Article 9 restricts keeping livestock (defined to include laying hens, chickens, geese, ducks, rabbits) to agriculturally-zoned land only; Article 11 requires pigeon-club membership and registration to keep racing/homing pigeons.
Backyard hens & livestock — Richmond Hill, Ontario
Can I keep chickens, bees, or livestock on my property?
The City of Richmond Hill, Ontario has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Responsible Pet Ownership and Animal Regulation By-law No. 22-25, verified 2026-08-29.