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Urban Hen Keeping License Application

Use this form to apply for a City of Cold Lake Urban Hen Keeping license. The application fee is $30.00. Payment details are entered on the following page.

Approval of this application will grant the applicant a license to keep hens for the duration of one year commencing on the date that the license is issued to the applicant (July 1- June 30). The license will expire after one year, and the applicant will need to renew their license to further keep hens in their backyard. Prior to completing this application form, applicants must read the Urban Hen Keeping Bylaw (704-AD-21). Failure to maintain and abide by all requirements of the Urban Hen Keeping Bylaw (704-AD-21), the Urban Hen Keeping Guidelines and/or applicable Provincial regulations will lead to a license being revoked and removal of hens from the property at the applicant’s expense. Keeping hens without a license will result in a charge under the Animal Care and Control Bylaw (535-PL-14) and the Urban Hen Keeping Bylaw (704-AD-21). 

Supporting documents may be required to complete a successful application. Attach the required documents below under the "Supporting Documents" section. Documents can also be emailed to the City at planning@coldlake.com or dropped off at City Hall during regular business hours at 5513-48 Avenue.

Applicant Information

Site Information

Number of hens

Compliance with urban hen keeping guidelines

(Checking “NO” to any of the following may result in an unsuccessful application.)

Will the hen enclosure be located in a fenced yard?
 
Will the hen enclosure be located a minimum of 1.2m from all adjacent property lines?
 
Will the hen enclosure be located a minimum of 3m from windows and doors of the residential structure on the property and any neighboring residence?
 
Will the hen enclosure be located a minimum of 1.5m from the residential structure on the property?
 

Terms and Conditions

Applicant must ensure they have met all of the licensing requirements and submitted all required documentation. Check all that apply.
 

Provide a site sketch complete with hen enclosure location relative to adjacent properties and residential buildings, coop and run areas, and associated setback distances. *Acceptable site sketches may be produced using an existing real property report, an aerial photo from the City’s GIS map, or a scaled drawing (see Bylaw 704-AD-21 for a sample site sketch). Attach site sketch below under "supporting documents".

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Applicant signature
 

Information on this form is collected for the sole use of the City of Cold Lake and is protected under the authority of the Protection of Privacy Act, Sec. 4 (c), which regulates the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the ATIA Coordinator by email (legislative@coldlake.com) or phone (780) 594-4494 ext. 7915.



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