
   "type": "Rural community",
   "path": "/ca/nb/harvey/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/nb/harvey/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/nb/harvey/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Village of Harvey By-law 2020-2, A By-law to Adopt the Village of Harvey Rural Plan",
   "document_number": "2020-2",
   "adopted_date": "2021-01-20",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/nb/harvey/backyard-hens/bylaw-2020-2/",
   "answer": "In the Rural community of Harvey, New Brunswick, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Village of Harvey By-law 2020-2, A By-law to Adopt the Village of Harvey Rural Plan, verified 2026-09-27. Max hens: up to a maximum of 24 chickens. Livestock rule: Lots under 1 ha: no livestock except chickens; lots over 1 ha: up to five animal units per 4,000 sq m, 90 m facility setback. Permit or licence: A development permit is required prior to establishing a chicken coop on a lot."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003080",
   "name": "Haut-Madawaska",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/nb/haut-madawaska/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/nb/haut-madawaska/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/nb/haut-madawaska/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Ville de Haut-Madawaska, Arrêté de zonage n° 2025-07 (Zoning By-law)",
   "document_number": "2025-07",
   "adopted_date": "2025-11-12",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/nb/haut-madawaska/backyard-hens/arrete-2025-07/",
   "answer": "The Town of Haut-Madawaska, New Brunswick has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Ville de Haut-Madawaska, Arrêté de zonage n° 2025-07 (Zoning By-law), verified 2026-09-27."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003081",
   "name": "Hautes-Terres",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/nb/hautes-terres/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/nb/hautes-terres/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/nb/hautes-terres/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Village de St-Isidore, Arrêté n° 11-20, Arrêté de zonage (predecessor by-law, amended by Municipalité des Hautes-Terres)",
   "document_number": "11-20",
   "adopted_date": "2011-06-28",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/nb/hautes-terres/backyard-hens/arrete-11-20/",
   "answer": "The Town of Hautes-Terres, New Brunswick has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Village de St-Isidore, Arrêté n° 11-20, Arrêté de zonage (predecessor by-law, amended by Municipalité des Hautes-Terres), verified 2026-09-27."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003084",
   "name": "Lakeland Ridges",
   "type": "Village",
   "path": "/ca/nb/lakeland-ridges/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/nb/lakeland-ridges/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/nb/lakeland-ridges/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Ministerial Regulation for the South Central Carleton County Planning Area (Rural Plan, 11-SCC-045-00)",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/nb/lakeland-ridges/backyard-hens/ministerial-regulation-for-the-south-central-carleton/",
   "answer": "In the Village of Lakeland Ridges, New Brunswick, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Ministerial Regulation for the South Central Carleton County Planning Area (Rural Plan, 11-SCC-045-00), verified 2026-09-27. Max hens: 0.5 or less AU of ducks, chickens, and turkeys. Livestock rule: R1: only 0.5 AU ducks/chickens/turkeys; lot >=4,000 m²; accessory; 3 m setback. R2: agricultural use subject to s. 3.10. Setback: 3 metres from any lot line."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003087",
   "name": "Memramcook",
   "type": "Village",
   "path": "/ca/nb/memramcook/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/nb/memramcook/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/nb/memramcook/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Plan rural no 38 (Village de Memramcook)",
   "document_number": "38",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/nb/memramcook/backyard-hens/plan-38/",
   "answer": "In the Village of Memramcook, New Brunswick, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Plan rural no 38 (Village de Memramcook), verified 2026-09-27. Max hens: 12 volailles. Livestock rule: En zone RR, activité agricole artisanale accessoire : max 4 animaux, max 2 cochons et 12 volailles, sans coqs. Setback: 75 m entre bâtiment abritant animaux et bâtiment principal d'une propriété adjacente."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003088",
   "name": "Miramichi",
   "type": "City",
   "path": "/ca/nb/miramichi/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/nb/miramichi/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/nb/miramichi/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "City of Miramichi Zoning By-Law No. 110",
   "document_number": "110",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/nb/miramichi/backyard-hens/bylaw-110/",
   "answer": "In the City of Miramichi, New Brunswick, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by City of Miramichi Zoning By-Law No. 110, verified 2026-09-27. Max hens: six (6). Setback: 3m from any lot line."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003090",
   "name": "Moncton",
   "type": "City",
   "path": "/ca/nb/moncton/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/nb/moncton/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/nb/moncton/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "City of Moncton Zoning By-Law",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/nb/moncton/backyard-hens/city-of-moncton-zoning-by-law/",
   "answer": "In the City of Moncton, New Brunswick, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by City of Moncton Zoning By-Law, verified 2026-09-27. Max hens: up to four hens."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003092",
   "name": "Nashwaak",
   "type": "Rural community",
   "path": "/ca/nb/nashwaak/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/nb/nashwaak/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/nb/nashwaak/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Stanley By-Law No. 20-01 - The Village of Stanley Rural Plan",
   "document_number": "20-01",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/nb/nashwaak/backyard-hens/plan-20-01/",
   "answer": "In the Rural community of Nashwaak, New Brunswick, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Stanley By-Law No. 20-01 - The Village of Stanley Rural Plan, verified 2026-09-27. Livestock rule: Except RU and Rec Zones, land may not be used for keeping or breeding livestock. Setback: Coop/livestock facility: 20 m minimum side yard; 90 m separation from occupied dwelling/well (up to 6 AU; 300 m for 8+ AU). No hive-specific setback stated."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003098",
   "name": "Riverview",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/nb/riverview/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/nb/riverview/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/nb/riverview/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Town of Riverview Zoning By-law No. 300-8",
   "document_number": "300-8",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/nb/riverview/backyard-hens/bylaw-300-8/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Riverview, New Brunswick, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Town of Riverview Zoning By-law No. 300-8, verified 2026-09-27. Max hens: 8 chickens. Livestock rule: Accessory buildings in residential zones shall not be used for agricultural purposes or the keeping of animals other than household pets. Permit or licence: Development permit required; fee $35 for secondary use/accessory building."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003099",
   "name": "Rivière-du-Nord",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/nb/riviere-du-nord/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/nb/riviere-du-nord/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/nb/riviere-du-nord/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Arrêté de zonage de la Ville de Rivière-du-Nord (Arrêté n° 014-00-2026)",
   "document_number": "014-00-2026",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/nb/riviere-du-nord/backyard-hens/arrete-014-00-2026/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Rivière-du-Nord, New Brunswick, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Arrêté de zonage de la Ville de Rivière-du-Nord (Arrêté n° 014-00-2026), verified 2026-09-27. Max hens: 12 poules pondeuses. Livestock rule: Opération d'élevage est interdite dans toutes les zones. Permit or licence: Aucun permis d'aménagement requis pour poulailler ou rucher."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003100",
   "name": "Rothesay",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/nb/rothesay/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/nb/rothesay/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/nb/rothesay/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Rothesay Zoning By-law No. 2-10",
   "document_number": "2-10",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/nb/rothesay/backyard-hens/bylaw-2-10/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Rothesay, New Brunswick, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Rothesay Zoning By-law No. 2-10, verified 2026-09-27. Livestock rule: Only domestic animals may be kept in any residential zone."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003103",
   "name": "Saint-Quentin",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/nb/saint-quentin/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/nb/saint-quentin/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/nb/saint-quentin/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Arrêté de zonage de la Ville de Saint-Quentin no 27-2018",
   "document_number": "27-2018",
   "adopted_date": "2018-11-20",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/nb/saint-quentin/backyard-hens/arrete-27-2018/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Saint-Quentin, New Brunswick, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Arrêté de zonage de la Ville de Saint-Quentin no 27-2018, verified 2026-09-27. Max hens: quatre (4). Setback: Poulailler : 7,5 m (25 pi) des limites de lot; ruche : plus de 10,5 m (35 pi) d'une habitation."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003105",
   "name": "Shediac",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/nb/shediac/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/nb/shediac/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/nb/shediac/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Town of Shediac Zoning By-law Z-14-44 (Consolidated May 2021)",
   "document_number": "Z-14-44",
   "adopted_date": "2014-04-28",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/nb/shediac/backyard-hens/bylaw-z-14-44/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Shediac, New Brunswick, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Town of Shediac Zoning By-law Z-14-44 (Consolidated May 2021), verified 2026-09-27. Max hens: fewer than 200 poultry. Livestock rule: Accessory buildings cannot house animals other than household pets; household pet excludes cattle, sheep, horses, pigs, poultry, bees. Setback: 18 metres of a street line; 6 metres of a side lot or rear lot line; 9 metres of a dwelling on the same lot; 24 metres of a dwelling on an adjacent lot."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003106",
   "name": "Shippagan",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/nb/shippagan/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/nb/shippagan/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/nb/shippagan/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Arrêté de zonage de Shippagan no 78 (version refondue 22 septembre 2023)",
   "document_number": "78",
   "adopted_date": "2007-09-24",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/nb/shippagan/backyard-hens/arrete-78/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Shippagan, New Brunswick, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Arrêté de zonage de Shippagan no 78 (version refondue 22 septembre 2023), verified 2026-09-27. Permit or licence: Aucun permis d'aménagement requis pour un poulailler s'il est un usage secondaire."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003108",
   "name": "St. Stephen",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/nb/st-stephen/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/nb/st-stephen/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/nb/st-stephen/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Municipal District of St. Stephen Zoning By-law (By-law Z-4)",
   "document_number": "Z-4",
   "adopted_date": "2025-10-29",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/nb/st-stephen/backyard-hens/bylaw-z-4/",
   "answer": "In the Town of St. Stephen, New Brunswick, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Municipal District of St. Stephen Zoning By-law (By-law Z-4), verified 2026-09-27. Max hens: six (6). Setback: at least 10 m from any lot line."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003109",
   "name": "Strait Shores",
   "type": "Rural community",
   "path": "/ca/nb/strait-shores/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/nb/strait-shores/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/nb/strait-shores/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Village of Port Elgin Zoning By-law No. 01-43 (predecessor entity, carried by Strait Shores)",
   "document_number": "01-43",
   "adopted_date": "2002-03-11",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/nb/strait-shores/backyard-hens/bylaw-01-43/",
   "answer": "In the Rural community of Strait Shores, New Brunswick, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Village of Port Elgin Zoning By-law No. 01-43 (predecessor entity, carried by Strait Shores), verified 2026-09-27. Livestock rule: Except for the \"RR\" zone, the keeping of animals is restricted to household pets. Setback: 20 meters."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003111",
   "name": "Sussex",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/nb/sussex/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/nb/sussex/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/nb/sussex/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Town of Sussex Zoning By-law #1350-24 (Consolidated Version, amending By-law #1350-21)",
   "document_number": "1350-24",
   "adopted_date": "2024-08-19",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/nb/sussex/backyard-hens/bylaw-1350-24/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Sussex, New Brunswick, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Town of Sussex Zoning By-law #1350-24 (Consolidated Version, amending By-law #1350-21), verified 2026-09-27. Max hens: 6 hens. Livestock rule: No accessory building for agricultural purpose or keeping animals other than household pets unless in Rural and Agricultural (RU) Zone."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003113",
   "name": "Three Rivers",
   "type": "Village",
   "path": "/ca/nb/three-rivers/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/nb/three-rivers/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/nb/three-rivers/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Community of Three Rivers Rural Plan By-law No. 2026-09",
   "document_number": "2026-09",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/nb/three-rivers/backyard-hens/plan-2026-09/",
   "answer": "In the Village of Three Rivers, New Brunswick, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Community of Three Rivers Rural Plan By-law No. 2026-09, verified 2026-09-27. Max hens: four. Setback: minimum of 3 metres from an adjacent lot."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003116",
   "name": "Tracy",
   "type": "Village",
   "path": "/ca/nb/tracy/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/nb/tracy/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/nb/tracy/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Village of Tracy By-Law No. 32-2021 (amendment to Rural Plan By-law No. 29) — Backyard Chickens",
   "document_number": "32-2021",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/nb/tracy/backyard-hens/plan-32-2021/",
   "answer": "In the Village of Tracy, New Brunswick, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Village of Tracy By-Law No. 32-2021 (amendment to Rural Plan By-law No. 29) — Backyard Chickens, verified 2026-09-27. Max hens: 10 hens. Setback: 3 metres from any side or rear lot lines and 7.5 metres from any existing dwelling."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003120",
   "name": "Woodstock",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/nb/woodstock/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/nb/woodstock/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/nb/woodstock/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Town of Woodstock Zoning By-law No. Z-501",
   "document_number": "Z-501",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/nb/woodstock/backyard-hens/bylaw-z-501/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Woodstock, New Brunswick, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Town of Woodstock Zoning By-law No. Z-501, verified 2026-09-27. Max hens: 6 hens. Livestock rule: No accessory building shall be used for agricultural purpose or keeping of animals other than household pets, unless in the Rural and Agricultural (RU) Zone."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003121",
   "name": "Île-de-Lamèque",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/nb/ile-de-lameque/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/nb/ile-de-lameque/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/nb/ile-de-lameque/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27",
   "document": "Arrêté de zonage de Ste-Marie-St-Raphaël (Arrêté no 03-01), poulailler provision added by Arrêté 21-04",
   "document_number": "03-01",
   "adopted_date": "2021-06-14",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/nb/ile-de-lameque/backyard-hens/arrete-03-01/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Île-de-Lamèque, New Brunswick, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Arrêté de zonage de Ste-Marie-St-Raphaël (Arrêté no 03-01), poulailler provision added by Arrêté 21-04, verified 2026-09-27. Max hens: quatre poules pondeuses. Livestock rule: l'élevage d'animaux de la ferme à des fins non commerciales aux conditions que la Commission peut imposer. Permit or licence: Aucun permis d'aménagement requis pour un poulailler s'il est un usage secondaire."
  }
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   "municipality_id": "gx-003045",
   "name": "Alnwick",
   "path": "/ca/nb/alnwick/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003046",
   "name": "Arcadia",
   "path": "/ca/nb/arcadia/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-07"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003047",
   "name": "Bathurst",
   "path": "/ca/nb/bathurst/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003052",
   "name": "Bois-Joli",
   "path": "/ca/nb/bois-joli/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003053",
   "name": "Butternut Valley",
   "path": "/ca/nb/butternut-valley/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003054",
   "name": "Campbellton",
   "path": "/ca/nb/campbellton/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003059",
   "name": "Central York",
   "path": "/ca/nb/central-york/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003060",
   "name": "Champdoré",
   "path": "/ca/nb/champdore/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003065",
   "name": "Five Rivers",
   "path": "/ca/nb/five-rivers/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003069",
   "name": "Fundy Shores",
   "path": "/ca/nb/fundy-shores/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003072",
   "name": "Grand Falls",
   "path": "/ca/nb/grand-falls/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003073",
   "name": "Grand Lake",
   "path": "/ca/nb/grand-lake/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003082",
   "name": "Heron Bay",
   "path": "/ca/nb/heron-bay/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003083",
   "name": "Kedgwick",
   "path": "/ca/nb/kedgwick/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003085",
   "name": "Maple Hills",
   "path": "/ca/nb/maple-hills/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003086",
   "name": "McAdam",
   "path": "/ca/nb/mcadam/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003089",
   "name": "Miramichi River Valley",
   "path": "/ca/nb/miramichi-river-valley/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003091",
   "name": "Nackawic-Millville",
   "path": "/ca/nb/nackawic-millville/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003093",
   "name": "Neguac",
   "path": "/ca/nb/neguac/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003094",
   "name": "New Maryland",
   "path": "/ca/nb/new-maryland/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003095",
   "name": "Nouvelle-Arcadie",
   "path": "/ca/nb/nouvelle-arcadie/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003096",
   "name": "Oromocto",
   "path": "/ca/nb/oromocto/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003101",
   "name": "Saint Andrews",
   "path": "/ca/nb/saint-andrews/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-06-05"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003102",
   "name": "Saint John",
   "path": "/ca/nb/saint-john/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003104",
   "name": "Salisbury",
   "path": "/ca/nb/salisbury/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003107",
   "name": "Southern Victoria",
   "path": "/ca/nb/southern-victoria/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27"
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-003110",
   "name": "Sunbury-York South",
   "path": "/ca/nb/sunbury-york-south/",
   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-09-27"
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