| hens permitted | True | s. 6.23.3 |
| max hens | up to six (6) female poultry on lots less than 2,000 m2 but more than 450 m2; no more than four (4) on lots less than 450 m2 | s. 6.23.3 |
| roosters prohibited | True | s. 6.23.1 |
| bees permitted | True | s. 6.23.7 |
| livestock rule | Lots less than 0.4 ha shall not be used for keeping cows, goats, horses, pigeons, or other animals except as provided in Section 6.23. | s. 6.23.1 / s. 5.9.3(f) / s. 5.7.3(d) |
| permit or licence | All persons wishing to keep bees must be registered with the BC Ministry of Agriculture | s. 6.23.11 |
| setback | Poultry: at least 3 m (10 ft) from any lot line; bees: minimum 7.5 m (25 ft) from neighbouring property line; A1 zone: 25 m (82 ft) from lot lines, 9 m (29.5 ft) from dwelling on same lot | s. 6.23.5; s. 6.23.9; s. 5.7.3(c) |
scout note
Male poultry banned except on ALR/large lots; female poultry banned under 350 m2; up to 6 hens (4 on 350-450 m2 lots) allowed in enclosed runs on lots 450 m2-2,000 m2. Bees banned under 600 m2, then 2 hives (600-929 m2) or 4 hives (929 m2+), rear yard only, 7.5 m from property line, screened by 1.8 m fence.