Backyard hens & livestock — Dieppe, New Brunswick

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

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.

By-law Z-10 (2021) - Zoning / Arrêté de zonage Z-10 (2021) adopted bylaw
hens permitted yes "to house up to four animals and not more than 12 poultry"
max hens not more than 12 poultry (hobby farming, RR or RA zone) "not more than 12 poultry other than household pets, and not including cocks"
roosters prohibited yes "not including cocks"
livestock rule Hobby farming (secondary use in a RR or RA zone) may house up to four animals and not more than 12 poultry. "subordinate to a main residential use in a RR or RA zone"; "to house up to four animals"
permit or licence Development permit for secondary use: $35 3.1(7); "or structure, a sign, $35"
scout note

Permits 'hobby farming' as an accessory use in RR/RA residential zones: up to 4 animals plus a maximum of 12 poultry (no roosters) in an accessory barn/shed; a standalone 'agricultural use' permits up to 8 animals plus 24 poultry.

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