{
 "topic": "backyard-hens",
 "label": "Backyard hens & livestock",
 "question": "Can I keep chickens, bees, or livestock on my property?",
 "jurisdiction": "British Columbia",
 "country": "CA",
 "source": "https://govanswers.org/ca/bc/backyard-hens/",
 "municipalities": [
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000002",
   "name": "Abbotsford",
   "type": "City",
   "path": "/ca/bc/abbotsford/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/abbotsford/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/abbotsford/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-08-28",
   "document": "Zoning Bylaw, 2014 -- Section 140 General Regulations (Urban Beekeeping)",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": "2014-09-15",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/abbotsford/backyard-hens/zoning-bylaw-2014-section-140-general-regulations/",
   "answer": "In the City of Abbotsford, British Columbia, bees permitted: True; permit or licence: beekeeper must be registered with the Province in accordance with their beekeeping requirements; setback: entrance minimum 6.0 m from any property line; side and rear minimum 3.0 m from any property line; behind solid fence or hedge minimum 1.8 m in height along all adjacent property lines. Source: Zoning Bylaw, 2014 -- Section 140 General Regulations (Urban Beekeeping), verified 2026-08-28."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000005",
   "name": "Armstrong",
   "type": "City",
   "path": "/ca/bc/armstrong/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/armstrong/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/armstrong/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-08-28",
   "document": "Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 1829, 2018",
   "document_number": "1829",
   "adopted_date": "2018-08-27",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/armstrong/backyard-hens/bylaw-1829/",
   "answer": "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."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000006",
   "name": "Ashcroft",
   "type": "Village",
   "path": "/ca/bc/ashcroft/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/ashcroft/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/ashcroft/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-08-28",
   "document": "Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 879, 2025",
   "document_number": "879",
   "adopted_date": "2025-11-10",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/ashcroft/backyard-hens/bylaw-879/",
   "answer": "In the Village of Ashcroft, British Columbia, hens permitted: True; max hens: 4; roosters prohibited: True; bees permitted: True. Source: Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 879, 2025, verified 2026-08-28."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000008",
   "name": "Belcarra",
   "type": "Village",
   "path": "/ca/bc/belcarra/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/belcarra/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/belcarra/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-08-28",
   "document": "Village of Belcarra Zoning Bylaw No. 510, 2018 (Consolidated)",
   "document_number": "510",
   "adopted_date": "2018-04-23",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/belcarra/backyard-hens/bylaw-510/",
   "answer": "In the Village of Belcarra, British Columbia, hens permitted: True. Source: Village of Belcarra Zoning Bylaw No. 510, 2018 (Consolidated), verified 2026-08-28."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000011",
   "name": "Burns Lake",
   "type": "Village",
   "path": "/ca/bc/burns-lake/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/burns-lake/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/burns-lake/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-08-28",
   "document": "Village of Burns Lake Zoning Bylaw No. 880, 2008 (Consolidated up to April 2026)",
   "document_number": "880",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/burns-lake/backyard-hens/bylaw-880/",
   "answer": "The Village of Burns Lake, British Columbia has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Village of Burns Lake Zoning Bylaw No. 880, 2008 (Consolidated up to April 2026), verified 2026-08-28."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000013",
   "name": "Campbell River",
   "type": "City",
   "path": "/ca/bc/campbell-river/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/campbell-river/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/campbell-river/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 2,
   "last_verified": "2026-08-28",
   "document": "City of Campbell River Animal Control Bylaw No. 3520, 2013 (Consolidated to 3992, 2025)",
   "document_number": "3520",
   "adopted_date": "2013-08-27",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/campbell-river/backyard-hens/bylaw-3520/",
   "answer": "In the City of Campbell River, British Columbia, hens permitted: True; max hens: six (6) Hens on any property; up to ten (10) Hens per 0.4 hectares in RU zones/Quinsam Livestock Boundary; roosters prohibited: True; livestock rule: no person shall keep Livestock on any property within the City, other than on property zoned for such uses in the City's Zoning Bylaw. Source: City of Campbell River Animal Control Bylaw No. 3520, 2013 (Consolidated to 3992, 2025); City of Campbell River Zoning Bylaw No. 3250, 2006 (Consolidated to 4011, 2026), verified 2026-08-28."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000015",
   "name": "Castlegar",
   "type": "City",
   "path": "/ca/bc/castlegar/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/castlegar/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/castlegar/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-08-28",
   "document": "City of Castlegar Animal Control and Licencing Bylaw No. 1342",
   "document_number": "1342",
   "adopted_date": "2021-02-01",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/castlegar/backyard-hens/bylaw-1342/",
   "answer": "In the City of Castlegar, British Columbia, hens permitted: True; max hens: five (5); roosters prohibited: True; bees permitted: True. Source: City of Castlegar Animal Control and Licencing Bylaw No. 1342, verified 2026-08-28."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000016",
   "name": "Central Saanich",
   "type": "District Municipality",
   "path": "/ca/bc/central-saanich/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/central-saanich/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/central-saanich/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-08-28",
   "document": "Central Saanich Animal Control Bylaw No. 2097, 2021",
   "document_number": "2097",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/central-saanich/backyard-hens/bylaw-2097/",
   "answer": "In the District Municipality of Central Saanich, British Columbia, hens permitted: True; max hens: 8 chickens or ducks (< 1858 sq m); 10 (1858-4047 sq m); 12 (>= 4047 sq m); roosters prohibited: True; bees permitted: True. Source: Central Saanich Animal Control Bylaw No. 2097, 2021, verified 2026-08-28."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000018",
   "name": "Chetwynd",
   "type": "District Municipality",
   "path": "/ca/bc/chetwynd/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/chetwynd/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/chetwynd/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-08-28",
   "document": "Zoning Bylaw No. 1150, 2023",
   "document_number": "1150",
   "adopted_date": "2023-04-17",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/chetwynd/backyard-hens/bylaw-1150/",
   "answer": "The District Municipality of Chetwynd, British Columbia has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Zoning Bylaw No. 1150, 2023, verified 2026-08-28."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000019",
   "name": "Chilliwack",
   "type": "City",
   "path": "/ca/bc/chilliwack/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/chilliwack/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/chilliwack/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-08-28",
   "document": "Urban Beekeeping Bylaw 2019, No. 4680",
   "document_number": "4680",
   "adopted_date": "2019-05-07",
   "transcript_url": null,
   "answer": "The City of Chilliwack, British Columbia has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Urban Beekeeping Bylaw 2019, No. 4680, verified 2026-08-28."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000020",
   "name": "Clearwater",
   "type": "District Municipality",
   "path": "/ca/bc/clearwater/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/clearwater/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/clearwater/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-08-28",
   "document": "Animal Control Bylaw No. 148, 2016 (as amended)",
   "document_number": "148",
   "adopted_date": "2016-06-07",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/clearwater/backyard-hens/bylaw-148/",
   "answer": "In the District Municipality of Clearwater, British Columbia, hens permitted: True; max hens: 4 head (<1,012 m²); 10 head (1,012-4,047 m²); 20 head (4,047 m²-2 ha); 50 head (>2 ha); roosters prohibited: True; bees permitted: True. Source: Animal Control Bylaw No. 148, 2016 (as amended), verified 2026-08-28."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000022",
   "name": "Coldstream",
   "type": "District Municipality",
   "path": "/ca/bc/coldstream/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/coldstream/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/coldstream/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-08-28",
   "document": "Zoning Bylaw No. 1838, 2024 (Schedule A)",
   "document_number": "1838",
   "adopted_date": "2024-06-24",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/coldstream/backyard-hens/schedule-1838/",
   "answer": "In the District Municipality of Coldstream, British Columbia, hens permitted: True; max hens: up to 4 hens (R1/R2); up to 6 hens (R3/R4); roosters prohibited: True; bees permitted: True. Source: Zoning Bylaw No. 1838, 2024 (Schedule A), verified 2026-08-28."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000023",
   "name": "Colwood",
   "type": "City",
   "path": "/ca/bc/colwood/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/colwood/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/colwood/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-08-28",
   "document": "Land Use Bylaw No. 151, 1989 (Consolidated) - Section 2.1.19",
   "document_number": "151",
   "adopted_date": "1989-11-27",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/colwood/backyard-hens/bylaw-151/",
   "answer": "In the City of Colwood, British Columbia, hens permitted: True; max hens: four (4); roosters prohibited: True; setback: 3m (9.8 ft) from rear or side lot line; front yard requirement or front face of principal building. Source: Land Use Bylaw No. 151, 1989 (Consolidated) - Section 2.1.19, verified 2026-08-28."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000024",
   "name": "Comox",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/bc/comox/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/comox/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/comox/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 2,
   "last_verified": "2026-08-28",
   "document": "Beekeeping Bylaw No. 872",
   "document_number": "872",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/comox/backyard-hens/bylaw-872/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Comox, British Columbia, bees permitted: True; setback: within twenty-five feet of any property line; hens permitted: True; max hens: six. Source: Beekeeping Bylaw No. 872; Zoning Bylaw No. 2056 - Urban Agriculture (6.7), verified 2026-08-28."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000025",
   "name": "Coquitlam",
   "type": "City",
   "path": "/ca/bc/coquitlam/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/coquitlam/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/coquitlam/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-08-28",
   "document": "Zoning Bylaw Number 3000, 1996 - Part 10 (RS-2 Rural Residential Zone)",
   "document_number": "3000",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/coquitlam/backyard-hens/bylaw-3000/",
   "answer": "The City of Coquitlam, British Columbia has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Zoning Bylaw Number 3000, 1996 - Part 10 (RS-2 Rural Residential Zone), verified 2026-08-28."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000026",
   "name": "Courtenay",
   "type": "City",
   "path": "/ca/bc/courtenay/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/courtenay/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/courtenay/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 2,
   "last_verified": "2026-08-28",
   "document": "Animal Control Bylaw No. 1897 (Consolidated, Jul 2021)",
   "document_number": "1897",
   "adopted_date": "1996-10-21",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/courtenay/backyard-hens/bylaw-1897/",
   "answer": "In the City of Courtenay, British Columbia, hens permitted: True; bees permitted: True; livestock rule: No person shall keep any livestock, horse, donkey or poultry on any property within the City, other than on property zoned for agricultural use; hens permitted: True. Source: Animal Control Bylaw No. 1897 (Consolidated, Jul 2021); Zoning Bylaw No. 3203, 2026 - Urban Agriculture, verified 2026-08-28."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000028",
   "name": "Creston",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/bc/creston/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/creston/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/creston/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-08-28",
   "document": "Animal Care and Responsibility Bylaw No. 1826, 2015",
   "document_number": "1826",
   "adopted_date": "2015-12-15",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/creston/backyard-hens/bylaw-1826/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Creston, British Columbia, hens permitted: True; max hens: six (6); roosters prohibited: True; livestock rule: Horses permitted only in Rural Residential (R-5) or Agricultural zones with min 1 hectare lot; other ungulates prohibited.. Source: Animal Care and Responsibility Bylaw No. 1826, 2015, verified 2026-08-28."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000029",
   "name": "Cumberland",
   "type": "Village",
   "path": "/ca/bc/cumberland/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/cumberland/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/cumberland/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-08-28",
   "document": "Zoning Bylaw No. 1238, 2025 (Consolidated July 27, 2026)",
   "document_number": "1238",
   "adopted_date": "2026-02-09",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/cumberland/backyard-hens/bylaw-1238/",
   "answer": "In the Village of Cumberland, British Columbia, hens permitted: True; max hens: A maximum of six female birds; roosters prohibited: True; bees permitted: True. Source: Zoning Bylaw No. 1238, 2025 (Consolidated July 27, 2026), verified 2026-08-28."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000030",
   "name": "Daajing Giids",
   "type": "Village",
   "path": "/ca/bc/daajing-giids/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/daajing-giids/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/daajing-giids/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-08-28",
   "document": "Village of Queen Charlotte (Daajing Giids) Zoning Bylaw No. 64-2013",
   "document_number": "64-2013",
   "adopted_date": "2013-10-24",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/daajing-giids/backyard-hens/bylaw-64-2013/",
   "answer": "In the Village of Daajing Giids, British Columbia, hens permitted: True. Source: Village of Queen Charlotte (Daajing Giids) Zoning Bylaw No. 64-2013, verified 2026-08-28."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000031",
   "name": "Dawson Creek",
   "type": "City",
   "path": "/ca/bc/dawson-creek/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/dawson-creek/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/dawson-creek/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-08-28",
   "document": "Animal Responsibility Bylaw No. 4420, 2019",
   "document_number": "4420",
   "adopted_date": "2019-08-12",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/dawson-creek/backyard-hens/bylaw-4420/",
   "answer": "In the City of Dawson Creek, British Columbia, hens permitted: True; max hens: no more than six (6) hens per parcel of land; roosters prohibited: True; bees permitted: True. Source: Animal Responsibility Bylaw No. 4420, 2019, verified 2026-08-28."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000032",
   "name": "Delta",
   "type": "City",
   "path": "/ca/bc/delta/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/delta/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/delta/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 2,
   "last_verified": "2026-08-28",
   "document": "Delta Keeping of Animals Regulation Bylaw No. 1745, 1971 (Consolidated)",
   "document_number": "1745",
   "adopted_date": "1971-01-25",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/delta/backyard-hens/regulations-1745/",
   "answer": "In the City of Delta, British Columbia, hens permitted: True; max hens: not more than 4; roosters prohibited: True; bees permitted: True. Source: Delta Zoning Bylaw No. 7600, 2017 (Consolidated April 21, 2026), verified 2026-08-28."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000033",
   "name": "Duncan",
   "type": "City",
   "path": "/ca/bc/duncan/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/duncan/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/duncan/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-08-28",
   "document": "Zoning Bylaw No. 3166, 2017 (Consolidated to August 24, 2026)",
   "document_number": "3166",
   "adopted_date": "2018-05-22",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/duncan/backyard-hens/bylaw-3166/",
   "answer": "In the City of Duncan, British Columbia, hens permitted: True; max hens: six (6); permit or licence: registers the hens with the City; setback: not less than 2.5 m from parcel lines; not less than 3 m from dwelling unit door/window. Source: Zoning Bylaw No. 3166, 2017 (Consolidated to August 24, 2026), verified 2026-08-28."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000034",
   "name": "Elkford",
   "type": "District Municipality",
   "path": "/ca/bc/elkford/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/elkford/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/elkford/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-08-28",
   "document": "Animal Responsibility Bylaw No. 848, 2021 (Consolidated)",
   "document_number": "848",
   "adopted_date": "2021-08-09",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/elkford/backyard-hens/bylaw-848/",
   "answer": "In the District Municipality of Elkford, British Columbia, hens permitted: True; max hens: five (5); roosters prohibited: True; bees permitted: True. Source: Animal Responsibility Bylaw No. 848, 2021 (Consolidated), verified 2026-08-28."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000035",
   "name": "Enderby",
   "type": "City",
   "path": "/ca/bc/enderby/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/enderby/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/enderby/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-08-28",
   "document": "Zoning Bylaw No. 1550, 2014 (Consolidated)",
   "document_number": "1550",
   "adopted_date": "2014-11-03",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/enderby/backyard-hens/bylaw-1550/",
   "answer": "The City of Enderby, British Columbia has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Zoning Bylaw No. 1550, 2014 (Consolidated), verified 2026-08-28."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000036",
   "name": "Esquimalt",
   "type": "District Municipality",
   "path": "/ca/bc/esquimalt/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/esquimalt/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/esquimalt/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-08-28",
   "document": "Zoning Bylaw, 1992, No. 2050",
   "document_number": "2050",
   "adopted_date": "1993-04-05",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/esquimalt/backyard-hens/bylaw-2050/",
   "answer": "In the District Municipality of Esquimalt, British Columbia, hens permitted: True; bees permitted: True; livestock rule: Considered an urban agricultural use accessory to residential dwellings only.; setback: at least 1.5 metres from any Lot Line. Source: Zoning Bylaw, 1992, No. 2050, verified 2026-08-28."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000037",
   "name": "Fernie",
   "type": "City",
   "path": "/ca/bc/fernie/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/fernie/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/fernie/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-08-28",
   "document": "Animal Responsibility Bylaw No. 2436, 2021",
   "document_number": "2436",
   "adopted_date": "2021-06-14",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/fernie/backyard-hens/bylaw-2436/",
   "answer": "In the City of Fernie, British Columbia, hens permitted: True; max hens: 6 female chickens or ducks or any combination thereof; roosters prohibited: True; bees permitted: True. Source: Animal Responsibility Bylaw No. 2436, 2021, verified 2026-08-28."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000039",
   "name": "Fort St. John",
   "type": "City",
   "path": "/ca/bc/fort-st-john/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/fort-st-john/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/fort-st-john/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-08-28",
   "document": "Beekeeping Bylaw No. 2373, 2017",
   "document_number": "2373",
   "adopted_date": "2017-04-24",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/fort-st-john/backyard-hens/bylaw-2373/",
   "answer": "In the City of Fort St. John, British Columbia, bees permitted: True; setback: 3 meters of any neighboring property line. Source: Beekeeping Bylaw No. 2373, 2017, verified 2026-08-28."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000041",
   "name": "Fruitvale",
   "type": "Village",
   "path": "/ca/bc/fruitvale/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/fruitvale/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/fruitvale/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-08-28",
   "document": "Animal Responsibility Bylaw No. 984, 2025",
   "document_number": "984",
   "adopted_date": "2025-10-06",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/fruitvale/backyard-hens/bylaw-984/",
   "answer": "In the Village of Fruitvale, British Columbia, hens permitted: True; max hens: 4; roosters prohibited: True; bees permitted: True. Source: Animal Responsibility Bylaw No. 984, 2025, verified 2026-08-28."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000042",
   "name": "Gibsons",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/bc/gibsons/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/gibsons/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/gibsons/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-08-28",
   "document": "Wildlife Attractant Bylaw No. 1294, 2021",
   "document_number": "1294",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/gibsons/backyard-hens/bylaw-1294/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Gibsons, British Columbia, hens permitted: False; bees permitted: False. Source: Wildlife Attractant Bylaw No. 1294, 2021, verified 2026-08-28."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000043",
   "name": "Gold River",
   "type": "Village",
   "path": "/ca/bc/gold-river/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/gold-river/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/gold-river/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-08-28",
   "document": "Village of Gold River Zoning Bylaw No. 761, 2025",
   "document_number": "761",
   "adopted_date": "2026-02-02",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/gold-river/backyard-hens/bylaw-761/",
   "answer": "In the Village of Gold River, British Columbia, hens permitted: True; max hens: not more than twelve (12) head of poultry for each 0.40 ha (1 acre) of lot area; livestock rule: Permitted in residential zones if lot >= 0.81 ha. Max 2 livestock and 12 poultry per 0.40 ha. Setbacks required. No front yard enclosures.; setback: minimum distance of 6.1 m (20 feet) from the side and rear lot lines, nor less than 7.6 m (25 feet) from the principal building. Source: Village of Gold River Zoning Bylaw No. 761, 2025, verified 2026-08-28."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000044",
   "name": "Golden",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/bc/golden/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/golden/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/golden/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-08-28",
   "document": "Bylaw No. 1510, 2026, Town of Golden Responsible Pet Ownership and Animal Control",
   "document_number": "1510",
   "adopted_date": "2026-03-03",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/golden/backyard-hens/bylaw-1510/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Golden, British Columbia, hens permitted: True; max hens: six (6); roosters prohibited: True; permit or licence: Backyard Hen Keeping Registration required. Source: Bylaw No. 1510, 2026, Town of Golden Responsible Pet Ownership and Animal Control, verified 2026-08-28."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000046",
   "name": "Granisle",
   "type": "Village",
   "path": "/ca/bc/granisle/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/granisle/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/granisle/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-08-28",
   "document": "Village of Granisle Poultry and Bees By-Law No. 203, 1988",
   "document_number": "203",
   "adopted_date": "1989-05-02",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/granisle/backyard-hens/bylaw-203/",
   "answer": "In the Village of Granisle, British Columbia, hens permitted: False; bees permitted: False. Source: Village of Granisle Poultry and Bees By-Law No. 203, 1988, verified 2026-08-28."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000047",
   "name": "Greenwood",
   "type": "City",
   "path": "/ca/bc/greenwood/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/greenwood/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/greenwood/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-08-28",
   "document": "Bylaw No. 1034, 2025 Bees and Hens Bylaw",
   "document_number": "1034",
   "adopted_date": "2025-09-15",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/greenwood/backyard-hens/bylaw-1034/",
   "answer": "In the City of Greenwood, British Columbia, hens permitted: True; max hens: On lots with a minimum area of at least 465 square meters (5,000 square feet), the maximum number of hens is five (5); On lots with a minimum area of at least 929 square meters (10,000 square feet), the maximum number of hens is ten (10).; roosters prohibited: True; bees permitted: True. Source: Bylaw No. 1034, 2025 Bees and Hens Bylaw, verified 2026-08-28."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000052",
   "name": "Houston",
   "type": "District Municipality",
   "path": "/ca/bc/houston/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/houston/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/houston/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-08-28",
   "document": "Development Bylaw No. 1040, 2013 (Consolidated Jan 2025)",
   "document_number": "1040",
   "adopted_date": "2013-12-17",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/houston/backyard-hens/bylaw-1040/",
   "answer": "In the District Municipality of Houston, British Columbia, hens permitted: True; max hens: eight (8); roosters prohibited: True; livestock rule: Farm animals only on A1 or A2 zones; chickens permitted in R1/R2. ALR parcels exempt.. Source: Development Bylaw No. 1040, 2013 (Consolidated Jan 2025), verified 2026-08-28."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000053",
   "name": "Hudson's Hope",
   "type": "District Municipality",
   "path": "/ca/bc/hudson-s-hope/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/hudson-s-hope/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/hudson-s-hope/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-08-28",
   "document": "Zoning Bylaw No. 949, 2024",
   "document_number": "949",
   "adopted_date": "2024-06-24",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/hudson-s-hope/backyard-hens/bylaw-949/",
   "answer": "The District Municipality of Hudson's Hope, British Columbia has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Zoning Bylaw No. 949, 2024, verified 2026-08-28."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000055",
   "name": "Kamloops",
   "type": "City",
   "path": "/ca/bc/kamloops/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/kamloops/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/kamloops/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-08-28",
   "document": "Animal Control Bylaw No. 34-11 (Consolidated)",
   "document_number": "34-11",
   "adopted_date": "1981-12-01",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/kamloops/backyard-hens/bylaw-34-11/",
   "answer": "In the City of Kamloops, British Columbia, hens permitted: True; max hens: Minimum two (2) hens to a maximum of five (5) hens; roosters prohibited: True; bees permitted: True. Source: Animal Control Bylaw No. 34-11 (Consolidated), verified 2026-08-28."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000056",
   "name": "Kaslo",
   "type": "Village",
   "path": "/ca/bc/kaslo/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/kaslo/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/kaslo/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-08-28",
   "document": "Land Use Bylaw No. 1130 (Consolidated)",
   "document_number": "1130",
   "adopted_date": "2013-01-24",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/kaslo/backyard-hens/bylaw-1130/",
   "answer": "In the Village of Kaslo, British Columbia, hens permitted: True; max hens: six (6); roosters prohibited: True; livestock rule: The keeping of livestock as part of an Urban Agriculture use is prohibited in all zones.. Source: Land Use Bylaw No. 1130 (Consolidated), verified 2026-08-28."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000057",
   "name": "Kelowna",
   "type": "City",
   "path": "/ca/bc/kelowna/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/kelowna/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/kelowna/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-08-28",
   "document": "Animal and Poultry Regulation and Animal Pound Bylaw No. 5421-82",
   "document_number": "5421-82",
   "adopted_date": "1982-08-31",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/kelowna/backyard-hens/regulations-5421-82/",
   "answer": "In the City of Kelowna, British Columbia, bees permitted: True; livestock rule: Keeping animals and poultry other than household pets prohibited in all zones except as outlined; permitted in A1, A2, RR1, RR2 zones subject to lot size restrictions.; setback: 50 feet (15.24 metres) from any residential building on same lot and from any front, side, or rear lot line; 100 feet (30.48 metres) from all wells and streams.. Source: Animal and Poultry Regulation and Animal Pound Bylaw No. 5421-82, verified 2026-08-28."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000059",
   "name": "Keremeos",
   "type": "Village",
   "path": "/ca/bc/keremeos/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/keremeos/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/keremeos/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-08-28",
   "document": "Animal Control Bylaw No. 843, 2025",
   "document_number": "843",
   "adopted_date": "2025-03-17",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/keremeos/backyard-hens/bylaw-843/",
   "answer": "The Village of Keremeos, British Columbia has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Animal Control Bylaw No. 843, 2025, verified 2026-08-28."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000060",
   "name": "Kimberley",
   "type": "City",
   "path": "/ca/bc/kimberley/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/kimberley/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/kimberley/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-08-28",
   "document": "Animal Control Bylaw No. 2544, 2016 (Consolidated)",
   "document_number": "2544",
   "adopted_date": "2016-11-14",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/kimberley/backyard-hens/bylaw-2544/",
   "answer": "In the City of Kimberley, British Columbia, hens permitted: False; roosters prohibited: True; bees permitted: True; livestock rule: Livestock shall not be permitted to be kept, harboured or raised within the City.. Source: Animal Control Bylaw No. 2544, 2016 (Consolidated), verified 2026-08-28."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000062",
   "name": "Ladysmith",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/bc/ladysmith/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/ladysmith/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/ladysmith/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-08-28",
   "document": "Town of Ladysmith Zoning Bylaw No. 1860 (2014), Section 6.12 Backyard Poultry",
   "document_number": "1860",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/ladysmith/backyard-hens/bylaw-1860/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Ladysmith, British Columbia, hens permitted: True; max hens: six (6); bees permitted: True. Source: Town of Ladysmith Zoning Bylaw No. 1860 (2014), Section 6.12 Backyard Poultry, verified 2026-08-28."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000063",
   "name": "Lake Country",
   "type": "District Municipality",
   "path": "/ca/bc/lake-country/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/lake-country/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/lake-country/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-08-28",
   "document": "Zoning Bylaw 561, 2007, Section 10.16 Backyard Chickens",
   "document_number": "561",
   "adopted_date": "2009-04-07",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/lake-country/backyard-hens/bylaw-561/",
   "answer": "In the District Municipality of Lake Country, British Columbia, hens permitted: True; roosters prohibited: True; livestock rule: keep, store, or board livestock or poultry on a lot in a residential zone except for Backyard Chickens in permitted zones.. Source: Zoning Bylaw 561, 2007, Section 10.16 Backyard Chickens, verified 2026-08-28."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000064",
   "name": "Lake Cowichan",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/bc/lake-cowichan/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/lake-cowichan/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/lake-cowichan/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-08-28",
   "document": "Zoning Bylaw No. 1055-2021 (Consolidated 2026-02-24)",
   "document_number": "1055-2021",
   "adopted_date": "2021-09-28",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/lake-cowichan/backyard-hens/bylaw-1055-2021/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Lake Cowichan, British Columbia, hens permitted: True; max hens: six (6); setback: located not less than 1.0 m from the rear parcel line, exterior side parcel line and interior side parcel lines; located not less than 3.0 m from any door or window of a dwelling unit. Source: Zoning Bylaw No. 1055-2021 (Consolidated 2026-02-24), verified 2026-08-28."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000065",
   "name": "Langford",
   "type": "City",
   "path": "/ca/bc/langford/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/langford/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/langford/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-08-28",
   "document": "Zoning Bylaw No. 300",
   "document_number": "300",
   "adopted_date": "1999-02-15",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/langford/backyard-hens/bylaw-300/",
   "answer": "In the City of Langford, British Columbia, hens permitted: True; max hens: Total chickens, ducks, pigeons, rabbits limited to four (lots < 4,000 m2); one per 166 m2 (lots >= 4,000 m2); roosters prohibited: True; bees permitted: True. Source: Zoning Bylaw No. 300, verified 2026-08-28."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000068",
   "name": "Lantzville",
   "type": "District Municipality",
   "path": "/ca/bc/lantzville/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/lantzville/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/lantzville/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-08-28",
   "document": "District of Lantzville Zoning Bylaw No. 180, 2020 (Consolidated to Aug. 21, 2024)",
   "document_number": "180",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/lantzville/backyard-hens/bylaw-180/",
   "answer": "In the District Municipality of Lantzville, British Columbia, hens permitted: True; max hens: 0, 6, 10, or 15 depending on parcel area; roosters prohibited: True; livestock rule: Outside Agricultural Land Reserve, 0-2 other farm animals permitted based on parcel area (2 if ≥ 8,000 m2).. Source: District of Lantzville Zoning Bylaw No. 180, 2020 (Consolidated to Aug. 21, 2024), verified 2026-08-28."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000069",
   "name": "Lillooet",
   "type": "District Municipality",
   "path": "/ca/bc/lillooet/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/lillooet/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/lillooet/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-08-28",
   "document": "Animal Control Bylaw No. 2025-027",
   "document_number": "2025-027",
   "adopted_date": "2025-10-07",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/lillooet/backyard-hens/bylaw-2025-027/",
   "answer": "In the District Municipality of Lillooet, British Columbia, hens permitted: True; max hens: 0 (lots <625 m²); 6 (626–2,499 m²); 15 (2,500 m²–0.39 ha); 30 (0.4–0.99 ha); 75 (1.0–1.49 ha); 100 (1.5–1.99 ha); Unlimited (2.0 ha+); roosters prohibited: True; bees permitted: True. Source: Animal Control Bylaw No. 2025-027, verified 2026-08-28."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000070",
   "name": "Lions Bay",
   "type": "Village",
   "path": "/ca/bc/lions-bay/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/lions-bay/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/lions-bay/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-08-28",
   "document": "Zoning and Development Bylaw No. 520, 2017",
   "document_number": "520",
   "adopted_date": "2017-06-06",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/lions-bay/backyard-hens/bylaw-520/",
   "answer": "The Village of Lions Bay, British Columbia has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Zoning and Development Bylaw No. 520, 2017, verified 2026-08-28."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000072",
   "name": "Lumby",
   "type": "Village",
   "path": "/ca/bc/lumby/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/lumby/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/lumby/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-08-28",
   "document": "Village of Lumby Zoning Bylaw No. 750, 2012 (Consolidated with Amendments, October 2024)",
   "document_number": "750",
   "adopted_date": "2013-02-04",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/lumby/backyard-hens/bylaw-750/",
   "answer": "The Village of Lumby, British Columbia has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Village of Lumby Zoning Bylaw No. 750, 2012 (Consolidated with Amendments, October 2024), verified 2026-08-28."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000074",
   "name": "Mackenzie",
   "type": "District Municipality",
   "path": "/ca/bc/mackenzie/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/mackenzie/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/mackenzie/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-08-28",
   "document": "District of Mackenzie Zoning Bylaw No. 1368, 2017 (Consolidated)",
   "document_number": "1368",
   "adopted_date": "2017-10-23",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/mackenzie/backyard-hens/bylaw-1368/",
   "answer": "In the District Municipality of Mackenzie, British Columbia, hens permitted: True; max hens: four (4); bees permitted: True; livestock rule: All livestock kept on a parcel in an RR2 zone must adhere to the District's Animal Control and Licensing Bylaw.. Source: District of Mackenzie Zoning Bylaw No. 1368, 2017 (Consolidated), verified 2026-08-28."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000075",
   "name": "Maple Ridge",
   "type": "City",
   "path": "/ca/bc/maple-ridge/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/maple-ridge/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/maple-ridge/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-08-28",
   "document": "City of Maple Ridge Zoning Bylaw No. 7600-2019",
   "document_number": "7600-2019",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/maple-ridge/backyard-hens/bylaw-7600-2019/",
   "answer": "The City of Maple Ridge, British Columbia has 1 adopted bylaw on file: City of Maple Ridge Zoning Bylaw No. 7600-2019, verified 2026-08-28."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000078",
   "name": "Merritt",
   "type": "City",
   "path": "/ca/bc/merritt/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/merritt/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/merritt/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-08-28",
   "document": "Zoning Bylaw No. 2284, 2020",
   "document_number": "2284",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/merritt/backyard-hens/bylaw-2284/",
   "answer": "In the City of Merritt, British Columbia, hens permitted: True; roosters prohibited: True; bees permitted: True; livestock rule: Urban Agriculture use includes Backyard Hens and Beekeeping, but excludes fur bearing animals or other livestock and fungi.. Source: Zoning Bylaw No. 2284, 2020, verified 2026-08-28."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000080",
   "name": "Midway",
   "type": "Village",
   "path": "/ca/bc/midway/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/midway/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/midway/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-08-28",
   "document": "Animal Control Bylaw No. 438, 2012",
   "document_number": "438",
   "adopted_date": "2012-05-07",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/midway/backyard-hens/bylaw-438/",
   "answer": "In the Village of Midway, British Columbia, hens permitted: True; max hens: three (3); roosters prohibited: True; bees permitted: False. Source: Animal Control Bylaw No. 438, 2012, verified 2026-08-28."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000081",
   "name": "Mission",
   "type": "City",
   "path": "/ca/bc/mission/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/mission/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/mission/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-08-28",
   "document": "Zoning Bylaw 5949-2020",
   "document_number": "5949-2020",
   "adopted_date": "2020-09-08",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/mission/backyard-hens/bylaw-5949-2020/",
   "answer": "In the City of Mission, British Columbia, hens permitted: True; max hens: six (6) hens; roosters prohibited: True; bees permitted: True. Source: Zoning Bylaw 5949-2020, verified 2026-08-28."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000082",
   "name": "Montrose",
   "type": "Village",
   "path": "/ca/bc/montrose/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/montrose/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/montrose/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-08-28",
   "document": "Beekeeping Bylaw #745, 2018",
   "document_number": "745",
   "adopted_date": "2018-05-07",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/montrose/backyard-hens/bylaw-745/",
   "answer": "In the Village of Montrose, British Columbia, bees permitted: True; setback: at least 7.5 metres front to property line, 3.0 metres side and rear. Source: Beekeeping Bylaw #745, 2018, verified 2026-08-28."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000083",
   "name": "Nakusp",
   "type": "Village",
   "path": "/ca/bc/nakusp/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/nakusp/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/nakusp/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-08-28",
   "document": "Animal Control Bylaw No. 645, 2013 (Consolidated incl. 645-3, 2019)",
   "document_number": "645",
   "adopted_date": "2013-04-24",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/nakusp/backyard-hens/bylaw-645/",
   "answer": "In the Village of Nakusp, British Columbia, hens permitted: True; max hens: no more than five backyard hens are kept per property; roosters prohibited: True; setback: coop must not be located closer than 3 meters from any window or door of a residential building; must not be within required rear yard or side yard setback per Village of Nakusp Zoning Bylaw. Source: Animal Control Bylaw No. 645, 2013 (Consolidated incl. 645-3, 2019), verified 2026-08-28."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000084",
   "name": "Nanaimo",
   "type": "City",
   "path": "/ca/bc/nanaimo/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/nanaimo/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/nanaimo/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-08-28",
   "document": "Animal Responsibility Bylaw 2021 No. 7316",
   "document_number": "7316",
   "adopted_date": "2021-09-21",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/nanaimo/backyard-hens/bylaw-7316/",
   "answer": "In the City of Nanaimo, British Columbia, hens permitted: True; max hens: maximum of 6 hens or ducks... on a parcel of land less than .4 hectares in size but greater than .045 hectares in size; or... maximum of 4 hens or ducks... if the parcel of land is smaller than .045 hectares in size; roosters prohibited: True; bees permitted: True. Source: Animal Responsibility Bylaw 2021 No. 7316, verified 2026-08-28."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000085",
   "name": "Nelson",
   "type": "City",
   "path": "/ca/bc/nelson/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/nelson/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/nelson/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-08-28",
   "document": "Animal Regulation and Control Bylaw No. 2333 (Consolidated to Dec 5, 2016)",
   "document_number": "2333",
   "adopted_date": "1989-02-06",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/nelson/backyard-hens/regulations-2333/",
   "answer": "In the City of Nelson, British Columbia, hens permitted: False; roosters prohibited: True; bees permitted: False; livestock rule: No animal or poultry, except for a dog or cat, shall be kept or harboured within the Municipality.. Source: Animal Regulation and Control Bylaw No. 2333 (Consolidated to Dec 5, 2016), verified 2026-08-28."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000088",
   "name": "New Westminster",
   "type": "City",
   "path": "/ca/bc/new-westminster/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/new-westminster/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/new-westminster/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-08-28",
   "document": "Beekeeping Bylaw No. 6648, 2000",
   "document_number": "6648",
   "adopted_date": "2001-01-08",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/new-westminster/backyard-hens/bylaw-6648/",
   "answer": "In the City of New Westminster, British Columbia, bees permitted: True; setback: within 7.5 metres of any property line. Source: Beekeeping Bylaw No. 6648, 2000, verified 2026-08-28."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000089",
   "name": "North Cowichan",
   "type": "District Municipality",
   "path": "/ca/bc/north-cowichan/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/north-cowichan/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/north-cowichan/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-08-28",
   "document": "Zoning Bylaw No. 2950 (1997, incl. amendment BL3758, 2019 'Keeping of Farm Animals & Poultry')",
   "document_number": "2950",
   "adopted_date": "1997-12-17",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/north-cowichan/backyard-hens/bylaw-2950/",
   "answer": "In the District Municipality of North Cowichan, British Columbia, hens permitted: True; max hens: not more than 12 rabbits or poultry; livestock rule: Permitted on lots >8000m2. On 4000-8000m2 lots, max 2 farm animals. Not permitted <4000m2.; setback: at least 15 m from any lot line. Source: Zoning Bylaw No. 2950 (1997, incl. amendment BL3758, 2019 'Keeping of Farm Animals & Poultry'), verified 2026-08-28."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000090",
   "name": "North Saanich",
   "type": "District Municipality",
   "path": "/ca/bc/north-saanich/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/north-saanich/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/north-saanich/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-08-28",
   "document": "Animal Control Bylaw No. 0751 (Consolidated Feb 2014)",
   "document_number": "0751",
   "adopted_date": "1993-07-26",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/north-saanich/backyard-hens/bylaw-0751/",
   "answer": "In the District Municipality of North Saanich, British Columbia, hens permitted: True; max hens: 10 head (1,115 m2 to 4,047 m2); 20 head (over 0.4 ha up to 8,094 m2); 30 head (over 8,094 m2); roosters prohibited: True; bees permitted: True. Source: Animal Control Bylaw No. 0751 (Consolidated Feb 2014), verified 2026-08-28."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000091",
   "name": "North Vancouver",
   "type": "City",
   "path": "/ca/bc/north-vancouver-city/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/north-vancouver-city/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/north-vancouver-city/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-08-28",
   "document": "Zoning Bylaw, 1995, No. 6700 (Consolidated to March 2, 2026)",
   "document_number": "6700",
   "adopted_date": "1995-08-28",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/north-vancouver-city/backyard-hens/bylaw-6700/",
   "answer": "The City of North Vancouver, British Columbia has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Zoning Bylaw, 1995, No. 6700 (Consolidated to March 2, 2026), verified 2026-08-28."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000092",
   "name": "North Vancouver",
   "type": "District Municipality",
   "path": "/ca/bc/north-vancouver-district/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/north-vancouver-district/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/north-vancouver-district/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 2,
   "last_verified": "2026-08-28",
   "document": "Keeping of Domestic Hens Bylaw 8211, 2016",
   "document_number": "8211",
   "adopted_date": "2017-09-11",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/north-vancouver-district/backyard-hens/bylaw-8211/",
   "answer": "In the District Municipality of North Vancouver, British Columbia, bees permitted: True; setback: within 7.5 metres of any parcel line; hens permitted: True; max hens: 6. Source: Bee Keeping Bylaw 6474; Keeping of Domestic Hens Bylaw 8211, 2016, verified 2026-08-28."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000093",
   "name": "Northern Rockies",
   "type": "Regional Municipality",
   "path": "/ca/bc/northern-rockies/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/northern-rockies/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/northern-rockies/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-08-28",
   "document": "Zoning Bylaw (Consolidated) - Hobby Farm use",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": "2016-03-14",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/northern-rockies/backyard-hens/zoning-bylaw-hobby-farm-use/",
   "answer": "In the Regional Municipality of Northern Rockies, British Columbia, livestock rule: Hobby Farm (including livestock/horses) permitted in RR-1, RR-2, A-1, A-2 Zones.. Source: Zoning Bylaw (Consolidated) - Hobby Farm use, verified 2026-08-28."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000094",
   "name": "Oak Bay",
   "type": "District Municipality",
   "path": "/ca/bc/oak-bay/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/oak-bay/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/oak-bay/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-08-28",
   "document": "Animal Control Bylaw No. 4013 (Poultry and Bees sections)",
   "document_number": "4013",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/oak-bay/backyard-hens/bylaw-4013/",
   "answer": "The District Municipality of Oak Bay, British Columbia has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Animal Control Bylaw No. 4013 (Poultry and Bees sections), verified 2026-08-28."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000096",
   "name": "Osoyoos",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/bc/osoyoos/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/osoyoos/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/osoyoos/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-08-28",
   "document": "Zoning Bylaw No. 1395, 2024, s.6.5.4 Prohibited Uses",
   "document_number": "1395",
   "adopted_date": "2024-09-24",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/osoyoos/backyard-hens/bylaw-1395/",
   "answer": "The Town of Osoyoos, British Columbia has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Zoning Bylaw No. 1395, 2024, s.6.5.4 Prohibited Uses, verified 2026-08-28."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000097",
   "name": "Parksville",
   "type": "City",
   "path": "/ca/bc/parksville/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/parksville/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/parksville/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-08-28",
   "document": "Zoning and Development Bylaw No. 2000, Division 350 Accessory Household Hen Keeping",
   "document_number": "2000",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/parksville/backyard-hens/bylaw-2000/",
   "answer": "The City of Parksville, British Columbia has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Zoning and Development Bylaw No. 2000, Division 350 Accessory Household Hen Keeping, verified 2026-08-28."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000098",
   "name": "Peachland",
   "type": "District Municipality",
   "path": "/ca/bc/peachland/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/peachland/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/peachland/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-08-28",
   "document": "Zoning Bylaw No. 2400, 2023, s.5.30 Agriculture, Urban and s.5.31 Apiculture",
   "document_number": "2400",
   "adopted_date": "2023-08-01",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/peachland/backyard-hens/bylaw-2400/",
   "answer": "The District Municipality of Peachland, British Columbia has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Zoning Bylaw No. 2400, 2023, s.5.30 Agriculture, Urban and s.5.31 Apiculture, verified 2026-08-28."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000099",
   "name": "Pemberton",
   "type": "Village",
   "path": "/ca/bc/pemberton/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/pemberton/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/pemberton/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-08-28",
   "document": "Zoning Bylaw No. 832, 2018",
   "document_number": "832",
   "adopted_date": "2018-07-24",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/pemberton/backyard-hens/bylaw-832/",
   "answer": "In the Village of Pemberton, British Columbia, hens permitted: True; max hens: five (5); roosters prohibited: True; bees permitted: True. Source: Zoning Bylaw No. 832, 2018, verified 2026-08-28."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000100",
   "name": "Penticton",
   "type": "City",
   "path": "/ca/bc/penticton/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/penticton/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/penticton/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-08-28",
   "document": "Animal Control Bylaw No. 2021-02",
   "document_number": "2021-02",
   "adopted_date": "2022-11-15",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/penticton/backyard-hens/bylaw-2021-02/",
   "answer": "In the City of Penticton, British Columbia, hens permitted: True; max hens: six (6); roosters prohibited: True; bees permitted: True. Source: Animal Control Bylaw No. 2021-02, verified 2026-08-28."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000101",
   "name": "Pitt Meadows",
   "type": "City",
   "path": "/ca/bc/pitt-meadows/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/pitt-meadows/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/pitt-meadows/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-08-28",
   "document": "Beekeeping Bylaw No. 2590, 2013",
   "document_number": "2590",
   "adopted_date": "2013-05-07",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/pitt-meadows/backyard-hens/bylaw-2590/",
   "answer": "In the City of Pitt Meadows, British Columbia, bees permitted: True; setback: 7.5 metres of any property line. Source: Beekeeping Bylaw No. 2590, 2013, verified 2026-08-28."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000102",
   "name": "Port Alberni",
   "type": "City",
   "path": "/ca/bc/port-alberni/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/port-alberni/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/port-alberni/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-08-28",
   "document": "Zoning Bylaw No. 5105",
   "document_number": "5105",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/port-alberni/backyard-hens/bylaw-5105/",
   "answer": "In the City of Port Alberni, British Columbia, hens permitted: True; max hens: up to six (6) female poultry on lots less than 2,000 m2 but more than 450 m2; no more than four (4) on lots less than 450 m2; roosters prohibited: True; bees permitted: True. Source: Zoning Bylaw No. 5105, verified 2026-08-28."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000105",
   "name": "Port Coquitlam",
   "type": "City",
   "path": "/ca/bc/port-coquitlam/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/port-coquitlam/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/port-coquitlam/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 2,
   "last_verified": "2026-08-28",
   "document": "Animal Control Bylaw No. 3990",
   "document_number": "3990",
   "adopted_date": "2017-07-11",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/port-coquitlam/backyard-hens/bylaw-3990/",
   "answer": "In the City of Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, bees permitted: True; livestock rule: No person shall keep a Farm Animal in any residential zone.; bees permitted: True; livestock rule: Permitted agricultural uses in RS3 zone do not include keeping of swine, poultry, or other livestock other than for household use or consumption.. Source: Animal Control Bylaw No. 3990; Zoning Bylaw No. 3630 (2008), verified 2026-08-28."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000107",
   "name": "Port Hardy",
   "type": "District Municipality",
   "path": "/ca/bc/port-hardy/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/port-hardy/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/port-hardy/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-08-28",
   "document": "Zoning Bylaw No. 1010-2013 (Consolidated December 2025)",
   "document_number": "1010-2013",
   "adopted_date": "2014-06-09",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/port-hardy/backyard-hens/bylaw-1010-2013/",
   "answer": "In the District Municipality of Port Hardy, British Columbia, hens permitted: True; max hens: Up to 4 urban hens are permitted on parcels that are less than or equal to 450 square metres... Up to 6 urban hens are permitted on parcels that are greater than 450 square metres; roosters prohibited: True; bees permitted: True. Source: Zoning Bylaw No. 1010-2013 (Consolidated December 2025), verified 2026-08-28."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000108",
   "name": "Port McNeill",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/bc/port-mcneill/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/port-mcneill/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/port-mcneill/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-08-28",
   "document": "Zoning Bylaw No. 705, 2021",
   "document_number": "705",
   "adopted_date": "2022-09-08",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/port-mcneill/backyard-hens/bylaw-705/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Port McNeill, British Columbia, bees permitted: True; setback: 7.5 m from any adjacent property line (beehives). Source: Zoning Bylaw No. 705, 2021, verified 2026-08-28."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000109",
   "name": "Port Moody",
   "type": "City",
   "path": "/ca/bc/port-moody/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/port-moody/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/port-moody/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-08-28",
   "document": "Animal Control Bylaw (BL3343)",
   "document_number": null,
   "adopted_date": "2024-03-12",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/port-moody/backyard-hens/animal-control-bylaw/",
   "answer": "In the City of Port Moody, British Columbia, hens permitted: False; livestock rule: No person shall keep Livestock or Poultry on or in any residentially zoned property.. Source: Animal Control Bylaw (BL3343), verified 2026-08-28."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000110",
   "name": "Pouce Coupe",
   "type": "Village",
   "path": "/ca/bc/pouce-coupe/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/pouce-coupe/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/pouce-coupe/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-08-28",
   "document": "Hen Keeping Bylaw No. 1024, 2020",
   "document_number": "1024",
   "adopted_date": "2020-10-21",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/pouce-coupe/backyard-hens/bylaw-1024/",
   "answer": "In the Village of Pouce Coupe, British Columbia, hens permitted: True; max hens: four (4) hens per parcel of land; roosters prohibited: True; permit or licence: valid license under this bylaw; fees payable per Schedule \"G\". Source: Hen Keeping Bylaw No. 1024, 2020, verified 2026-08-28."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000111",
   "name": "Powell River",
   "type": "City",
   "path": "/ca/bc/powell-river/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/powell-river/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/powell-river/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-08-28",
   "document": "Animal Control Bylaw 1979, 2003 (Consolidated June 8, 2020)",
   "document_number": "1979",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/powell-river/backyard-hens/bylaw-1979/",
   "answer": "In the City of Powell River, British Columbia, hens permitted: True; max hens: up to 6 (R1-R3); up to 12 (RA1 <0.5ac); up to 24 (RA1/A1/A2); roosters prohibited: True; livestock rule: Other animals permitted only on A1, A2, RA1 zones with minimum land; horses restricted on specific streets.. Source: Animal Control Bylaw 1979, 2003 (Consolidated June 8, 2020), verified 2026-08-28."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000113",
   "name": "Prince Rupert",
   "type": "City",
   "path": "/ca/bc/prince-rupert/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/prince-rupert/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/prince-rupert/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-08-28",
   "document": "Livestock Prohibition Bylaw No. 2987, 1996",
   "document_number": "2987",
   "adopted_date": "1996-03-25",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/prince-rupert/backyard-hens/bylaw-2987/",
   "answer": "In the City of Prince Rupert, British Columbia, livestock rule: Unlawful to keep livestock (includes poultry) except in M7-SPECIAL INDUSTRIAL areas.. Source: Livestock Prohibition Bylaw No. 2987, 1996, verified 2026-08-28."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000114",
   "name": "Princeton",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/bc/princeton/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/princeton/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/princeton/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-08-28",
   "document": "Zoning Bylaw No. 880, 2013 (Town of Princeton)",
   "document_number": "880",
   "adopted_date": "2013-11-18",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/princeton/backyard-hens/bylaw-880/",
   "answer": "The Town of Princeton, British Columbia has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Zoning Bylaw No. 880, 2013 (Town of Princeton), verified 2026-08-28."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000116",
   "name": "Quesnel",
   "type": "City",
   "path": "/ca/bc/quesnel/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/quesnel/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/quesnel/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-08-28",
   "document": "Zoning Bylaw No. 1980",
   "document_number": "1980",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/quesnel/backyard-hens/bylaw-1980/",
   "answer": "In the City of Quesnel, British Columbia, hens permitted: True; max hens: four (4); roosters prohibited: True; bees permitted: True. Source: Zoning Bylaw No. 1980, verified 2026-08-28."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000118",
   "name": "Revelstoke",
   "type": "City",
   "path": "/ca/bc/revelstoke/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/revelstoke/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/revelstoke/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-08-28",
   "document": "Animal Control Bylaw No. 2183 (Consolidated)",
   "document_number": "2183",
   "adopted_date": "2017-07-11",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/revelstoke/backyard-hens/bylaw-2183/",
   "answer": "In the City of Revelstoke, British Columbia, hens permitted: True; max hens: 5; roosters prohibited: True; permit or licence: valid hen-keeping license from the City... paying the fee as set out in the Fees and Charges Bylaw. Source: Animal Control Bylaw No. 2183 (Consolidated), verified 2026-08-28."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000119",
   "name": "Richmond",
   "type": "City",
   "path": "/ca/bc/richmond/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/richmond/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/richmond/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-08-28",
   "document": "Animal Control Regulation Bylaw No. 7932 (Consolidated)",
   "document_number": "7932",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/richmond/backyard-hens/regulations-7932/",
   "answer": "The City of Richmond, British Columbia has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Animal Control Regulation Bylaw No. 7932 (Consolidated), verified 2026-08-28."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000120",
   "name": "Rossland",
   "type": "City",
   "path": "/ca/bc/rossland/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/rossland/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/rossland/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-08-28",
   "document": "Animal Control Bylaw No. 2862, 2025",
   "document_number": "2862",
   "adopted_date": "2025-11-03",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/rossland/backyard-hens/bylaw-2862/",
   "answer": "In the City of Rossland, British Columbia, hens permitted: True; max hens: fifteen (15); roosters prohibited: True; livestock rule: No person shall keep Livestock in any area of the City unless permitted under the Zoning Bylaw.. Source: Animal Control Bylaw No. 2862, 2025, verified 2026-08-28."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000121",
   "name": "Saanich",
   "type": "District Municipality",
   "path": "/ca/bc/saanich/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/saanich/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/saanich/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-08-28",
   "document": "Animals Bylaw, 2004, No. 8556 (consolidated)",
   "document_number": "8556",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/saanich/backyard-hens/bylaw-8556/",
   "answer": "In the District Municipality of Saanich, British Columbia, hens permitted: True; max hens: maximum of five hens; roosters prohibited: True; bees permitted: True. Source: Animals Bylaw, 2004, No. 8556 (consolidated), verified 2026-08-28."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000122",
   "name": "Salmo",
   "type": "Village",
   "path": "/ca/bc/salmo/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/salmo/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/salmo/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-08-28",
   "document": "Animal Control Bylaw No. 699, 2018",
   "document_number": "699",
   "adopted_date": "2018-08-29",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/salmo/backyard-hens/bylaw-699/",
   "answer": "In the Village of Salmo, British Columbia, hens permitted: True; max hens: 6; roosters prohibited: True; bees permitted: True. Source: Animal Control Bylaw No. 699, 2018, verified 2026-08-28."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000123",
   "name": "Salmon Arm",
   "type": "City",
   "path": "/ca/bc/salmon-arm/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/salmon-arm/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/salmon-arm/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-08-28",
   "document": "Animal Control Bylaw No. 4728",
   "document_number": "4728",
   "adopted_date": "2026-02-09",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/salmon-arm/backyard-hens/bylaw-4728/",
   "answer": "In the City of Salmon Arm, British Columbia, hens permitted: True; max hens: six (6) to forty eight (48) rabbits or poultry, or a combination thereof; roosters prohibited: True; bees permitted: True. Source: Animal Control Bylaw No. 4728, verified 2026-08-28."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000125",
   "name": "Sechelt",
   "type": "District Municipality",
   "path": "/ca/bc/sechelt/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/sechelt/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/sechelt/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-08-28",
   "document": "Zoning Bylaw No. 580, 2022",
   "document_number": "580",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/sechelt/backyard-hens/bylaw-580/",
   "answer": "In the District Municipality of Sechelt, British Columbia, hens permitted: True; max hens: Less than 2,000 m2: 6; Greater than 2,000 m2 to 1 ha: 12; Greater than 1 ha: Unlimited; bees permitted: True; permit or licence: Properties with hens and rabbits are required to register for a free BC Premises ID (BC PID) assigned by the Ministry of Agriculture. Source: Zoning Bylaw No. 580, 2022, verified 2026-08-28."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000126",
   "name": "Sicamous",
   "type": "District Municipality",
   "path": "/ca/bc/sicamous/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/sicamous/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/sicamous/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-08-28",
   "document": "Zoning Bylaw No. 1100, 2024 (Consolidated)",
   "document_number": "1100",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/sicamous/backyard-hens/bylaw-1100/",
   "answer": "The District Municipality of Sicamous, British Columbia has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Zoning Bylaw No. 1100, 2024 (Consolidated), verified 2026-08-28."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000127",
   "name": "Sidney",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/bc/sidney/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/sidney/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/sidney/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-08-28",
   "document": "Animal Licence & Control Bylaw No. 1965",
   "document_number": "1965",
   "adopted_date": "2010-05-10",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/sidney/backyard-hens/bylaw-1965/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Sidney, British Columbia, hens permitted: True; max hens: five (5); bees permitted: True; livestock rule: No person shall keep or harbour any farm animals, poultry, or rabbit on any parcel of land, excluding Hens.. Source: Animal Licence & Control Bylaw No. 1965, verified 2026-08-28."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000128",
   "name": "Silverton",
   "type": "Village",
   "path": "/ca/bc/silverton/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/silverton/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/silverton/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-08-28",
   "document": "Animal and Poultry Regulation Bylaw No. 460, 2009",
   "document_number": "460",
   "adopted_date": "2009-12-01",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/silverton/backyard-hens/regulations-460/",
   "answer": "In the Village of Silverton, British Columbia, hens permitted: True; max hens: twelve (12); roosters prohibited: True; livestock rule: No person shall keep Farm Animals, Fur Bearing Animals or rabbits within the Village.. Source: Animal and Poultry Regulation Bylaw No. 460, 2009, verified 2026-08-28."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000129",
   "name": "Slocan",
   "type": "Village",
   "path": "/ca/bc/slocan/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/slocan/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/slocan/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-08-28",
   "document": "Animal Control Bylaw No. 625, 2013",
   "document_number": "625",
   "adopted_date": "2013-02-12",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/slocan/backyard-hens/bylaw-625/",
   "answer": "In the Village of Slocan, British Columbia, hens permitted: True; max hens: eight (8); roosters prohibited: True; livestock rule: subject to the provisions of the Village of Slocan Zoning Bylaw. Source: Animal Control Bylaw No. 625, 2013, verified 2026-08-28."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000130",
   "name": "Smithers",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/bc/smithers/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/smithers/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/smithers/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-08-28",
   "document": "Animal Control and Licencing Bylaw No. 1780 (Consolidated Jan 2020)",
   "document_number": "1780",
   "adopted_date": "2015-12-08",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/smithers/backyard-hens/bylaw-1780/",
   "answer": "In the Town of Smithers, British Columbia, hens permitted: True; max hens: six (6) hens as an auxiliary use to a detached, single-family dwelling; twelve (12) hens on a P-1 property in conjunction with a Community Garden; twelve (12) poultry for each 0.4 ha of parcel area in zones A-1 or R-7.; roosters prohibited: True; livestock rule: No cattle or farm animals unless in R-7 Rural Residential Hobby Farm, A-1 Agricultural Zone, or Fall Fair Grounds.. Source: Animal Control and Licencing Bylaw No. 1780 (Consolidated Jan 2020), verified 2026-08-28."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000131",
   "name": "Sooke",
   "type": "District Municipality",
   "path": "/ca/bc/sooke/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/sooke/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/sooke/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-08-28",
   "document": "Sooke Zoning Bylaw No. 600 (Unofficially Consolidated)",
   "document_number": "600",
   "adopted_date": "2013-01-28",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/sooke/backyard-hens/bylaw-600/",
   "answer": "In the District Municipality of Sooke, British Columbia, hens permitted: True; max hens: up to 6; roosters prohibited: True; livestock rule: The keeping of livestock and male poultry is prohibited on lots less than 2,000 m2 in area. Source: Sooke Zoning Bylaw No. 600 (Unofficially Consolidated), verified 2026-08-28."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000132",
   "name": "Spallumcheen",
   "type": "District Municipality",
   "path": "/ca/bc/spallumcheen/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/spallumcheen/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/spallumcheen/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-08-28",
   "document": "Zoning Bylaw No. 1700, 2008 (Consolidated to Jan 2023)",
   "document_number": "1700",
   "adopted_date": "2008-04-21",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/spallumcheen/backyard-hens/bylaw-1700/",
   "answer": "The District Municipality of Spallumcheen, British Columbia has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Zoning Bylaw No. 1700, 2008 (Consolidated to Jan 2023), verified 2026-08-28."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000133",
   "name": "Sparwood",
   "type": "District Municipality",
   "path": "/ca/bc/sparwood/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/sparwood/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/sparwood/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-08-28",
   "document": "Animal Control Bylaw No. 1289, 2021",
   "document_number": "1289",
   "adopted_date": "2021-11-02",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/sparwood/backyard-hens/bylaw-1289/",
   "answer": "In the District Municipality of Sparwood, British Columbia, hens permitted: True; max hens: five (5); roosters prohibited: True; livestock rule: Farm Animals only permitted in zones where Agriculture is a permitted use per Zoning Bylaw.. Source: Animal Control Bylaw No. 1289, 2021, verified 2026-08-28."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000134",
   "name": "Squamish",
   "type": "District Municipality",
   "path": "/ca/bc/squamish/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/squamish/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/squamish/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-08-28",
   "document": "District of Squamish Zoning Bylaw No. 2200, 2011 (urban hens & beekeeping)",
   "document_number": "2200",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/squamish/backyard-hens/bylaw-2200/",
   "answer": "In the District Municipality of Squamish, British Columbia, hens permitted: True; roosters prohibited: True; bees permitted: True; livestock rule: Horses excluded from Household Pets; horse stable permitted in R-2/R-3 zones on lots >0.8 ha.. Source: District of Squamish Zoning Bylaw No. 2200, 2011 (urban hens & beekeeping), verified 2026-08-28."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000136",
   "name": "Summerland",
   "type": "District Municipality",
   "path": "/ca/bc/summerland/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/summerland/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/summerland/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-08-28",
   "document": "District of Summerland Animal and Pound Regulation Bylaw No. 93-028",
   "document_number": "93-028",
   "adopted_date": "1993-04-26",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/summerland/backyard-hens/regulations-93-028/",
   "answer": "In the District Municipality of Summerland, British Columbia, hens permitted: True; max hens: five; roosters prohibited: True; bees permitted: True. Source: District of Summerland Animal and Pound Regulation Bylaw No. 93-028, verified 2026-08-28."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000138",
   "name": "Surrey",
   "type": "City",
   "path": "/ca/bc/surrey/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/surrey/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/surrey/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 3,
   "last_verified": "2026-08-28",
   "document": "Control of Pigeons and Doves By-law, 1974, No. 4349",
   "document_number": "4349",
   "adopted_date": "1974-08-12",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/surrey/backyard-hens/bylaw-4349/",
   "answer": "In the City of Surrey, British Columbia, setback: not less than thirty (30) feet from any residence located on the same record lot; bees permitted: True; setback: twenty-five (25) feet of any property line; hens permitted: True. Source: Control of Pigeons and Doves By-law, 1974, No. 4349; Surrey Bee Keeping By-law, 1974, No. 4362; Surrey Chicken Keeping Bylaw, 2016, No. 18754, verified 2026-08-28."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000139",
   "name": "Tahsis",
   "type": "Village",
   "path": "/ca/bc/tahsis/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/tahsis/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/tahsis/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-08-28",
   "document": "Village of Tahsis Zoning Bylaw No. 630, 2020 (urban hens & honey bees)",
   "document_number": "630",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/tahsis/backyard-hens/bylaw-630/",
   "answer": "In the Village of Tahsis, British Columbia, hens permitted: True; max hens: six (6) per lot; roosters prohibited: True; bees permitted: True. Source: Village of Tahsis Zoning Bylaw No. 630, 2020 (urban hens & honey bees), verified 2026-08-28."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000140",
   "name": "Taylor",
   "type": "District Municipality",
   "path": "/ca/bc/taylor/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/taylor/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/taylor/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-08-28",
   "document": "District of Taylor Backyard Hen and Bee Keeping Bylaw No. 872, 2023",
   "document_number": "872",
   "adopted_date": "2023-11-20",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/taylor/backyard-hens/bylaw-872/",
   "answer": "In the District Municipality of Taylor, British Columbia, hens permitted: True; max hens: not more than six (6) hens; roosters prohibited: True; bees permitted: True. Source: District of Taylor Backyard Hen and Bee Keeping Bylaw No. 872, 2023, verified 2026-08-28."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000141",
   "name": "Telkwa",
   "type": "Village",
   "path": "/ca/bc/telkwa/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/telkwa/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/telkwa/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-08-28",
   "document": "Village of Telkwa Zoning Bylaw No. 747, 2022",
   "document_number": "747",
   "adopted_date": "2022-03-22",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/telkwa/backyard-hens/bylaw-747/",
   "answer": "The Village of Telkwa, British Columbia has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Village of Telkwa Zoning Bylaw No. 747, 2022, verified 2026-08-28."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000142",
   "name": "Terrace",
   "type": "City",
   "path": "/ca/bc/terrace/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/terrace/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/terrace/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 2,
   "last_verified": "2026-08-28",
   "document": "Animal Control Consolidated Bylaw No. 2159-2019/2284-2023",
   "document_number": "2159-2019/2284-2023",
   "adopted_date": "2019-04-08",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/terrace/backyard-hens/bylaw-2159-2019-2284-2023/",
   "answer": "In the City of Terrace, British Columbia, hens permitted: True; max hens: four (4); bees permitted: True; livestock rule: The keeping of livestock on property within the City of Terrace is subject to the regulations of the City of Terrace, Zoning Bylaw No. 2069-2014. Source: Animal Control Consolidated Bylaw No. 2159-2019/2284-2023, verified 2026-08-28."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000144",
   "name": "Trail",
   "type": "City",
   "path": "/ca/bc/trail/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/trail/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/trail/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-08-28",
   "document": "Beekeeping Bylaw No. 2815, 2016",
   "document_number": "2815",
   "adopted_date": "2016-10-24",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/trail/backyard-hens/bylaw-2815/",
   "answer": "In the City of Trail, British Columbia, bees permitted: True; setback: 7.5 metres straight ahead from the front of the beehive to any property line and 3.0 metres from the side and rear. Source: Beekeeping Bylaw No. 2815, 2016, verified 2026-08-28."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000145",
   "name": "Tumbler Ridge",
   "type": "District Municipality",
   "path": "/ca/bc/tumbler-ridge/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/tumbler-ridge/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/tumbler-ridge/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 2,
   "last_verified": "2026-08-28",
   "document": "Animal Responsibility Bylaw No. 692, 2020",
   "document_number": "692",
   "adopted_date": "2020-08-17",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/tumbler-ridge/backyard-hens/bylaw-692/",
   "answer": "In the District Municipality of Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, hens permitted: True; max hens: eight (8); roosters prohibited: True; livestock rule: No person shall keep livestock except on property as permitted in the Zoning Bylaw or as part of a licensed veterinary clinic.. Source: Animal Responsibility Bylaw No. 692, 2020; District of Tumbler Ridge Zoning Bylaw No. 747, 2025, verified 2026-08-28."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000147",
   "name": "Valemount",
   "type": "Village",
   "path": "/ca/bc/valemount/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/valemount/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/valemount/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-08-28",
   "document": "Village of Valemount Animal Bylaw No. 700, 2013",
   "document_number": "700",
   "adopted_date": "2013-10-08",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/valemount/backyard-hens/bylaw-700/",
   "answer": "In the Village of Valemount, British Columbia, hens permitted: False; roosters prohibited: True; livestock rule: No person shall permit any bovine species to be housed, pastured or maintained on land within the Village unless exception is provided in Zoning Bylaw. Source: Village of Valemount Animal Bylaw No. 700, 2013, verified 2026-08-28."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000149",
   "name": "Vanderhoof",
   "type": "District Municipality",
   "path": "/ca/bc/vanderhoof/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/vanderhoof/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/vanderhoof/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-08-28",
   "document": "Animal Control Bylaw No. 1183, 2018",
   "document_number": "1183",
   "adopted_date": "2018-05-14",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/vanderhoof/backyard-hens/bylaw-1183/",
   "answer": "In the District Municipality of Vanderhoof, British Columbia, hens permitted: True; max hens: 4; roosters prohibited: True; livestock rule: Farm animals prohibited outside RR-1, RR-2, or A-1 zones.. Source: Animal Control Bylaw No. 1183, 2018, verified 2026-08-28."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000150",
   "name": "Vernon",
   "type": "City",
   "path": "/ca/bc/vernon/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/vernon/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/vernon/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-08-28",
   "document": "Animal Regulation and Animal Pound Bylaw #5252 (Consolidated), Schedule A",
   "document_number": "5252",
   "adopted_date": "2010-11-22",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/vernon/backyard-hens/regulations-5252/",
   "answer": "In the City of Vernon, British Columbia, hens permitted: True; max hens: four (4); bees permitted: True; livestock rule: Prohibited in all Zones except companion animals or Schedules A, B, C, F. Agricultural zones allow per Section 3(c).. Source: Animal Regulation and Animal Pound Bylaw #5252 (Consolidated), Schedule A, verified 2026-08-28."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000151",
   "name": "Victoria",
   "type": "City",
   "path": "/ca/bc/victoria/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/victoria/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/victoria/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-08-28",
   "document": "Animal Responsibility Bylaw No. 11-044 (Consolidated)",
   "document_number": "11-044",
   "adopted_date": "2011-10-27",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/victoria/backyard-hens/bylaw-11-044/",
   "answer": "The City of Victoria, British Columbia has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Animal Responsibility Bylaw No. 11-044 (Consolidated), verified 2026-08-28."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000152",
   "name": "View Royal",
   "type": "Town",
   "path": "/ca/bc/view-royal/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/view-royal/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/view-royal/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 2,
   "last_verified": "2026-08-28",
   "document": "Animal Control Bylaw No. 614, 2005 (Consolidated to May 2026)",
   "document_number": "614",
   "adopted_date": "2005-11-15",
   "transcript_url": null,
   "answer": "The Town of View Royal, British Columbia has 2 adopted bylaws on file: Animal Control Bylaw No. 614, 2005 (Consolidated to May 2026); Zoning Bylaw No. 900, 2014, Section 4.4 Keeping of Chickens and Bees, verified 2026-08-28."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000153",
   "name": "Warfield",
   "type": "Village",
   "path": "/ca/bc/warfield/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/warfield/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/warfield/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-08-28",
   "document": "Zoning Bylaw No. 896, Section 5.12 Domestic Agriculture, Backyard Beekeeping & Backyard Chicken Keeping",
   "document_number": "896",
   "adopted_date": "2021-06-28",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/warfield/backyard-hens/bylaw-896/",
   "answer": "In the Village of Warfield, British Columbia, hens permitted: True; max hens: ten (10); roosters prohibited: True; bees permitted: True. Source: Zoning Bylaw No. 896, Section 5.12 Domestic Agriculture, Backyard Beekeeping & Backyard Chicken Keeping, verified 2026-08-28."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000155",
   "name": "West Kelowna",
   "type": "City",
   "path": "/ca/bc/west-kelowna/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/west-kelowna/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/west-kelowna/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-08-28",
   "document": "Zoning Bylaw No. 0320, 2024",
   "document_number": "0320",
   "adopted_date": "2025-04-22",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/west-kelowna/backyard-hens/bylaw-0320/",
   "answer": "In the City of West Kelowna, British Columbia, livestock rule: In Residential Zones, animal housing permitted as per Animal Control Bylaw.; permit or licence: as per the Animal Control Bylaw; setback: minimum of 15.0 m (49.2 ft) from any neighbouring dwelling. Source: Zoning Bylaw No. 0320, 2024, verified 2026-08-28."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000156",
   "name": "West Vancouver",
   "type": "District Municipality",
   "path": "/ca/bc/west-vancouver/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/west-vancouver/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/west-vancouver/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 2,
   "last_verified": "2026-08-28",
   "document": "Animal Control and Licence Bylaw No. 4545, 2008",
   "document_number": "4545",
   "adopted_date": "2008-06-02",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/west-vancouver/backyard-hens/bylaw-4545/",
   "answer": "In the District Municipality of West Vancouver, British Columbia, hens permitted: True; max hens: 6; roosters prohibited: True; livestock rule: No person may keep or permit to be kept livestock; other than a chicken where permitted under the Municipality's Zoning Bylaw.. Source: Animal Control and Licence Bylaw No. 4545, 2008; Zoning Bylaw No. 4662, 2010 - Section 130 (Keeping of Chickens), verified 2026-08-28."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000157",
   "name": "Whistler",
   "type": "Resort Municipality",
   "path": "/ca/bc/whistler/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/whistler/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/whistler/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-08-28",
   "document": "Animal Responsibility Bylaw No. 2218, 2019",
   "document_number": "2218",
   "adopted_date": "2019-09-17",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/whistler/backyard-hens/bylaw-2218/",
   "answer": "In the Resort Municipality of Whistler, British Columbia, hens permitted: False; roosters prohibited: True; livestock rule: Prohibited unless on land designated under the RMOW Zoning Bylaw for agricultural use.. Source: Animal Responsibility Bylaw No. 2218, 2019, verified 2026-08-28."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000158",
   "name": "White Rock",
   "type": "City",
   "path": "/ca/bc/white-rock/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/white-rock/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/white-rock/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 2,
   "last_verified": "2026-08-28",
   "document": "Animal Control and Licensing Bylaw No. 1959",
   "document_number": "1959",
   "adopted_date": "2012-05-28",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/white-rock/backyard-hens/bylaw-1959/",
   "answer": "In the City of White Rock, British Columbia, hens permitted: False; roosters prohibited: True; livestock rule: Prohibited on real property except as permitted pursuant to City of White Rock Bee Keeping Bylaw, 1992, No. 1313.; bees permitted: True. Source: Animal Control and Licensing Bylaw No. 1959; Bee Keeping Bylaw No. 1313, 1992, verified 2026-08-28."
  },
  {
   "municipality_id": "gx-000159",
   "name": "Williams Lake",
   "type": "City",
   "path": "/ca/bc/williams-lake/",
   "answer_page": "/ca/bc/williams-lake/backyard-hens/",
   "json": "/ca/bc/williams-lake/backyard-hens.json",
   "status": "found",
   "n_adopted": 1,
   "last_verified": "2026-08-28",
   "document": "Zoning Bylaw No. 2430, 2025",
   "document_number": "2430",
   "adopted_date": "2026-01-13",
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/williams-lake/backyard-hens/bylaw-2430/",
   "answer": "In the City of Williams Lake, British Columbia, hens permitted: True; bees permitted: True; livestock rule: horses, cattle, sheep, goats, or other camelids, raised by personal use, no more than two (in total) shall be permitted on an individual property.. Source: Zoning Bylaw No. 2430, 2025, verified 2026-08-28."
  }
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   "name": "100 Mile House",
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   "last_verified": "2026-08-28"
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   "last_verified": "2026-08-28"
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   "status": "found",
   "last_verified": "2026-08-28"
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   "last_verified": "2026-08-28"
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}