Backyard hens & livestock — Clarke's Beach, Newfoundland and Labrador

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

In the Town of Clarke's Beach, Newfoundland and Labrador, hens permitted: True; max hens: 4 chickens (<0.4 ha); 12 head of poultry or fowl (0.4 ha); roosters prohibited: True; livestock rule: For every 0.4 hectare, 2 of these livestock species: cow, bull, horse, mule, ass, swine or llama. Source: Town of Clarke's Beach Development Regulations, 2022-2032, verified 2026-08-29.

Town of Clarke's Beach Development Regulations, 2022-2032 adopted bylaw
hens permitted True s. 4.2.2.3(2)
max hens 4 chickens (<0.4 ha); 12 head of poultry or fowl (0.4 ha) s. 4.2.2.3(1)(c); s. 4.2.2.3(2)
roosters prohibited True s. 4.2.2.3(2)
livestock rule For every 0.4 hectare, 2 of these livestock species: cow, bull, horse, mule, ass, swine or llama s. 4.2.2.3(1)(a)
permit or licence Permit required for keeping of animals s. 4.2.2.1(2); s. 2.1
scout note

Council may permit urban livestock/poultry: on lots of at least 0.4 hectares, up to 12 poultry/fowl (excluding roosters) or 12 rabbits (or one of several other livestock combinations); on lots between 669 sq.m and 0.4 hectares, up to 4 chickens, no roosters allowed.

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