| hens permitted | yes | s. 5.13.1, Table 3 |
| max hens | 12 | Table 3 |
| roosters prohibited | yes | does not include roosters |
| bees permitted | yes | s. 6.3.1(2)(a); s. 7 Definitions, 'agricultural use' (d) |
| 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. | s. 5.13.1, Table 3 |
| permit or licence | Development permit required; fee $25. | s. 4.6.1, Table 1 |
| setback | 5 metres from a lot line (Type C and D livestock housing). | s. 5.13.4 |
scout note
Section 5.13 sets a hobby-farm/livestock table by type and lot size, including Type D 'backyard hens' (no roosters): max 12 hens on a minimum 2,000 sq.m lot; housing must sit 5-15m from a lot line depending on animal type.