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.

Information on this form is collected for the sole use of the City of Cold Lake and is protected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, Sec. 33 (c) which regulates the collection, use and disclosure of personal information.

Applicant Information

Site Information

Compliance with urban hen keeping guidelines

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

Terms and Conditions

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".