Backyard hens & livestock — Lakeland Ridges, New Brunswick
Can I keep chickens, bees, or livestock on my property?
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.
Ministerial Regulation for the South Central Carleton County Planning Area (Rural Plan, 11-SCC-045-00)
adopted bylaw
hens permitted
yes
s. 3.10(1)
max hens
0.5 or less AU of ducks, chickens, and turkeys
s. 3.10(1)(a)
bees permitted
yes
s. 4.2(a)(vii); definition of 'agricultural use' (d)
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.
s. 3.10(1); s. 4.2(a)(vii)
setback
3 metres from any lot line
s. 3.10(1)(d)(i)
scout note
In the R1 (residential) zone, keeping of ducks, chickens and turkeys is capped at 0.5 animal units, on lots of 4,000 sq m or more, as a use clearly accessory to the main use; the livestock facility must be set back 3m from lot lines and screened from streets/neighbours.