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

Backyard hens & livestock — Summerland, British Columbia: District of Summerland Animal and Pound Regulation Bylaw No. 93-028

In the District Municipality of Summerland, British Columbia, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by District of Summerland Animal and Pound Regulation Bylaw No. 93-028, verified 2026-08-28. Max hens: five. Livestock rule: Prohibited in all zones except Forestry Grazing, Agricultural Small/Large Acreage, and CR1-Country Residential Zone. Setback: 3 metres from any window or door of any residential building.

District of Summerland Animal and Pound Regulation Bylaw No. 93-028 adopted bylaw

hens permitted	yes	s. 1(b)
max hens	five	s. 1(b)(iii)
roosters prohibited	yes	"Backyard Chicken... does not include roosters"
bees permitted	yes	s. 1(d)
livestock rule	Prohibited in all zones except Forestry Grazing, Agricultural Small/Large Acreage, and CR1-Country Residential Zone.	s. 1(a)
setback	3 metres from any window or door of any residential building	s. 1(b)(x)5

scout note

Up to 5 backyard chickens (no roosters) permitted per residential property with an owner-occupier; coop max 2m high/9 sq m, rear yard, 3m from windows/doors. Beehives barred on lots under 0.61 ha (1.5 acres). Hen provisions added by amending Bylaw 2015-002.