Backyard hens & livestock — Port McNeill, British Columbia

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

In the Town of Port McNeill, British Columbia, bees permitted: True; setback: 7.5 m from any adjacent property line (beehives). Source: Zoning Bylaw No. 705, 2021, verified 2026-08-28.

Zoning Bylaw No. 705, 2021 adopted bylaw
bees permitted True s. 5.15.4: "Urban beekeeping is permitted on residential, agricultural, comprehensive development, institutional, commercial, or industrial properties."
setback 7.5 m from any adjacent property line (beehives) s. 5.15.1: "may not be placed within 7.5m of any adjacent property line"
scout note

Urban beekeeping (apiculture) permitted on residential, agricultural, comprehensive development and other zones: up to 2 beehives on lots ≤0.1ha, 4 on larger lots; must be in rear yard, behind an electric fence, 7.5m from property lines.

Machine-readable: backyard-hens.json · Official website: http://www.town.portmcneill.bc.ca/ · Last verified 2026-08-28 · Backyard hens & livestock in other municipalities