Backyard hens & livestock — Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia

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

In the District Municipality of Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, hens permitted: True; max hens: eight (8); roosters prohibited: True; livestock rule: No person shall keep livestock except on property as permitted in the Zoning Bylaw or as part of a licensed veterinary clinic.. Source: Animal Responsibility Bylaw No. 692, 2020; District of Tumbler Ridge Zoning Bylaw No. 747, 2025, verified 2026-08-28.

Animal Responsibility Bylaw No. 692, 2020 adopted bylaw
hens permitted True Section 19, Clause 87(a)
max hens eight (8) Section 19, Clause 87(c)
roosters prohibited True Section 19, Clause 87(c)
livestock rule No person shall keep livestock except on property as permitted in the Zoning Bylaw or as part of a licensed veterinary clinic. Section 11, Clause 53
permit or licence backyard hen license required; fee set out in Fees and Charges Bylaw Section 18, Clause 83
setback at least 2.0m from any parcel line Section 19, Clause 87(d)(iv)
scout note

Licensed backyard hen keeping permitted, max 8 hens per parcel (no roosters), resident-owner requirement, covered run of >=1 m2/hen, food/water/shelter standards, personal-use-only (no sale of eggs/meat).

District of Tumbler Ridge Zoning Bylaw No. 747, 2025 adopted bylaw
hens permitted True s. 5.11.1
bees permitted True s. 5.12.1
livestock rule Agricultural Operation, Major (horses, cattle) prohibited in R1, R2 zones. Table 5-1; s. 2.3.2
setback 3 m of any property line s. 5.12.2(a)
scout note

Apiaries/backyard beekeeping permitted only in R2, R4, M1, RR zones: 3 m property-line setback, rear yard placement, screened from street; max 2 hives on lots <1,000 m2, 4 on 1,000-2,000 m2, 6 above 2,000 m2.

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