Backyard hens & livestock — Pemberton, British Columbia

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

In the Village of Pemberton, British Columbia, hens permitted: True; max hens: five (5); roosters prohibited: True; bees permitted: True. Source: Zoning Bylaw No. 832, 2018, verified 2026-08-28.

Zoning Bylaw No. 832, 2018 adopted bylaw
hens permitted True s. 7.6(a)(i)
max hens five (5) s. 7.6(a)(ii)
roosters prohibited True s. 7.6(a)(ii)
bees permitted True s. 7.7(a)(i)
setback Not be located within a front yard and within three (3) m of a side or rear lot line s. 7.6(b)(i)
scout note

Up to 5 hens (no roosters) permitted on lots 600 m2-0.4 ha; enclosure max 10 m2, max 2.5 m tall, 3 m from side/rear lot line, secured by electric fencing. Identical rules apply to backyard bee keeping.

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