Backyard hens & livestock — Prince Rupert, British Columbia

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

In the City of Prince Rupert, British Columbia, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Livestock Prohibition Bylaw No. 2987, 1996, verified 2026-08-28. Livestock rule: Unlawful to keep livestock (includes poultry) except in M7-SPECIAL INDUSTRIAL areas.

Livestock Prohibition Bylaw No. 2987, 1996 adopted bylaw

livestock rule

Unlawful to keep livestock (includes poultry) except in M7-SPECIAL INDUSTRIAL areas.

s. 1, s. 2

scout note

Prohibits keeping livestock, defined to include rabbits, poultry, pigeons and doves, anywhere in the city except the M7 Special Industrial zone. Effectively bans backyard hens/rabbits citywide outside industrial land.

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