| hens permitted | yes | s. 7.19 |
| max hens | six (6) Hens | s. 6.07 |
| roosters prohibited | yes | s. 8.01 |
| bees permitted | yes | s. 9.01; s. 9.05 |
| livestock rule | On residential parcels 0.81 ha or larger, additional Animal/bird units allowed; one Animal unit includes 1 horse. | s. 6.04; s. 6.05(i) |
| permit or licence | Hen or Apiary permit required | s. 7.19; s. 9.01 |
| setback | Coop: 1.5 m rear, 3.0 m exterior side, 0.6 m interior side; Beehive: 1.5 m from property line or 7.5 m from neighbouring property line. | s. 8.03(d)-(f); s. 9.06 |
scout note
A person may not keep hens or bees in an urban residential area of the City unless they own and reside on the property and obtain a Hen or Apiary permit. A Hen permit allows no more than 6 hens on a property under 0.81 ha. Max 2 beehives on lots under 0.41 ha, 4 on larger lots. Residential parcels