Backyard hens & livestock — Nakusp, British Columbia

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

In the Village of Nakusp, British Columbia, hens permitted: True; max hens: no more than five backyard hens are kept per property; roosters prohibited: True; setback: coop must not be located closer than 3 meters from any window or door of a residential building; must not be within required rear yard or side yard setback per Village of Nakusp Zoning Bylaw. Source: Animal Control Bylaw No. 645, 2013 (Consolidated incl. 645-3, 2019), verified 2026-08-28.

Animal Control Bylaw No. 645, 2013 (Consolidated incl. 645-3, 2019) adopted bylaw
hens permitted True Part II(a), s. 1: "Backyard hens may be kept in all Residential Zones"
max hens no more than five backyard hens are kept per property Part II(a), s. 1(c): "no more than five backyard hens are kept per property"
roosters prohibited True Part II(a), s. 1(l): "keeping of roosters...is strictly prohibited"
setback coop must not be located closer than 3 meters from any window or door of a residential building; must not be within required rear yard or side yard setback per Village of Nakusp Zoning Bylaw Part II(a), s. 1(j)(ii) and s. 1(j)(v): "not be located closer that 3 meters from any window or door of a residential building"
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Backyard hens allowed in Residential zones (except mobile home park), max 5 hens per property, personal use only, no roosters, single coop with setback and size specs, manure and odour management required.

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