Backyard hens & livestock — Pouce Coupe, British Columbia
Can I keep chickens, bees, or livestock on my property?
In the Village of Pouce Coupe, British Columbia, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Hen Keeping Bylaw No. 1024, 2020, verified 2026-09-24. Max hens: four (4) hens per parcel of land. Permit or licence: valid license under this bylaw; fees payable per Schedule "G". Setback: at least 2.5 m from the exterior of side parcel line, the interior side parcel line and the rear parcel line.
Hen Keeping Bylaw No. 1024, 2020
adopted bylaw
hens permitted
yes
s. 4
max hens
four (4) hens per parcel of land
s. 6(b)
roosters prohibited
yes
s. 8(a)
permit or licence
valid license under this bylaw; fees payable per Schedule "G"
s. 5(a); s. 5(g)
setback
at least 2.5 m from the exterior of side parcel line, the interior side parcel line and the rear parcel line
s. 6(g)
scout note
Permits backyard hen keeping (licensed) in R-1/R-2 zones: 2-4 hens per parcel, no roosters, rear yard only, coop max 8m²/2.0m tall, 2.5m setback from parcel lines, personal use only.