Backyard hens & livestock — Trail, British Columbia

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

In the City of Trail, British Columbia, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Beekeeping Bylaw No. 2815, 2016, verified 2026-08-28. Setback: 7.5 metres straight ahead from the front of the beehive to any property line and 3.0 metres from the side and rear.

Beekeeping Bylaw No. 2815, 2016 adopted bylaw
bees permitted yes s. 4.1
setback 7.5 metres straight ahead from the front of the beehive to any property line and 3.0 metres from the side and rear s. 4.3
scout note

Bees permitted only in R1, R2, R3, A1 zones; beehives in rear yard, 3 m setback with flight-path/fence rules; max 2 hives on lots <=929 m2, 4 hives on larger lots.

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