Backyard hens & livestock — Lake Country, British Columbia

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

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.

Zoning Bylaw 561, 2007, Section 10.16 Backyard Chickens adopted bylaw
hens permitted True s. 5.3.7(h)
roosters prohibited True s. 3.3 BACKYARD CHICKENS
livestock rule keep, store, or board livestock or poultry on a lot in a residential zone except for Backyard Chickens in permitted zones. s. 5.3.7(h)
scout note

Backyard chickens (max 5 hens, no roosters) allowed only on RR3/RU1 lots over 500 m2 with an annual permit; requires a locked coop/enclosure up to 2.0m high, set back 2-3m from lot lines and dwellings.

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