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

In the District Municipality of Central Saanich, British Columbia, hens permitted: True; max hens: 8 chickens or ducks ( = 4047 sq m); roosters prohibited: True; bees permitted: True. Source: Central Saanich Animal Control Bylaw No. 2097, 2021, verified 2026-08-28.

Backyard hens & livestock — Central Saanich, British Columbia

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.

Central Saanich Animal Control Bylaw No. 2097, 2021 adopted bylaw

hens permitted	True	s. 9.1
max hens	8 chickens or ducks (< 1858 sq m); 10 (1858-4047 sq m); 12 (>= 4047 sq m)	s. 9.3
roosters prohibited	True	s. 9.2
bees permitted	True	s. 12.1
livestock rule	Subject to the zoning Bylaw currently in force within the Municipality.	s. 2.1
setback	at least 7.62 metres (25 feet) from any property line (bees)	s. 12.1

scout note

Caps chickens/ducks at 8 (lots <1858m2), 10 (1858m2-4047m2) or 12 (>4047m2); unlimited where agriculture is a permitted use. Roosters banned outside agricultural zones; max 50 pigeons.