Backyard hens & livestock — Gander, Newfoundland and Labrador

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

In the Town of Gander, Newfoundland and Labrador, hens permitted: True; max hens: four (4) on a 2,000-m² lot plus one (1) for every additional 150 m² of lot area; roosters prohibited: True; livestock rule: Small livestock on lots ≥2,000 m²; large livestock on lots ≥2,800 m². Discretionary use.. Source: Town of Gander Development Regulations 2019-2029, verified 2026-08-29.

Town of Gander Development Regulations 2019-2029 adopted bylaw
hens permitted True s. 5.13(1)
max hens four (4) on a 2,000-m² lot plus one (1) for every additional 150 m² of lot area s. 5.13(2)(a)(iii)
roosters prohibited True s. 5.13(2)(b)
livestock rule Small livestock on lots ≥2,000 m²; large livestock on lots ≥2,800 m². Discretionary use. s. 5.13(1), s. 5.13(2)(a)(i), s. 5.13(3)(a)(i)
permit or licence development permit has been issued by Council s. 5.13(6)
setback Rear yard only; 4 metres from lot line, 30 metres from neighbouring dwelling. s. 5.13(2)(c)(i), s. 5.13(2)(c)(ii), s. 5.13(2)(c)(iii)
scout note

Where personal livestock use is listed as a discretionary use — in the Residential Low Density, Residential Medium Density and Residential Rural zones — Council may permit the keeping of livestock on a residential lot for personal use, after first giving public notice and considering comments received. Only ducks, chickens, geese, rabbits and turkeys (small livestock) and goats, horses and

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