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Backyard hens & livestock — Silverton, British Columbia

In the Village of Silverton, British Columbia, hens permitted: True; max hens: twelve (12); roosters prohibited: True; livestock rule: No person shall keep Farm Animals, Fur Bearing Animals or rabbits within the Village.. Source: Animal and Poultry Regulation Bylaw No. 460, 2009, verified 2026-08-28.

Animal and Poultry Regulation Bylaw No. 460, 2009 adopted bylaw

hens permitted	True	s. 3.1
max hens	twelve (12)	s. 3.4
roosters prohibited	True	s. 3.3
livestock rule	No person shall keep Farm Animals, Fur Bearing Animals or rabbits within the Village.	s. 4.1
permit or licence	Poultry Licence... annual licence fee of ten dollar ($10.00)	s. 3.10
setback	one (1) metre away from the rear lot line... three (3) metres away from any side lot line	s. 3.7

scout note

Max 12 poultry per parcel, no roosters, coop setback 1-3m from rear/side lot lines, min lot frontage/depth, poultry licence $10/yr; farm animals/rabbits prohibited village-wide.