| hens permitted | yes | s. 2.2 |
| max hens | 8 chickens | s. 2.2(b)(i) |
| roosters prohibited | yes | s. 2.2(b)(ii) |
| livestock rule | Accessory buildings in residential zones shall not be used for agricultural purposes or the keeping of animals other than household pets. | s. 3.1.1(d) |
| permit or licence | Development permit required; fee $35 for secondary use/accessory building. | s. 2.2(a)(i), (iii); s. 1.9.2(a)(iii) |
| setback | 4.5 metres from adjacent property lines | s. 2.2(b)(v) |
scout note
Keeping chickens is a permitted accessory use on one-unit dwellings in the Rural zone (min. 1,100 m2 lot) with a development permit: max 8 hens, no roosters, coop/run enclosed, 3m from wells, 4.5m from property lines, not in front yard, no on-site slaughter.