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Backyard hens & livestock — Creston, British Columbia: Animal Care and Responsibility Bylaw No. 1826, 2015

In the Town of Creston, British Columbia, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Animal Care and Responsibility Bylaw No. 1826, 2015, verified 2026-08-28. Max hens: six (6). Livestock rule: Horses permitted only in Rural Residential (R-5) or Agricultural zones with min 1 hectare lot; other ungulates prohibited. Permit or licence: Licence required; fee set out in the current Fees and Charges Bylaw.

Animal Care and Responsibility Bylaw No. 1826, 2015 adopted bylaw

hens permitted	yes	s. 13(b)
max hens	six (6)	s. 13(b)
roosters prohibited	yes	s. 13(c)
livestock rule	Horses permitted only in Rural Residential (R-5) or Agricultural zones with min 1 hectare lot; other ungulates prohibited.	s. 11.1(b); Schedule "A" item 14
permit or licence	Licence required; fee set out in the current Fees and Charges Bylaw	s. 12.1; s. 12.2
setback	no less than 3m from the front, interior, or exterior side lot line and no less than 3m from any door or window	s. 13(i)(iv)

scout note

Licensed keeping of up to 6 hens per parcel in R1/R5 zones only; roosters prohibited, coop 3 m from lot lines/doors, coop 0.37 m2 and run 0.92 m2 per hen, no on-site slaughter or sale of hen products.