Backyard hens & livestock — Pitt Meadows, British Columbia
Can I keep chickens, bees, or livestock on my property?
In the City of Pitt Meadows, British Columbia, bees permitted: True; setback: 7.5 metres of any property line. Source: Beekeeping Bylaw No. 2590, 2013, verified 2026-08-28.
Beekeeping Bylaw No. 2590, 2013
adopted bylaw
bees permitted
True
s. 3.3
setback
7.5 metres of any property line
s. 3.2
scout note
Limits bee colonies to 2 (plus 2 nucleus colonies) on lots under 1,000 m2 and 4 (plus 4 nucleus) on larger lots; hives must sit 7.5 m from property lines unless elevated 2.5 m+ or screened by an 1.8 m fence/hedge.