Backyard hens & livestock — Tahsis, British Columbia

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

In the Village of Tahsis, British Columbia, hens permitted: True; max hens: six (6) per lot; roosters prohibited: True; bees permitted: True. Source: Village of Tahsis Zoning Bylaw No. 630, 2020 (urban hens & honey bees), verified 2026-08-28.

Village of Tahsis Zoning Bylaw No. 630, 2020 (urban hens & honey bees) adopted bylaw
hens permitted True s. 3.3(7)
max hens six (6) per lot s. 3.3(7)(a)
roosters prohibited True s. 3.3(7)(b)
bees permitted True s. 3.3(6)
livestock rule The keeping and raising of livestock for agricultural use is only permitted on lots greater than zero point four (0. 4) hectares. s. 3.3(8)
setback Hives: 4 metres from neighbouring house. Coops: accessory building setbacks. s. 3.3(6)(c), 3.3(7)(e)
scout note

Honey bees permitted as an urban agricultural use: max 2 hives per lot, 4m from neighbouring houses, hive base 3m above grade. Hens: max 6 per lot, no roosters, coop min 0.37 sq m/hen, max 3m high, meeting accessory-building setbacks.

Machine-readable: backyard-hens.json · Official website: http://villageoftahsis.com/ · Last verified 2026-08-28 · Backyard hens & livestock in other municipalities