Backyard hens & livestock — Norris Point, Newfoundland and Labrador

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

In the Town of Norris Point, Newfoundland and Labrador, hens permitted: True; max hens: 12 head of poultry (lots <1860m2); 30 head of poultry (lots >1860m2); roosters prohibited: True; livestock rule: Lots <1860m2: no large livestock. Lots >1860m2: 1 horse/cattle, 3 sheep/goats.. Source: Town of Norris Point Development Regulations, 2024-2034, verified 2026-08-29.

Town of Norris Point Development Regulations, 2024-2034 adopted bylaw
hens permitted True s. 5.2.2.3(1)(a)
max hens 12 head of poultry (lots <1860m2); 30 head of poultry (lots >1860m2) s. 5.2.2.3(1)(a); s. 5.2.2.3(2)(a)(i)
roosters prohibited True s. 5.2.2.3(1)(a)
livestock rule Lots <1860m2: no large livestock. Lots >1860m2: 1 horse/cattle, 3 sheep/goats. s. 5.2.2.3(1)(d); s. 5.2.2.3(2)(b)
permit or licence Permit required (Home Business requirements apply); fee per annual schedule adopted by Council. s. 5.2.2.1(1); s. 3.5; s. 2.4.12
scout note

Development Regulations s.5.2.2.3 caps fowl and livestock on residential lots. On lots under 1,860 sq m: 12 head of poultry (no roosters), 12 rabbits and 1 pot-belly pig; no large livestock (horse, cattle, sheep, goats). On lots over 1,860 sq m: 30 head of poultry (no roosters), 25 rabbits, 1 pot-belly pig, plus 1 horse or cow and 3 sheep

Machine-readable: backyard-hens.json · Official website: https://norrispoint.ca/ · Last verified 2026-08-29 · Backyard hens & livestock in other municipalities