| hens permitted | True | s. 4.2(a) |
| max hens | 4 to 12 depending on property size (under .25 ha: max 4; min .25 ha: max 6; min .5 ha: max 8; min 1 ha: max 10; min 1.99 ha: max 12) | s. 4.2(k) |
| roosters prohibited | True | s. 4.2(b) |
| permit or licence | Backyard Chicken Permit required; fee per Fees & Charges By-Law | s. 3.2; s. 3.6 |
| setback | 3.0 metres from rear lot line, 3.0 metres from any side lot line; 30 metres from any school, church or business | s. 4.2(h); s. 4.2(i) |
scout note
Permits backyard chickens by application; no roosters allowed; maximum chickens tiered by lot size (4 up to 12); requires an enclosed coop and secure run; $100 fine for keeping roosters.