| hens permitted | True | s. 6.9.1 — "lands zoned to permit a single family dwelling" |
| max hens | four (4) | s. 6.9.2 — "more than four (4) Backyard Hen(s) at any time" |
| roosters prohibited | True | s. 6.9.4 — "The keeping of a rooster is strictly prohibited." |
| livestock rule | Livestock may only be kept in areas of the County zoned for that purpose by the applicable Zoning By-Law. | s. 6.6.1 — "unless such area is zoned for that purpose" |
| permit or licence | Registration with the Ontario Chicken Marketing Board Small Flock Policy required; no county permit fee stated in by-law. | s. 6.9.10 — "registered with the Ontario Chicken Marketing Board Small Flock Policy" |
| setback | Minimum 3.0 metres from the side lot line, 3.0 metres from the rear lot line, and 3.0 metres from abutting dwellings. | s. 3.18.3(a)(b)(c) — "minimum 3.0 metres from the side lot line … rear lot line … abutting dwellings" |
scout note
Permits up to 4 backyard hens (no roosters) on lands zoned for a single detached dwelling. Hen coop/run must be min. 3.0m from side/rear lot lines and abutting dwellings, max 10 sq.m floor area, max 3.0m building height.