Backyard hens & livestock — Harbour Breton, Newfoundland and Labrador

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

In the Town of Harbour Breton, Newfoundland and Labrador, hens permitted: True; max hens: 12; livestock rule: Livestock agriculture discretionary in RMD; limited to hens, ducks, geese (max 12) on single residential lot.; permit or licence: Permit required; fee in accordance with schedule of fees adopted by Council.. Source: Town of Harbour Breton Development Regulations 2016-2026, verified 2026-08-29.

Town of Harbour Breton Development Regulations 2016-2026 adopted bylaw
hens permitted True Schedule C RMD Condition 12(1)
max hens 12 Schedule C RMD Condition 12(2)(a)
livestock rule Livestock agriculture discretionary in RMD; limited to hens, ducks, geese (max 12) on single residential lot. Schedule C RMD Condition 12(1), 12(2)(a)
permit or licence Permit required; fee in accordance with schedule of fees adopted by Council. s. 8, s. 24
scout note

Livestock agriculture is a discretionary use in the Residential Medium Density and Rural zones. Under Schedule C Condition 12, Council may at its discretion permit the keeping of hens, ducks or geese for personal use, after giving public notice and considering comments received, particularly from neighbours. Where permitted, no more than 12 hens, ducks, geese or any combination of them

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