Backyard hens & livestock — Ladysmith, British Columbia
Can I keep chickens, bees, or livestock on my property?
In the Town of Ladysmith, British Columbia, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Town of Ladysmith Zoning Bylaw No. 1860 (2014), Section 6.12 Backyard Poultry, verified 2026-08-28. Max hens: six (6).
Town of Ladysmith Zoning Bylaw No. 1860 (2014), Section 6.12 Backyard Poultry
adopted bylaw
hens permitted
yes
s. 6.12(a)
max hens
six (6)
s. 6.12(a)
bees permitted
yes
s. 6.11(a)
scout note
Allows up to 6 backyard poultry as an accessory use on single-unit-dwelling residential lots outside exclusion areas, housed in a coop and pen at grade, per the Animal Control Bylaw 2024, No. 2167.