Backyard hens & livestock — Rothesay, New Brunswick

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

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.

Rothesay Zoning By-law No. 2-10 adopted bylaw
livestock rule Only domestic animals may be kept in any residential zone. s. 3.7
setback Accessory buildings housing animals shall be located in the rear yard and those housing animals in the Rural Zone shall be set back a minimum of 10 metres from any property line. s. 5.4(e)
scout note

Section 3.7 'Animals in Residential Zones': only domestic animals may be kept in any residential zone, effectively prohibiting hens, bees and other livestock on residential lots. Separately, livestock is capped at 1 animal unit/ha in a low-density rural-harvest zone and banned entirely in the Carpenter Pond Watershed/Wellfield Protection Area.

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