Backyard hens & livestock — Taylor, British Columbia
Can I keep chickens, bees, or livestock on my property?
In the District Municipality of Taylor, British Columbia, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by District of Taylor Backyard Hen and Bee Keeping Bylaw No. 872, 2023, verified 2026-08-28. Max hens: not more than six (6) hens. Permit or licence: Backyard Bee Keeping Permit or Backyard Hen Permit required. Setback: Coop/pen: 2.5 m from parcel lines, 3 m from windows/doors.
District of Taylor Backyard Hen and Bee Keeping Bylaw No. 872, 2023
adopted bylaw
hens permitted
yes
s. 6.2
max hens
not more than six (6) hens
s. 3
roosters prohibited
yes
s. 6.5
bees permitted
yes
s. 6.2
permit or licence
Backyard Bee Keeping Permit or Backyard Hen Permit required
s. 6.2
setback
Coop/pen: 2.5 m from parcel lines, 3 m from windows/doors
s. 7.7, 7.8
scout note
Permit required to keep hens (2-6, no roosters) or bees (max 2 colonies) on residential property. Coop max 8 sq m/3m high, 2.5m from side/rear lot lines, 3m from windows/doors. Beehive entrances must face away from neighbouring dwellings; other poultry barred.