| hens permitted | True | s. 4.1(a) |
| max hens | 6 on residential; 12 on rural lots less than 2 hectares | s. 4.1(h), s. 4.1(i) |
| roosters prohibited | True | "The keeping of roosters is prohibited." |
| permit or licence | Chicken coop permit required; no fee | s. 3.6 "There is no fee to obtain a permit" |
| setback | 3.0 metres from rear and side lot lines; 15 metres from school; 7.5 metres from church or business | s. 4.1(d), s. 4.1(e), s. 4.1(f) |
scout note
Requires a chicken coop permit, issued at no fee (s.3.6), before keeping backyard chickens. Maximum 6 chickens on a residential property and 12 on a rural-designated lot under 2 hectares. Coops and runs together must be under 10 m2 (108 sq ft), one storey and under 10 ft high, at least 3 m from rear and side lot lines, 15