Backyard hens & livestock — Lantzville, British Columbia
Can I keep chickens, bees, or livestock on my property?
In the District Municipality of Lantzville, British Columbia, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by District of Lantzville Zoning Bylaw No. 180, 2020 (Consolidated to Aug. 21, 2024), verified 2026-09-24. Max hens: 0, 6, 10, or 15 depending on parcel area. Livestock rule: Outside Agricultural Land Reserve, 0-2 other farm animals permitted based on parcel area (2 if ≥ 8,000 m2). Setback: Poultry structure: 4 m from parcel line; Other farm animal structure: 15 m from parcel line (or zone setbacks if greater).
District of Lantzville Zoning Bylaw No. 180, 2020 (Consolidated to Aug. 21, 2024)
adopted bylaw
hens permitted
yes
s. 2.3(1)
max hens
0, 6, 10, or 15 depending on parcel area
s. 2.3(1)
roosters prohibited
yes
s. 2.3(2)(e)
livestock rule
Outside Agricultural Land Reserve, 0-2 other farm animals permitted based on parcel area (2 if ≥ 8,000 m2).
s. 2.3(1)
setback
Poultry structure: 4 m from parcel line; Other farm animal structure: 15 m from parcel line (or zone setbacks if greater).
s. 2.3(2)(h)-(i)
scout note
Outside the ALR, poultry keeping is scaled by lot size (0 on lots <1,000m2, up to 15 on lots ≥8,000m2, plus up to 2 other farm animals on the largest lots); roosters banned; coop ≥4m from parcel line, manure ≥15m from lines.