Backyard hens & livestock — St. Lewis, Newfoundland and Labrador

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

In the Town of St. Lewis, Newfoundland and Labrador, hens permitted: True; max hens: 1 AU (20 hens) for 0.4-1.0 ha; up to 6 AU (>3.0 ha); bees permitted: True; livestock rule: Permitted only at Council's discretion. No livestock on lots less than 0.4 hectares.. Source: Town of St. Lewis Development Regulations 2015-25, verified 2026-08-29.

Town of St. Lewis Development Regulations 2015-25 adopted bylaw
hens permitted True Schedule C, Residential Zone, Discretionary Use Classes
max hens 1 AU (20 hens) for 0.4-1.0 ha; up to 6 AU (>3.0 ha) Schedule C, Residential Zone, Condition 10(b); Schedule A, 'ANIMAL UNIT' (e)
bees permitted True Schedule A, 'LIVESTOCK AGRICULTURE' (d); Schedule C, Residential Zone, Discretionary Use Classes
livestock rule Permitted only at Council's discretion. No livestock on lots less than 0.4 hectares. Schedule C, Residential Zone, Condition 10(1), 10(2)(a)
permit or licence Development permit required for discretionary use Regulation 8; Schedule C, Residential Zone, Condition 10(1)
setback 18 metres (0.4-1.0 ha); 30 metres (>1.0-2.0 ha); 50 metres (>2.0 ha) from lot lines Schedule C, Residential Zone, Condition 10(b) Table
scout note

Development Regulations permit the keeping of livestock in the Residential and Mixed Development zones only as a discretionary use, subject to public notice and community input, and only on lots of 0.4 hectares or larger. Permitted quantities and livestock-facility setbacks scale with lot size: 0.4-1.0 ha, 1 animal unit of rabbits, ducks, chickens, turkeys or geese only, with facilities at

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