Backyard hens & livestock — West Kelowna, British Columbia

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

In the City of West Kelowna, British Columbia, livestock rule: In Residential Zones, animal housing permitted as per Animal Control Bylaw.; permit or licence: as per the Animal Control Bylaw; setback: minimum of 15.0 m (49.2 ft) from any neighbouring dwelling. Source: Zoning Bylaw No. 0320, 2024, verified 2026-08-28.

Zoning Bylaw No. 0320, 2024 adopted bylaw
livestock rule In Residential Zones, animal housing permitted as per Animal Control Bylaw. s. 3.9.1(g)
permit or licence as per the Animal Control Bylaw s. 3.9.1(g)
setback minimum of 15.0 m (49.2 ft) from any neighbouring dwelling s. 3.9.1(g)
scout note

Accessory buildings/structures housing poultry in Residential zones capped at 10 sq.m floor area and must sit 15m from any neighbouring dwelling; animal keeping otherwise governed by (regional district) Animal Control Bylaw.

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