Can I keep chickens, bees, or livestock on my property?
In the City of London, Ontario, hens permitted: False; livestock rule: Class 1 animals (cow, donkey, goat, horse, mule, pig, pony, sheep) prohibited within the City of London's municipal boundaries.; setback: no less than 15 metres (49.2 feet) from any school, church, public hall, or store, dwelling or premises used for human habitation. Source: Animal Control By-law - PH-3 (Class 2 Animals, Part 6), verified 2026-08-28.
Animal Control By-law - PH-3 (Class 2 Animals, Part 6)
adopted bylaw
hens permitted
False
s. 4.3; s. 6.1
livestock rule
Class 1 animals (cow, donkey, goat, horse, mule, pig, pony, sheep) prohibited within the City of London's municipal boundaries.
s. 4.2; s. 5.1
setback
no less than 15 metres (49.2 feet) from any school, church, public hall, or store, dwelling or premises used for human habitation
s. 6.4
scout note
Keeping 'Class 2 animals' (chickens, geese, turkeys, ducks, domestic fowl) is prohibited city-wide; only those legally keeping them before enactment may continue, subject to a 15 m setback from schools/dwellings.