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

Backyard hens & livestock — Squamish, British Columbia: District of Squamish Zoning Bylaw No. 2200, 2011 (urban hens & beekeeping)

In the District Municipality of Squamish, British Columbia, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by District of Squamish Zoning Bylaw No. 2200, 2011 (urban hens & beekeeping), verified 2026-09-24. Livestock rule: Horses excluded from Household Pets; horse stable permitted in R-2/R-3 zones on lots >0.8 ha. Setback: Accessory building setbacks (1.2m from interior side/rear lot line); coop 3m from dwelling door/window.

District of Squamish Zoning Bylaw No. 2200, 2011 (urban hens & beekeeping) adopted bylaw

hens permitted	yes	s. 1.3 "AGRICULTURE, URBAN", s. 4.2(o)
roosters prohibited	yes	s. 4.1, s. 1.3 "HEN"
bees permitted	yes	s. 1.3 "AGRICULTURE, URBAN", s. 4.2(o)
livestock rule	Horses excluded from Household Pets; horse stable permitted in R-2/R-3 zones on lots >0.8 ha.	s. 1.3 "HOUSEHOLD PETS", s. 6.1(c)-(d), s. 7.1(d)-(e)
setback	Accessory building setbacks (1.2m from interior side/rear lot line); coop 3m from dwelling door/window.	s. 4.33(b)(iii)-(iv), s. 4.33(c)(ii), s. 4.4(d)(ii)

scout note

Urban hens and beekeeping permitted outside agricultural-zoned land. Hen coops max 10 sq m floor area, 2m high, rear yard only, 3m from doors/windows. Beehives limited 2-6 per lot by lot size, rear yard, warning signage required.