Backyard hens & livestock — Howick, Ontario

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

In the Township of Howick, Ontario, hens permitted: False; bees permitted: False; livestock rule: Livestock prohibited in Settlement Areas; exception permits 2 horses only if serving as primary transportation for dwelling occupants.. Source: Township of Howick Zoning By-law 23-1984 (Consolidated Copy, May 2026), verified 2026-08-28.

Township of Howick Zoning By-law 23-1984 (Consolidated Copy, May 2026) adopted bylaw
hens permitted False s. 3.27.3; Livestock definition: "Includes … poultry … birds"
bees permitted False s. 3.27.9: "prohibited to keep stinging insects in Settlement Areas"
livestock rule Livestock prohibited in Settlement Areas; exception permits 2 horses only if serving as primary transportation for dwelling occupants. s. 3.27.3 and s. 3.27.4.1
scout note

Section 3.27.3 of the Township of Howick Zoning By-law prohibits keeping livestock in Settlement Areas, and s.3.27.9 prohibits keeping stinging insects (bees) in Settlement Areas. 'Livestock' is defined to include dairy and beef cattle, swine, poultry, horses, goats, sheep, rabbits, fur-bearing animals, deer, elk, game animals and birds. 'Settlement Areas' is defined as towns, villages and hamlets where development is

Machine-readable: backyard-hens.json · Official website: http://www.howick.ca · Last verified 2026-08-28 · Backyard hens & livestock in other municipalities