Backyard hens & livestock — Mission, British Columbia

Can I keep chickens, bees, or livestock on my property?

In the City of Mission, British Columbia, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Zoning Bylaw 5949-2020, verified 2026-08-28. Max hens: six (6) hens. Livestock rule: horses, cattle, llamas, or alpacas (limited to 5 animals per 1.0 ha (2.47 ac) of Lot Area). Permit or licence: provincial registration for a premises identification number is required.

Zoning Bylaw 5949-2020 adopted bylaw
hens permitted yes Section 106 F.3
max hens six (6) hens Section 102 Definitions
roosters prohibited yes Section 102 Definitions
bees permitted yes Section 102 Definitions
livestock rule horses, cattle, llamas, or alpacas (limited to 5 animals per 1.0 ha (2.47 ac) of Lot Area) Section 102 Definitions
permit or licence provincial registration for a premises identification number is required Section 102 Definitions
setback minimum 3.0 meters for any property line bordering another residentially zoned lot, or minimum of 1.25 metres from rear property line and 1.5 metres from interior side property lot lines Section 102 Definitions
scout note

Urban Hen Keeping use permits 2 to 6 hens per lot. Backyard Hen Coop and Run: one coop per lot, not in front yard, min setbacks 1.25-3.0m, min 1.0 sq m run per hen, predator-resistant, electric-fenced perimeter.

Machine-readable: backyard-hens.json · Official website: https://mission.ca/ · Last verified 2026-08-28 · Backyard hens & livestock across British Columbia · Backyard hens & livestock in other municipalities