Backyard hens & livestock — Millertown, Newfoundland and Labrador

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

In the Town of Millertown, Newfoundland and Labrador, hens permitted: True; max hens: Based on lot size and Animal Units (1 AU = 6 chickens); livestock rule: Personal use limited to chickens, ducks, geese, quail, rabbits, turkeys. Commercial livestock facilities require 300m setback from residential dwelling.; permit or licence: Permit issued by Council required, expires December 31st, must be renewed annually.. Source: Town of Millertown Development Regulations, 2024-2034, verified 2026-08-29.

Town of Millertown Development Regulations, 2024-2034 adopted bylaw
hens permitted True s. 5.13(1), s. 5.13(2)
max hens Based on lot size and Animal Units (1 AU = 6 chickens) s. 5.13(6), Part 2 Definitions
livestock rule Personal use limited to chickens, ducks, geese, quail, rabbits, turkeys. Commercial livestock facilities require 300m setback from residential dwelling. s. 5.13(2), s. 5.10(1)(a)
permit or licence Permit issued by Council required, expires December 31st, must be renewed annually. s. 5.13(3)
setback 5m from dwelling rear wall, 2m from lot lines, 20m from adjoining dwelling, 10m from well, 15m from water. s. 5.13(8)(b)
scout note

Development Regulations Reg. 5.13 makes Personal Livestock Use a discretionary use in the Residential 1 and Residential 2 zones, considered only as an accessory use on a residential property and subject to public notice. Applications are considered only for chickens, ducks, geese, quail, rabbits and turkeys. A Council permit is required, must be displayed on the livestock facility, and expires

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