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

Backyard hens & livestock — Irishtown-Summerside, Newfoundland and Labrador

In the Town of Irishtown-Summerside, Newfoundland and Labrador, hens permitted: True; max hens: Varies by lot size; max 2 Animal Units (small or large animals) on lots >4,000 m2; livestock rule: Council may permit large livestock (goats, horses, sheep) on residential lots >=4,000 m2 in MD, RLD, RMD, RR zones.; permit or licence: Permit required from Council; expires December 31 st annually. Source: Town of Irishtown-Summerside Development Regulations 2020-2030, verified 2026-08-29.

Town of Irishtown-Summerside Development Regulations 2020-2030 adopted bylaw

hens permitted	True	s. 5.14(2)
max hens	Varies by lot size; max 2 Animal Units (small or large animals) on lots >4,000 m2	s. 5.14(6)
livestock rule	Council may permit large livestock (goats, horses, sheep) on residential lots >=4,000 m2 in MD, RLD, RMD, RR zones.	s. 5.14(1), 5.14(2), 5.14(5)(b)
permit or licence	Permit required from Council; expires December 31 st annually	s. 5.14(3)
setback	Small: five (5) metres from residence/lines; Large: eight (8) metres from residence/lines; Rear yard only	s. 5.14(8)(a), 5.14(9)(a)

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Council may permit Personal Livestock Use on residential lots with an annual permit. Small livestock (chickens, ducks, geese, quail, rabbits, turkeys) allowed on lots 600m2+; large livestock (goats, horses, sheep) on lots 4,000m2+; animal count capped by an animal-unit table, plus setback and cleanliness rules.