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

Backyard hens & livestock — Taylor, British Columbia

In the District Municipality of Taylor, British Columbia, hens permitted: True; max hens: not more than six (6) hens; roosters prohibited: True; bees permitted: True. Source: District of Taylor Backyard Hen and Bee Keeping Bylaw No. 872, 2023, verified 2026-08-28.

District of Taylor Backyard Hen and Bee Keeping Bylaw No. 872, 2023 adopted bylaw

hens permitted	True	s. 6.2
max hens	not more than six (6) hens	s. 3
roosters prohibited	True	s. 6.5
bees permitted	True	s. 6.2
permit or licence	Backyard Bee Keeping Permit or Backyard Hen Permit required	s. 6.2
setback	Coop/pen: 2.5 m from parcel lines, 3 m from windows/doors	s. 7.7, 7.8

scout note

Permit required to keep hens (2-6, no roosters) or bees (max 2 colonies) on residential property. Coop max 8 sq m/3m high, 2.5m from side/rear lot lines, 3m from windows/doors. Beehive entrances must face away from neighbouring dwellings; other poultry barred.