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.
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.