Backyard hens & livestock — Ladysmith, British Columbia
Can I keep chickens, bees, or livestock on my property?
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.
Town of Ladysmith Zoning Bylaw No. 1860 (2014), Section 6.12 Backyard Poultry
adopted bylaw
hens permitted
True
s. 6.12(a)
max hens
six (6)
s. 6.12(a)
bees permitted
True
s. 6.11(a)
scout note
Allows up to 6 backyard poultry as an accessory use on single-unit-dwelling residential lots outside exclusion areas, housed in a coop and pen at grade, per the Animal Control Bylaw 2024, No. 2167.