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

In the District Municipality of Clearwater, British Columbia, hens permitted: True; max hens: 4 head ( 2 ha); roosters prohibited: True; bees permitted: True. Source: Animal Control Bylaw No. 148, 2016 (as amended), verified 2026-08-28.

Backyard hens & livestock — Clearwater, British Columbia

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.

Animal Control Bylaw No. 148, 2016 (as amended) adopted bylaw

hens permitted	True	s. 7.1
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)	"Less than 1,012 m' (1/4 acre) \| 4 "
roosters prohibited	True	s. 7.2
bees permitted	True	s. 11.1
livestock rule	Lot must be at least 4000 m² (1 acre). Max 6 farm animals or 2-4 equines based on area.	s. 8.1; s. 8.2
setback	Coop: 8 m from property lines; Hive: 5 metres from property line	s. 7.3(a); s. 11.1

scout note

Poultry/rabbits capped at 4 (lots <1,012m2), 10 (up to 4,047m2), 20 (up to 2ha) or 50 head (over 2ha); no roosters outside agricultural areas; coop setback 8m from property lines. Beehives must be ≥5m from any property line.