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

Backyard hens & livestock — Sandy Cove, Newfoundland and Labrador

In the Town of Sandy Cove, Newfoundland and Labrador, hens permitted: True; max hens: 2 animal units; livestock rule: The keeping of livestock in the Residential zone shall be limited to a maximum of 2 animal units.; setback: 18 m from any Lot Line. Source: Town of Sandy Cove Development Regulations 2009-2019, verified 2026-08-29.

Town of Sandy Cove Development Regulations 2009-2019 adopted bylaw

hens permitted	True	Schedule C, Residential Zone, Condition 11(1)
max hens	2 animal units	Schedule C, Residential Zone, Condition 11(1)
livestock rule	The keeping of livestock in the Residential zone shall be limited to a maximum of 2 animal units.	Schedule C, Residential Zone, Condition 11(1)
setback	18 m from any Lot Line	Schedule C, Residential Zone, Condition 11(2)(a)

scout note

Reg. 11 'Keeping of Livestock' limits livestock in the Residential zone to 2 animal units: up to 1 AU of rabbits/ducks/chickens/turkeys/geese needs a 0.4ha lot and 18m setback from lot lines; up to 2 AU of any species needs a 1ha lot and 30m setback.