Backyard hens & livestock — Terrace, British Columbia
Can I keep chickens, bees, or livestock on my property?
In the City of Terrace, British Columbia, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Animal Control Consolidated Bylaw No. 2159-2019/2284-2023 and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-09-24. Max hens: four (4). Livestock rule: The keeping of livestock on property within the City of Terrace is subject to the regulations of the City of Terrace, Zoning Bylaw No. 2069-2014. Permit or licence: register the backyard hens with the City of Terrace Animal Shelter. $15.00.
Animal Control Consolidated Bylaw No. 2159-2019/2284-2023
adopted bylaw
hens permitted
yes
s. 14.2(a)
max hens
four (4)
s. 14.2(a)
bees permitted
yes
s. 14.3(a)
livestock rule
The keeping of livestock on property within the City of Terrace is subject to the regulations of the City of Terrace, Zoning Bylaw No. 2069-2014
s. 17.1
permit or licence
register the backyard hens with the City of Terrace Animal Shelter. $15.00
s. 14.2(b)(xiii); Schedule "A" d.
setback
Hens: 1.5 metres from property line, 3 metres from dwelling. Bees: 1.5 metre setback from side and rear parcel lines.
s. 14.2(b)(iii); s. 14.3(g)
scout note
Up to 4 backyard hens (no roosters) per residential lot with fenced yard, coop setback 1.5 m, floor-area and perch requirements, registration required, personal use only. Up to 2 beehives + 2 nucleus colonies in R zones, 1.5 m setback, registration with BCMA required.
City of Terrace Zoning Bylaw No. 2069-2014 (Consolidated)
adopted bylaw
Backyard hens and bees are a permitted Urban Agriculture use citywide, with detailed numbers/setbacks set out in the Animal Control Bylaw.