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

Backyard hens & livestock — Heart's Delight-Islington, Newfoundland and Labrador

In the Town of Heart's Delight-Islington, Newfoundland and Labrador, hens permitted: True; max hens: 12 small livestock; livestock rule: Classed as agricultural use. TN Zone allows up to 4 large livestock and 12 small livestock.; permit or licence: Permit required by the Town.. Source: Town of Heart's Delight-Islington Development Regulations 2015, verified 2026-08-29.

Town of Heart's Delight-Islington Development Regulations 2015 adopted bylaw

hens permitted	True	Schedule C -- Town (TN) Zone, Condition 3; Regulation 52(4)
max hens	12 small livestock	Schedule C -- Town (TN) Zone, Condition 3
livestock rule	Classed as agricultural use. TN Zone allows up to 4 large livestock and 12 small livestock.	Regulation 52(4); Schedule C -- Town (TN) Zone, Condition 3
permit or licence	Permit required by the Town.	Regulation 8; Regulation 52(1)
setback	2 metres side and rear yard.	Regulation 32(6), 32(8); Schedule C -- Town (TN) Zone, Condition 3

scout note

Large livestock (horses/cattle) and small livestock (goats, ducks, chickens) - even kept as pets - are classed as agriculture. In the Town Zone (covers single/double dwellings) Agriculture is a discretionary use limited to greenhouses, field crops, and keeping up to 4 large and 12 small livestock, with Agrifoods-approved housing.