Backyard hens & livestock — West Vancouver, British Columbia
Can I keep chickens, bees, or livestock on my property?
In the District Municipality of West Vancouver, British Columbia, hens permitted: True; max hens: 6; roosters prohibited: True; livestock rule: No person may keep or permit to be kept livestock; other than a chicken where permitted under the Municipality's Zoning Bylaw.. Source: Animal Control and Licence Bylaw No. 4545, 2008; Zoning Bylaw No. 4662, 2010 - Section 130 (Keeping of Chickens), verified 2026-08-28.
Animal Control and Licence Bylaw No. 4545, 2008
adopted bylaw
hens permitted
True
s. 10.3.1
max hens
6
s. 10.4.1(c)
roosters prohibited
True
s. 10.4.1(a)
livestock rule
No person may keep or permit to be kept livestock; other than a chicken where permitted under the Municipality's Zoning Bylaw.
s. 10.3.1
permit or licence
register the chickens with the District by filling out all fields of the chicken registration form
s. 10.4.2(a)
scout note
Livestock generally prohibited except chickens where permitted by the Zoning Bylaw. Max 6 chickens per lot, no roosters, chickens must be 4+ months old, registration and a chicken coop/run required.
register the keeping of chickens with the District
130.15(1)(j)
setback
1.2 metres from rear lot line, 1.5 metres from side lot line, 1.2 metres from dwelling unit
130.15(1)(d), 130.15(1)(f)
scout note
Max 6 chickens and 1 enclosure per lot; enclosure setback 1.2m from rear lot line/1.5m from side lot line, not in front yard, max 2m enclosure height, max 9 sq.m floor area; personal use only, no selling eggs/meat.