Can I keep chickens, bees, or livestock on my property?
In the City of Barrie, Ontario, hens permitted: False; livestock rule: Cattle, goats, sheep or swine only on lots exceeding 4.4685 hectares zoned Agricultural, Residential Hold or Industrial.. Source: By-law 2010-035 (as amended) - A By-law to regulate and govern animals including exotic animals within the City, verified 2026-08-28.
By-law 2010-035 (as amended) - A By-law to regulate and govern animals including exotic animals within the City
adopted bylaw
hens permitted
False
s. 18.3.0.0.0
livestock rule
Cattle, goats, sheep or swine only on lots exceeding 4.4685 hectares zoned Agricultural, Residential Hold or Industrial.
s. 18.5.0.0.0
scout note
Bans keeping domestic fowl (chickens etc.) on residential lots except in Agricultural/Residential Hold/Industrial zones; caps rabbits at 12 per residential lot (max 2 over 6 months old).