| hens permitted | True | s. 4.1(vii) |
| max hens | up to four laying hens | s. 4.1(vii): "keeping up to four laying hens" |
| roosters prohibited | True | s. 5.4(i): "Keep any other chicken than a laying hen" |
| livestock rule | No person shall own, harbour, possess, keep, sell or offer for sale any livestock within settlement areas of the Township of Wilmot. | s. 3.1 |
| permit or licence | Backyard Chicken licence required; fee per Fees and Charges By-law (amount not stated in this by-law) | s. 5.4(vi); s. 5.5 |
| setback | 3 metres from any property line; 15 metres from any school, church, dwelling or other premises used for human habitation (excluding own dwelling) | s. 5.2(ii); s. 5.2(iii) |
scout note
Section 4(vii) exempts a person keeping up to four laying hens in accordance with Zoning By-law 83-38 sec 6.32, and Section 5 sets the conditions: a licence from the Township is required, only laying hens over four months old may be kept, the coop, pen, loft or run must be in the rear yard at least 3 metres from any