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

Backyard hens & livestock — Castlegar, British Columbia: City of Castlegar Animal Control and Licencing Bylaw No. 1342

In the City of Castlegar, British Columbia, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by City of Castlegar Animal Control and Licencing Bylaw No. 1342, verified 2026-08-28. Max hens: five (5). Livestock rule: Prohibited on any land within city boundaries, except for dogs, cats, small animals, small lizards, turtles, fish, Hens and Bees. Permit or licence: Licence required; one-time fee $10.00 for Hens and Bees.

City of Castlegar Animal Control and Licencing Bylaw No. 1342 adopted bylaw

hens permitted	yes	s. 5.1
max hens	five (5)	s. 15.3(a)(ii)
roosters prohibited	yes	s. 15.3(a)(iv)
bees permitted	yes	s. 16.1
livestock rule	Prohibited on any land within city boundaries, except for dogs, cats, small animals, small lizards, turtles, fish, Hens and Bees.	s. 5.1
permit or licence	Licence required; one-time fee $10.00 for Hens and Bees	s. 15.1(a)(ii), s. 16.1(a)(ii), Schedule "A"
setback	Hens: behind rear face of Principal Building; Bees: 7.5 meters front, 3 meters side/rear to property line	s. 15.3(a)(ix), s. 16.3(a)(xii)

scout note

Licensed hen owners may keep up to 5 hens (no roosters) per property, in a coop/pen (min 0.37m2/0.92m2 per hen) not visible from the street. Licensed beekeeping also permitted.