Backyard hens & livestock — Salmon Arm, British Columbia

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

In the City of Salmon Arm, British Columbia, hens permitted: True; max hens: six (6) to forty eight (48) rabbits or poultry, or a combination thereof; roosters prohibited: True; bees permitted: True. Source: Animal Control Bylaw No. 4728, verified 2026-08-28.

Animal Control Bylaw No. 4728 adopted bylaw
hens permitted True s. 4(d)
max hens six (6) to forty eight (48) rabbits or poultry, or a combination thereof s. 4(d)(ii-v)
roosters prohibited True s. 4(d)(vi)
bees permitted True s. 4(l)
livestock rule Except on Agricultural Land Reserve or farm assessed lands, no person shall keep livestock on a property. s. 4(a)
setback Coops: 3.0m from boundary, 6.0m from adjacent building. Hives: 6.0m from property line. s. 4(h)(i-ii), s. 4(n)
scout note

Poultry/rabbits allowed on residential lots by area (6 on <0.2ha, up to 48 on 0.8ha+); roosters not permitted. Beekeeping allowed on lots 0.4ha+, hives 6m from property line and screened. Pens/coops set back 3m from lot lines, 6m from neighbouring homes.

Machine-readable: backyard-hens.json · Official website: https://salmonarm.ca/ · Last verified 2026-08-28 · Backyard hens & livestock in other municipalities