Backyard hens & livestock — Rossland, British Columbia

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

In the City of Rossland, British Columbia, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Animal Control Bylaw No. 2862, 2025, verified 2026-09-24. Max hens: fifteen (15). Livestock rule: No person shall keep Livestock in any area of the City unless permitted under the Zoning Bylaw.

Animal Control Bylaw No. 2862, 2025 adopted bylaw
hens permitted yes s. 12.1
max hens fifteen (15) s. 12.3
roosters prohibited yes s. 12.10
livestock rule No person shall keep Livestock in any area of the City unless permitted under the Zoning Bylaw. s. 11.1
scout note

Up to 15 hens (no roosters unless agricultural zone) permitted per residential property; owner must reside on site and register. Coop with minimum floor/enclosure area and accessory-building setbacks required; on-site slaughter and burial prohibited.

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