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Backyard hens & livestock — Elkford, British Columbia: Animal Responsibility Bylaw No. 848, 2021 (Consolidated)

In the District Municipality of Elkford, British Columbia, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Animal Responsibility Bylaw No. 848, 2021 (Consolidated), verified 2026-09-24. Max hens: five (5). Livestock rule: Agricultural Animals permitted on A-1 zones. Residential zones limited to five animals of any one species, excluding Dogs. Permit or licence: Bees: BC apiculture registration required. Hens: No municipal licence stated.

Animal Responsibility Bylaw No. 848, 2021 (Consolidated) adopted bylaw

hens permitted	yes	s. 9.4
max hens	five (5)	s. 9.4(a)
roosters prohibited	yes	s. 9.4(b)
bees permitted	yes	s. 9.5
livestock rule	Agricultural Animals permitted on A-1 zones. Residential zones limited to five animals of any one species, excluding Dogs.	s. 3.2; s. 3.3
permit or licence	Bees: BC apiculture registration required. Hens: No municipal licence stated.	s. 9.4; s. 9.5(g)
setback	Hens: at least three (3) metres away from any dwelling windows or doors	s. 9.4(f)

scout note

Urban agricultural animals in R-1/R-2/R-MH/R-MP/P-1 zones: max 5 hens (no roosters) in a coop/pen with electrified fencing 1.8 m high, 3 m from dwellings; max 4 beehives permitted.