Backyard hens & livestock — Pemberton, British Columbia

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

In the Village of Pemberton, British Columbia, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Zoning Bylaw No. 832, 2018, verified 2026-09-24. Max hens: five (5). Setback: Not be located within a front yard and within three (3) m of a side or rear lot line.

Zoning Bylaw No. 832, 2018 adopted bylaw
hens permitted yes s. 7.6(a)(i)
max hens five (5) s. 7.6(a)(ii)
roosters prohibited yes s. 7.6(a)(ii)
bees permitted yes s. 7.7(a)(i)
setback Not be located within a front yard and within three (3) m of a side or rear lot line s. 7.6(b)(i)
scout note

Up to 5 hens (no roosters) permitted on lots 600 m2-0.4 ha; enclosure max 10 m2, max 2.5 m tall, 3 m from side/rear lot line, secured by electric fencing. Identical rules apply to backyard bee keeping.

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