Backyard hens & livestock — Northern Rockies, British Columbia
Can I keep chickens, bees, or livestock on my property?
In the Regional Municipality of Northern Rockies, British Columbia, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Zoning Bylaw (Consolidated) - Hobby Farm use, verified 2026-08-28. Livestock rule: Hobby Farm (including livestock/horses) permitted in RR-1, RR-2, A-1, A-2 Zones.
Zoning Bylaw (Consolidated) - Hobby Farm use
adopted bylaw
'Hobby Farm' is a defined use permitted in Rural Residential (RR-1, RR-2) and Agricultural (A-1, A-2) zones, allowing keeping of poultry, livestock and horses mainly for the property owner's own use.