| hens permitted | True | 10.2(h); 3.1 |
| max hens | four (4) | 4.28.1(a) |
| roosters prohibited | True | 4.28.1(b) |
| bees permitted | True | 10.2(h); 3.1 |
| livestock rule | Agricultural uses permitted in CR-1 on lots >2 ha; not listed in RS zones. | 9.2(b); 10.2 |
| permit or licence | Hobby beekeepers must register with the BC Ministry of Agriculture | 4.28.2(a) |
| setback | Hen enclosures: 1.0 metre from lot line, 6.0 metres from dwelling windows/doors; Beehives: 3.0 metres from lot line | 4.28.1(c); 4.28.2(f) |
scout note
Backyard hens: max 4 hens/lot, coop 1.0m from lot line, rear yards only, max coop area 9.2 sq m. Beehives: max 2 per lot under 929 sq m, max 4 over 929 sq m; must be 3.0m from lot line, behind a 1.8m fence/hedge or 2.4m off ground.