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Backyard hens & livestock — Rossland, British Columbia

In the City of Rossland, British Columbia, hens permitted: True; max hens: fifteen (15); roosters prohibited: True; livestock rule: No person shall keep Livestock in any area of the City unless permitted under the Zoning Bylaw.. Source: Animal Control Bylaw No. 2862, 2025, verified 2026-08-28.

Animal Control Bylaw No. 2862, 2025 adopted bylaw

hens permitted	True	s. 12.1
max hens	fifteen (15)	s. 12.3
roosters prohibited	True	s. 12.10
livestock rule	No person shall keep Livestock in any area of the City unless permitted under the Zoning Bylaw.	s. 11.1

scout note

Up to 15 hens (no roosters unless agricultural zone) permitted per residential property; owner must reside on site and register. Coop with minimum floor/enclosure area and accessory-building setbacks required; on-site slaughter and burial prohibited.