Backyard hens & livestock — Tahsis, British Columbia

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

In the Village of Tahsis, British Columbia, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Village of Tahsis Zoning Bylaw No. 630, 2020 (urban hens & honey bees), verified 2026-09-24. Max hens: six (6) per lot. Livestock rule: The keeping and raising of livestock for agricultural use is only permitted on lots greater than zero point four (0. 4) hectares. Setback: Hives: 4 metres from neighbouring house. Coops: accessory building setbacks.

Village of Tahsis Zoning Bylaw No. 630, 2020 (urban hens & honey bees) adopted bylaw
hens permitted yes s. 3.3(7)
max hens six (6) per lot s. 3.3(7)(a)
roosters prohibited yes s. 3.3(7)(b)
bees permitted yes s. 3.3(6)
livestock rule The keeping and raising of livestock for agricultural use is only permitted on lots greater than zero point four (0. 4) hectares. s. 3.3(8)
setback Hives: 4 metres from neighbouring house. Coops: accessory building setbacks. s. 3.3(6)(c), 3.3(7)(e)
scout note

Honey bees permitted as an urban agricultural use: max 2 hives per lot, 4m from neighbouring houses, hive base 3m above grade. Hens: max 6 per lot, no roosters, coop min 0.37 sq m/hen, max 3m high, meeting accessory-building setbacks.

Machine-readable: backyard-hens.json · Official website: http://villageoftahsis.com/ · Last verified 2026-09-24 · Backyard hens & livestock across British Columbia · Backyard hens & livestock in other municipalities