| hens permitted | yes | s. 8.1.2(d); s. 8.4.1(h) |
| max hens | 6 hens | s. 5.12(a) |
| roosters prohibited | yes | s. 5.12(b) |
| livestock rule | No accessory building shall be used for agricultural purpose or keeping of animals other than household pets, unless in the Rural and Agricultural (RU) Zone | s. 5.1.1(viii) |
| setback | no closer than two metres to any side lot line or rear lot line, and shall have a minimum separation distance of 7.5 metres from a main building on an adjoining lot and 30 metres from any existing well on an adjoining lot | s. 5.12(f)(iii) |
scout note
Section 5.12 permits keeping chickens where the zone allows it: max 6 hens, roosters prohibited, owner must live on the lot, no sale of eggs/meat or slaughter, manure sealed; roofed predator-proof coop and run in the rear yard, screened, 2m from side/rear lot lines, 7.5m from a neighbouring main building and 30m from a neighbour's well. Separately, s.5.2 allows up