Backyard hens & livestock — Clarenville, Newfoundland and Labrador

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

In the Town of Clarenville, Newfoundland and Labrador, hens permitted: True; max hens: eight (8); roosters prohibited: True; permit or licence: Permit required; fees prescribed by Council in the Permit Rate Policy. Source: Town of Clarenville Residential Poultry Regulations, 2022, verified 2026-08-29.

Town of Clarenville Residential Poultry Regulations, 2022 adopted bylaw
hens permitted True s. 4(a)
max hens eight (8) s. 4(c)
roosters prohibited True s. 4(d)
permit or licence Permit required; fees prescribed by Council in the Permit Rate Policy s. 5(a), s. 5(c)
setback 7.5 metres from front property boundary line; 5 metres from rear or side property boundary line; 2 metres from dwelling s. 7(b), s. 7(c), s. 7(d)
scout note

Permit required to keep poultry (chickens, ducks, geese, etc.). Max 8 birds per residential property, roosters strictly prohibited, poultry must not free-range, coops/runs must sit in the rear yard at least 7.5m from front line, 5m from rear/side line, 2m from the dwelling.

Machine-readable: backyard-hens.json · Official website: http://www.clarenville.net/ · Last verified 2026-08-29 · Backyard hens & livestock in other municipalities