Backyard hens & livestock — Sooke, British Columbia
Can I keep chickens, bees, or livestock on my property?
In the District Municipality of Sooke, British Columbia, hens permitted: True; max hens: up to 6; roosters prohibited: True; livestock rule: The keeping of livestock and male poultry is prohibited on lots less than 2,000 m2 in area. Source: Sooke Zoning Bylaw No. 600 (Unofficially Consolidated), verified 2026-08-28.
The keeping of livestock and male poultry is prohibited on lots less than 2,000 m2 in area
s. 3.5(a)
setback
at least 6 m from any lot line
s. 3.5(d)
scout note
In small-scale multi-unit/multi-family/CD zones: livestock and male poultry banned on lots under 2,000m2; up to 6 female poultry permitted in enclosed runs on lots 600-2,000m2.