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

In the City of Langford, British Columbia, hens permitted: True; max hens: Total chickens, ducks, pigeons, rabbits limited to four (lots = 4,000 m2); roosters prohibited: True; bees permitted: True. Source: Zoning Bylaw No. 300, verified 2026-08-28.

Backyard hens & livestock — Langford, British Columbia

In the City of Langford, British Columbia, hens permitted: True; max hens: Total chickens, ducks, pigeons, rabbits limited to four (lots < 4,000 m2); one per 166 m2 (lots >= 4,000 m2); roosters prohibited: True; bees permitted: True. Source: Zoning Bylaw No. 300, verified 2026-08-28.

Zoning Bylaw No. 300 adopted bylaw

hens permitted	True	s. 3.12.02; s. 3.12.03
max hens	Total chickens, ducks, pigeons, rabbits limited to four (lots < 4,000 m2); one per 166 m2 (lots >= 4,000 m2)	s. 3.12.02(1); s. 3.12.03(1)
roosters prohibited	True	s. 3.12.02(2)
bees permitted	True	s. 3.12.04
livestock rule	Permitted on one-family dwelling lots >= 4,000 m2 in Residential Zones. Limited to one animal per 4,000 m2. Secure fenced enclosure required.	s. 3.12.01
setback	3 m (9.8 ft) from rear/side lot lines (coops); 3 m (9.8 ft) from any lot line (hives)	s. 3.12.02(4); s. 3.12.03(6); s. 3.12.04(3)

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Permits keeping chickens/ducks/pigeons/rabbits as an accessory use: up to 4 birds/rabbits on lots 550-4,000 m2, or 1 per 166 m2 on lots ≥4,000 m2; roosters only in the ALR; also permits backyard beekeeping.