Backyard hens & livestock — Golden, British Columbia
Can I keep chickens, bees, or livestock on my property?
In the Town of Golden, British Columbia, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Bylaw No. 1510, 2026, Town of Golden Responsible Pet Ownership and Animal Control, verified 2026-09-24. Max hens: six (6). Permit or licence: Backyard Hen Keeping Registration required. Setback: five (5) meters (16.4 feet) of a neighbouring dwelling's windows or doors.
Bylaw No. 1510, 2026, Town of Golden Responsible Pet Ownership and Animal Control
adopted bylaw
hens permitted
yes
s. 7.1
max hens
six (6)
s. 7.3(b)
roosters prohibited
yes
s. 7.4
permit or licence
Backyard Hen Keeping Registration required
s. 7.1
setback
five (5) meters (16.4 feet) of a neighbouring dwelling's windows or doors
s. 7.3(e)
scout note
Part 3 Backyard Hen Keeping: registration required, max 6 hens/property, 0.92 m2 enclosure per hen, coop ≤2m high, 5 m setback from neighbouring windows/doors, roosters prohibited town-wide.