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

Backyard hens & livestock — Sechelt, British Columbia

In the District Municipality of Sechelt, British Columbia, hens permitted: True; max hens: Less than 2,000 m2: 6; Greater than 2,000 m2 to 1 ha: 12; Greater than 1 ha: Unlimited; bees permitted: True; permit or licence: Properties with hens and rabbits are required to register for a free BC Premises ID (BC PID) assigned by the Ministry of Agriculture. Source: Zoning Bylaw No. 580, 2022, verified 2026-08-28.

Zoning Bylaw No. 580, 2022 adopted bylaw

hens permitted	True	s. 2.9.4
max hens	Less than 2,000 m2: 6; Greater than 2,000 m2 to 1 ha: 12; Greater than 1 ha: Unlimited	s. 2.9.4(a)
bees permitted	True	s. 2.9.6
permit or licence	Properties with hens and rabbits are required to register for a free BC Premises ID (BC PID) assigned by the Ministry of Agriculture	s. 2.9.5
setback	Coop not permitted within 5.0 m of any exterior, interior, or Rear Lot Line; not permitted within a front yard	s. 2.9.4(d), s. 2.9.4(e)

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Urban hens/rabbits permitted in Residential zones (not RM1/RM2): 6 on lots <2,000m2, 12 on 2,000m2-1ha, unlimited over 1ha; coop 5m from lot lines, none in front yard. Beekeeping: 2-4 hives by lot size, hive entrance 6m from lot line, screened by a 2m fence/hedge.