Backyard hens & livestock — Raleigh, Newfoundland and Labrador

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

In the Town of Raleigh, Newfoundland and Labrador, hens permitted: True; max hens: up to a total of 10 birds; livestock rule: Keeping of large animals permitted at Council's discretion in MD zone, at least 1 km from dwelling.; permit or licence: Permits are not required for keeping of small pets up to the limits described in this paragraph.. Source: Town of Raleigh Development Regulations for 2019-2029, verified 2026-08-29.

Town of Raleigh Development Regulations for 2019-2029 adopted bylaw
hens permitted True Schedule C, Condition 5
max hens up to a total of 10 birds Schedule C, Condition 5
livestock rule Keeping of large animals permitted at Council's discretion in MD zone, at least 1 km from dwelling. Schedule C, Condition 5
permit or licence Permits are not required for keeping of small pets up to the limits described in this paragraph. Schedule C, Condition 5
setback minimum of 2 metres from the nearest part of a main building and a minimum of 1.2 metres from any lot line Schedule C, Condition 2.iv
scout note

Development Regulations Regulation 45 bars livestock structures and other buildings or agricultural uses involving the keeping of animals anywhere in the Planning Area except as provided in the Schedule C use zone tables; small animals may be kept as pets, as an accessory use, anywhere in the Planning Area. In the Mixed Development (MD) zone, which covers the settled part

Machine-readable: backyard-hens.json · Official website: none on record · Last verified 2026-08-29 · Backyard hens & livestock in other municipalities