Backyard hens & livestock — Armstrong, British Columbia

Can I keep chickens, bees, or livestock on my property?

In the City of Armstrong, British Columbia, hens permitted: True; max hens: no greater than six (6); roosters prohibited: True; bees permitted: True. Source: Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 1829, 2018, verified 2026-08-28.

Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 1829, 2018 adopted bylaw
hens permitted True SECTION 7 - BACKYARD HENS (BL 1895, 2022)
max hens no greater than six (6) s. 7.4(c)
roosters prohibited True s. 7.4(b)
bees permitted True PART 6 - BACKYARD BEES (BL 1895, 2022)
permit or licence Backyard bees: owner must licence bees with the City, fee prescribed in the City of Armstrong Fees and Charges Bylaw. Backyard hens: subject to applicable City applications, policies, rates, fees, and bylaws (no explicit standalone licence or fee amount stated). s. 6.4(j); s. 7.4(q)
setback Hens (coop): minimum 3 meters from all sides and rear property lines. Bees (hive): minimum 3 meters from all sides and rear property lines, and minimum 3 meters from all doors and windows. s. 7.3(f); s. 6.3(a); s. 6.3(b)
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Amended 2022 to add: up to 6 hens (no roosters) and up to 3 beehive/nucleus colonies per R.1 lot (min. 600m2), with coop/pen size, 3m setbacks, 2m predator fencing, manure-storage and personal-use-only (no sales) rules.

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