Backyard hens & livestock — West Vancouver, British Columbia
Can I keep chickens, bees, or livestock on my property?
In the District Municipality of West Vancouver, British Columbia, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Animal Control and Licence Bylaw No. 4545, 2008 and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-09-24. Max hens: 6. Livestock rule: No person may keep or permit to be kept livestock; other than a chicken where permitted under the Municipality's Zoning Bylaw. Permit or licence: register the chickens with the District by filling out all fields of the chicken registration form.
Animal Control and Licence Bylaw No. 4545, 2008
adopted bylaw
hens permitted
yes
s. 10.3.1
max hens
6
s. 10.4.1(c)
roosters prohibited
yes
s. 10.4.1(a)
livestock rule
No person may keep or permit to be kept livestock; other than a chicken where permitted under the Municipality's Zoning Bylaw.
s. 10.3.1
permit or licence
register the chickens with the District by filling out all fields of the chicken registration form
s. 10.4.2(a)
scout note
Livestock generally prohibited except chickens where permitted by the Zoning Bylaw. Max 6 chickens per lot, no roosters, chickens must be 4+ months old, registration and a chicken coop/run required.
register the keeping of chickens with the District
130.15(1)(j)
setback
1.2 metres from rear lot line, 1.5 metres from side lot line, 1.2 metres from dwelling unit
130.15(1)(d), 130.15(1)(f)
scout note
Max 6 chickens and 1 enclosure per lot; enclosure setback 1.2m from rear lot line/1.5m from side lot line, not in front yard, max 2m enclosure height, max 9 sq.m floor area; personal use only, no selling eggs/meat.