Backyard hens & livestock — Mono, Ontario

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

In the Town of Mono, Ontario, hens permitted: True; max hens: four (4); roosters prohibited: True; permit or licence: Licence required; fee per annual Fees and Charges By-law; Annual Licence Cap of 25. Source: Backyard Chicken Bylaw (Bylaw 2026-1), verified 2026-08-28.

Backyard Chicken Bylaw (Bylaw 2026-1) adopted bylaw
hens permitted True s. 5.1: "A maximum of four (4) Backyard Chickens shall be allowed"
max hens four (4) s. 5.1: "A maximum of four (4) Backyard Chickens shall be allowed"
roosters prohibited True s. 5.3: "The keeping of roosters is prohibited."
permit or licence Licence required; fee per annual Fees and Charges By-law; Annual Licence Cap of 25 s. 3.1; s. 3.8; s. 3.9
setback 3 m of any dwelling; 3 m of any lot line; 1.5 m of any structure s. 6.1 items 3, 4, 5
scout note

4-year pilot program allowing up to 4 hens per property outside the Rural (A) zone; roosters prohibited; requires a licence, weatherproof coop and enclosed outdoor run; no slaughtering or sale of eggs/products.

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