At the June Council Meeting, Council heard from a landowner who received notification that he was in contravention of the County's Land Use Bylaw, and was told to remove his animals from his property. After hearing from the delegation, Council made a motion to amend Land Use Bylaw No. 2015-30 to allow the landowner to continue operating in the capacity that he is currently operating.
The proposed amendment to Land Use Bylaw No. 2013-50 is as follows:
7.18 Keeping of Animals
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The following table applies to all parcels within the Agricultural District which are less than 20 acres of land on which livestock are kept:
Figure 3 – Animal Units Allowed Per 4 Acres
Animal Type | Animal Units | Animal Type | Animal Units |
Cows (including calves) | 3 | Poultry/Pheasants | 20 |
Horses (including foals) | 3 | Sheep | 5 |
Rabbits | 20 | Pigs | 1 |
a. For animal types with sub-species characterized as “miniature”, an animal unit is based on 1,000 lb live weight of the main animal type.
b. Notwithstanding 7.18(1) above, no animals other than domestic pets and a maximum of 6 laying hens shall be kept on parcels less than one half (0.5) acre in size.
c. Notwithstanding 7.18(1) above, no limit shall be placed on the animal units on Lot 1, Block 1, Plan 0124546 contained within NE 3-58-11-W4M.