Backyard hens & livestock — Elliston, Newfoundland and Labrador

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

In the Town of Elliston, Newfoundland and Labrador, hens permitted: True; max hens: four (4) animals; livestock rule: Only hens, ducks, turkeys, geese, rabbits permitted. No lot <1,000 m2. Max 4 animals.; permit or licence: permit fee has been paid and a permit has been issued. Source: Town of Elliston Development Regulations 2018-2028, verified 2026-08-29.

Town of Elliston Development Regulations 2018-2028 adopted bylaw
hens permitted True s. 5.14(1)
max hens four (4) animals s. 5.14(2)(b)
livestock rule Only hens, ducks, turkeys, geese, rabbits permitted. No lot <1,000 m2. Max 4 animals. s. 5.14(1), s. 5.14(2)(a), s. 5.14(2)(b)
permit or licence permit fee has been paid and a permit has been issued s. 5.14(5)
setback six (6) metres of any lot line s. 5.14(3)(b)
scout note

Under Regulation 5.14, Council may at its discretion permit small livestock on a residential lot for personal use, after public notice and consideration of comments. Only hens, ducks, turkeys, geese and rabbits may be considered. No livestock is permitted on a lot under 1,000 m2; no more than one species and no more than four animals per lot; and only

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