Backyard hens & livestock — Mission, British Columbia

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

In the City of Mission, British Columbia, hens permitted: True; max hens: six (6) hens; roosters prohibited: True; bees permitted: True. Source: Zoning Bylaw 5949-2020, verified 2026-08-28.

Zoning Bylaw 5949-2020 adopted bylaw
hens permitted True Section 106 F.3
max hens six (6) hens Section 102 Definitions
roosters prohibited True Section 102 Definitions
bees permitted True Section 102 Definitions
livestock rule horses, cattle, llamas, or alpacas (limited to 5 animals per 1.0 ha (2.47 ac) of Lot Area) Section 102 Definitions
permit or licence provincial registration for a premises identification number is required Section 102 Definitions
setback minimum 3.0 meters for any property line bordering another residentially zoned lot, or minimum of 1.25 metres from rear property line and 1.5 metres from interior side property lot lines Section 102 Definitions
scout note

Urban Hen Keeping use permits 2 to 6 hens per lot. Backyard Hen Coop and Run: one coop per lot, not in front yard, min setbacks 1.25-3.0m, min 1.0 sq m run per hen, predator-resistant, electric-fenced perimeter.

Machine-readable: backyard-hens.json · Official website: https://mission.ca/ · Last verified 2026-08-28 · Backyard hens & livestock in other municipalities