Backyard hens & livestock — Gold River, British Columbia
Can I keep chickens, bees, or livestock on my property?
In the Village of Gold River, British Columbia, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Village of Gold River Zoning Bylaw No. 761, 2025, verified 2026-08-28. Max hens: not more than twelve (12) head of poultry for each 0.40 ha (1 acre) of lot area. Livestock rule: Permitted in residential zones if lot >= 0.81 ha. Max 2 livestock and 12 poultry per 0.40 ha. Setbacks required. No front yard enclosures. Setback: minimum distance of 6.1 m (20 feet) from the side and rear lot lines, nor less than 7.6 m (25 feet) from the principal building.
Village of Gold River Zoning Bylaw No. 761, 2025
adopted bylaw
hens permitted
yes
s. 4.5.1
max hens
not more than twelve (12) head of poultry for each 0.40 ha (1 acre) of lot area
s. 4.5.1(2)
livestock rule
Permitted in residential zones if lot >= 0.81 ha. Max 2 livestock and 12 poultry per 0.40 ha. Setbacks required. No front yard enclosures.
s. 4.5.1
setback
minimum distance of 6.1 m (20 feet) from the side and rear lot lines, nor less than 7.6 m (25 feet) from the principal building
s. 4.5.1(3)
scout note
Sec 4.5 Livestock: permitted in residential zones on lots ≥0.81 ha (2 acres); max 2 of horses/cattle/sheep/pigs/goats/rabbits plus 12 poultry per acre; structures set back 6.1 m from side/rear lot lines.