Backyard hens & livestock — Sidney, British Columbia

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

In the Town of Sidney, British Columbia, hens permitted: True; max hens: five (5); bees permitted: True; livestock rule: No person shall keep or harbour any farm animals, poultry, or rabbit on any parcel of land, excluding Hens.. Source: Animal Licence & Control Bylaw No. 1965, verified 2026-08-28.

Animal Licence & Control Bylaw No. 1965 adopted bylaw
hens permitted True s. 5.3(c)
max hens five (5) s. 5.3(c)
bees permitted True s. 5.1(b)
livestock rule No person shall keep or harbour any farm animals, poultry, or rabbit on any parcel of land, excluding Hens. s. 5.0(b)
permit or licence Hen-Keeping Permit required; fee $100.00 s. 5.3(a); Schedule A
setback 3 metres from side/rear lot lines; 4.5 metres from residential building s. 5.3(g)(i)-(iii)
scout note

Requires a Hen-Keeping Permit ($100); max 5 hens per property, only where a single-family dwelling is the primary use; also regulates bee control.

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