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

Backyard hens & livestock — Trinity, Newfoundland and Labrador

In the Town of Trinity, Newfoundland and Labrador, hens permitted: True; max hens: twelve (12) small livestock; bees permitted: True; livestock rule: Only small livestock permitted on residential lots; larger livestock fall under Agriculture use.. Source: Town of Trinity Development Regulations, 2024, verified 2026-08-29.

Town of Trinity Development Regulations, 2024 adopted bylaw

hens permitted	True	s. 4.7.1; Def. 52
max hens	twelve (12) small livestock	s. 4.7.1
bees permitted	True	s. 4.7.2
livestock rule	Only small livestock permitted on residential lots; larger livestock fall under Agriculture use.	s. 4.7.1; Def. 52
permit or licence	Hives registered with the Newfoundland Provincial Apiarist	s. 4.7.2(c)
setback	Hives: 3.0 metres from any lot line; Coops: side or rear yard	s. 4.7.2(b); s. 4.7.4

scout note

Urban Agriculture use permits up to 12 small livestock (chickens, ducks, rabbits, geese, guinea fowl) per residential lot in a fully fenced enclosure with coops in the side/rear yard; beekeeping allowed at 1 hive per 1,350 sq.m of lot, hives 3m from lot lines and registered with the Provincial Apiarist.