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

Backyard hens & livestock — Witless Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador

In the Town of Witless Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador, hens permitted: True; bees permitted: True; livestock rule: Discretionary use at limited scale, must be nuisance-free. Structures >5 animal units require 600m from residence, 60m from boundary.; permit or licence: Permit required by Authority; Council discretion.. Source: Town of Witless Bay Development Regulations 2013-2023 - Agriculture, verified 2026-08-29.

Town of Witless Bay Development Regulations 2013-2023 - Agriculture adopted bylaw

hens permitted	True	Schedule C, Residential Zone, Condition 15
bees permitted	True	Schedule A (Agriculture); Schedule C, Residential Zone, Condition 15
livestock rule	Discretionary use at limited scale, must be nuisance-free. Structures >5 animal units require 600m from residence, 60m from boundary.	Regulation 45; Schedule C, Residential Zone, Condition 15
permit or licence	Permit required by Authority; Council discretion.	Regulation 7; Schedule C, Residential Zone, Condition 15
setback	600 m from residence, 60 m from boundary, 90 m from street (for >5 animal units)	Regulation 45(1)

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Home-based agriculture, including keeping livestock/poultry at a limited, minor scale, is permitted at Council's discretion on residential lots large enough for it to be done safely and nuisance-free; applications referred to provincial Agrifoods and Environment departments.