Backyard hens & livestock — Central Saanich, British Columbia
Can I keep chickens, bees, or livestock on my property?
In the District Municipality of Central Saanich, British Columbia, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Central Saanich Animal Control Bylaw No. 2097, 2021, verified 2026-08-28. Max hens: 8 chickens or ducks (< 1858 sq m); 10 (1858-4047 sq m); 12 (>= 4047 sq m). Livestock rule: Subject to the zoning Bylaw currently in force within the Municipality. Setback: at least 7.62 metres (25 feet) from any property line (bees).
Central Saanich Animal Control Bylaw No. 2097, 2021
adopted bylaw
hens permitted
yes
s. 9.1
max hens
8 chickens or ducks (< 1858 sq m); 10 (1858-4047 sq m); 12 (>= 4047 sq m)
s. 9.3
roosters prohibited
yes
s. 9.2
bees permitted
yes
s. 12.1
livestock rule
Subject to the zoning Bylaw currently in force within the Municipality.
s. 2.1
setback
at least 7.62 metres (25 feet) from any property line (bees)
s. 12.1
scout note
Caps chickens/ducks at 8 (lots <1858m2), 10 (1858m2-4047m2) or 12 (>4047m2); unlimited where agriculture is a permitted use. Roosters banned outside agricultural zones; max 50 pigeons.