Backyard hens & livestock — Colwood, British Columbia

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

In the City of Colwood, British Columbia, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Land Use Bylaw No. 151, 1989 (Consolidated) - Section 2.1.19, verified 2026-10-15. Max hens: four (4). Setback: 3 m (9.8 ft) from any rear or side lot line; front per principal building yard or front face, whichever greater; corner per flanking street yard.

Land Use Bylaw No. 151, 1989 (Consolidated) - Section 2.1.19 adopted bylaw
hens permitted yes s. 2.1.19(1)
max hens four (4) s. 2.1.19(1)(a)
roosters prohibited yes s. 2.1.19(1)(b)
setback 3 m (9.8 ft) from any rear or side lot line; front per principal building yard or front face, whichever greater; corner per flanking street yard s. 2.1.19(1)(f)(i)-(iii)
scout note

Keeping of chickens permitted accessory to a single-family dwelling on lots 550 m2 to 4,000 m2: max 4 chickens, roosters prohibited, secure fenced enclosure, structures max 2.4 m high with 3 m setbacks, no slaughter or sale of products.

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