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

Backyard hens & livestock — Williams Lake, British Columbia

In the City of Williams Lake, British Columbia, hens permitted: True; bees permitted: True; livestock rule: horses, cattle, sheep, goats, or other camelids, raised by personal use, no more than two (in total) shall be permitted on an individual property.. Source: Zoning Bylaw No. 2430, 2025, verified 2026-08-28.

Zoning Bylaw No. 2430, 2025 adopted bylaw

hens permitted	True	s. 4A.1
bees permitted	True	s. 4A.1
livestock rule	horses, cattle, sheep, goats, or other camelids, raised by personal use, no more than two (in total) shall be permitted on an individual property.	s. 2.4.1

scout note

Defines and permits 'Backyard Hen Keeping' and 'Backyard Beekeeping' as accessory residential uses (incl. in manufactured home/home-based-business zones); numeric limits and coop rules are set by the separate Animal Control Bylaw No. 2102 (not independently verified).