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

Backyard hens & livestock — Squamish, British Columbia

In the District Municipality of Squamish, British Columbia, hens permitted: True; roosters prohibited: True; bees permitted: True; livestock rule: Horses excluded from Household Pets; horse stable permitted in R-2/R-3 zones on lots >0.8 ha.. Source: District of Squamish Zoning Bylaw No. 2200, 2011 (urban hens & beekeeping), verified 2026-08-28.

District of Squamish Zoning Bylaw No. 2200, 2011 (urban hens & beekeeping) adopted bylaw

hens permitted	True	s. 1.3 "AGRICULTURE, URBAN", s. 4.2(o)
roosters prohibited	True	s. 4.1, s. 1.3 "HEN"
bees permitted	True	s. 1.3 "AGRICULTURE, URBAN", s. 4.2(o)
livestock rule	Horses excluded from Household Pets; horse stable permitted in R-2/R-3 zones on lots >0.8 ha.	s. 1.3 "HOUSEHOLD PETS", s. 6.1(c)-(d), s. 7.1(d)-(e)
setback	Accessory building setbacks (1.2m from interior side/rear lot line); coop 3m from dwelling door/window.	s. 4.33(b)(iii)-(iv), s. 4.33(c)(ii), s. 4.4(d)(ii)

scout note

Urban hens and beekeeping permitted outside agricultural-zoned land. Hen coops max 10 sq m floor area, 2m high, rear yard only, 3m from doors/windows. Beehives limited 2-6 per lot by lot size, rear yard, warning signage required.