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This page was originally published on January 6, 2025. It is updated as new information is available.

The Township of Edwardsburgh Cardinal is proposing an update to our zoning bylaw to permit the keeping of domestic fowl coops more broadly within the Township and, in particular, within all settlement areas. Read the full public notice or contact us to receive a mailed copy or ask questions.

April 29, 2025: Council
Council reviewed a proposed bylaw at the regular meeting on April 29. You can view the agenda, minutes and a recording of this meeting on our Council Calendar.
April 7, 2025: Committee of the Whole - Community Development
A supplementary report was reviewed by the Committee of the Whole - Community Development on April 7, which addresses domestic fowl in settlement areas only. You can review the report, agenda, minutes and a recording from this meeting on our Council Calendar. 
March 3, 2025: Committee of the Whole - Community Development
A report on the proposed amendment was reviewed by the Committee of the Whole – Community Development on March 3. You can view the agenda, minutes and recording from this meeting on our Council Calendar.
February 3, 2025: public meeting

A public meeting was be held by the Committee of the Whole – Community Development on Monday, February 3, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers at 18 Centre Street, Spencerville.

Thank you to everyone that joined us to share your feedback. You can find meeting details, minutes and video in our Council Calendar.

You can view the presentation materials online.
January 28, 2025: open house

An open house was held on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers at 18 Centre Street, Spencerville.

We thank everyone that came out to learn more, ask questions, and share feedback at the open house. You can find meeting details in our Calendar.

What changes are proposed?

Changes are proposed to the Zoning Bylaw section 4.5, Hobby Farms and Keeping of Domestic Fowl. Through this amendment, Council aims to:

  • permit the keeping of domestic fowl coops more broadly within the Township, and in particular, within all settlement areas;
  • amend current provisions to protect individual private water sources (wells), wellhead protection areas, intake protection areas;
  • amend the specific setbacks from lot lines, windows, and doors on adjacent properties;
  • establish minimum and maximum floor space per hen.

A permitting system for domestic fowl coops will be discussed.

Public comments and feedback

Thank you to everyone that shared feedback throughout this public process.