| hens permitted | True | s. 2(a): restricted to properties zoned Community Residential [RC] and Rural [RU] |
| max hens | five | s. 2(f): "No more than five backyard chickens are kept per property" |
| roosters prohibited | True | s. 2(g): "Roosters are prohibited" |
| setback | 10 metres from any neighbouring residential dwelling; 3 metres from property line; 3 metres from any window or door of residential building | s. 2(n)(ii), 2(n)(iii), 2(n)(xi) |
scout note
Allows up to 5 backyard hens (no roosters) on single-unit dwellings in Community Residential and Rural zones; coop must be in the rear yard, max 2m high, max 9 sq.m, with setbacks from neighbours, wells and water bodies.