| hens permitted | True | s. 3.1 "Chickens are permitted on properties with a dwelling" |
| max hens | up to twelve (12) backyard chickens | Schedule "A", s. 1 |
| roosters prohibited | True | Schedule "A", s. 4 "No person shall keep a rooster on their property" |
| permit or licence | Licence required; no fee to obtain a backyard chicken license | s. 3.3 "There is no fee to obtain a backyard chicken license" |
| setback | 4.5 m from any side lot line; 1.5 m from rear lot line; 3 m from dwelling; 10 m from windows/doors of abutting dwellings | Schedule "A", s. 5(a)–(f) |
scout note
Licensed owner-occupants may keep up to 12 backyard hens (no roosters) in a rear-yard coop/run with setbacks of 4.5 m from side lot line, 1.5 m from rear line, 3 m from the dwelling; coop max 10 m2 and 5 m high.