Backyard hens & livestock — Powell River, British Columbia

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

In the City of Powell River, British Columbia, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Animal Control Bylaw 1979, 2003 (Consolidated June 8, 2020), verified 2026-09-24. Max hens: up to 6 (R1-R3); up to 12 (RA1 <0.5ac); up to 24 (RA1/A1/A2). Livestock rule: Other animals permitted only on A1, A2, RA1 zones with minimum land; horses restricted on specific streets. Permit or licence: Dog license required; $30.00 annual fee ($24.00 if paid before March 1).

Animal Control Bylaw 1979, 2003 (Consolidated June 8, 2020) adopted bylaw

hens permitted	yes	s. 31(c)
max hens	up to 6 (R1-R3); up to 12 (RA1 <0.5ac); up to 24 (RA1/A1/A2)	s. 31(a)-(c)
roosters prohibited	yes	s. 31(c)
livestock rule	Other animals permitted only on A1, A2, RA1 zones with minimum land; horses restricted on specific streets.	s. 30, s. 22
permit or licence	Dog license required; $30.00 annual fee ($24.00 if paid before March 1).	s. 3, Schedule "B"
setback	no closer than 3.0 m from any lot line	s. 32(a)(ii)

scout note

Up to 6 poultry (no roosters) on R1/R2/R3 residential lots; up to 24 poultry (1 rooster) or 50 rabbits on RA1/A1/A2 rural lots. Enclosures must be in the rear yard, ≥3m from lot lines, dry and vermin-proof.

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