| hens permitted | True | s. 3.1.3 — "Backyard chickens shall only be permitted in RR and RU Zones" |
| max hens | 10 | s. 3.1.3(i) — "A maximum of 10 backyard chickens shall be permitted." |
| roosters prohibited | True | Section 2 definition — "raise hens (excluding roosters)" |
| livestock rule | Livestock not permitted on any lot less than 1.0 ha in RU Zone; livestock structures subject to Minimum Distance Separation. | s. 21.4(b) — "Livestock shall not be permitted on any lot less than 1.0 hectare in area" |
| setback | minimum 3 metre setback is required from any side or rear yard lot lines | s. 3.1.3(iii) — "A minimum 3 metre setback is required from any side or rear yard lot lines." |
scout note
Backyard chickens are permitted only in the RR and RU zones. The by-law defines 'Backyard Chickens' as raising hens, expressly excluding roosters. Maximum 10 chickens, rear yard only, minimum 3 m setback from any side or rear lot line, screened and kept in a rodent/predator-proof enclosure. Coops must be at least 1 square metre per chicken and kept clean and