Backyard hens & livestock — Sparwood, British Columbia
Can I keep chickens, bees, or livestock on my property?
In the District Municipality of Sparwood, British Columbia, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Animal Control Bylaw No. 1289, 2021, verified 2026-09-24. Max hens: five (5). Livestock rule: Farm Animals only permitted in zones where Agriculture is a permitted use per Zoning Bylaw. Permit or licence: Urban Hen permit required; fee per Fees and Charges Bylaw 1322, 2023.
Animal Control Bylaw No. 1289, 2021
adopted bylaw
hens permitted
yes
s. 5.1
max hens
five (5)
s. 3.3
roosters prohibited
yes
s. 5.4(m)
livestock rule
Farm Animals only permitted in zones where Agriculture is a permitted use per Zoning Bylaw.
s. 6.7
permit or licence
Urban Hen permit required; fee per Fees and Charges Bylaw 1322, 2023
s. 5.1, s. 5.2
scout note
Urban Hen permit required, max 5 hens per household, no roosters, only in One Family Residential zones; secured chicken enclosure/coop required in rear yard, egg sale only.