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In response to a request to City Council, the City engaged residents on a review of the rules surrounding the keeping of hens in non-agricultural areas, specifically the size and number of such hens permitted.
Based on public input which identified 73 per cent of respondents in support, City Council approved an amendment allowing for the keeping of up to six standard-sized hens on non-agricultural or open space zoned properties. Traditionally, the City has allowed for the keeping of up to 12 bantam or miniature chickens for the purpose of collecting eggs on non-agricultural properties, while prohibiting larger, standard sized hens.
While up to six, standard-sized hens are now permitted, all other restriction and regulations under the Animal Control By-Law still apply, including requirements that hens be kept in suitable cages, pens, enclosures; located in a rear yard; and at least three metres from all lot lines and 10 metres from any church, school, dwelling or other premises used for human habitation.
Only hens are permitted, roosters are not permitted under the by-law.
In response to a request to City Council, the City engaged residents on a review of the rules surrounding the keeping of hens in non-agricultural areas, specifically the size and number of such hens permitted.
Based on public input which identified 73 per cent of respondents in support, City Council approved an amendment allowing for the keeping of up to six standard-sized hens on non-agricultural or open space zoned properties. Traditionally, the City has allowed for the keeping of up to 12 bantam or miniature chickens for the purpose of collecting eggs on non-agricultural properties, while prohibiting larger, standard sized hens.
While up to six, standard-sized hens are now permitted, all other restriction and regulations under the Animal Control By-Law still apply, including requirements that hens be kept in suitable cages, pens, enclosures; located in a rear yard; and at least three metres from all lot lines and 10 metres from any church, school, dwelling or other premises used for human habitation.
Only hens are permitted, roosters are not permitted under the by-law.
