Backyard hens & livestock — Williams Lake, British Columbia

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

In the City of Williams Lake, British Columbia, backyard hens & livestock rules are set by Zoning Bylaw No. 2430, 2025, verified 2026-08-28. Livestock rule: horses, cattle, sheep, goats, or other camelids, raised by personal use, no more than two (in total) shall be permitted on an individual property.

Zoning Bylaw No. 2430, 2025 adopted bylaw
hens permitted yes s. 4A.1
bees permitted yes s. 4A.1
livestock rule horses, cattle, sheep, goats, or other camelids, raised by personal use, no more than two (in total) shall be permitted on an individual property. s. 2.4.1
scout note

Defines and permits 'Backyard Hen Keeping' and 'Backyard Beekeeping' as accessory residential uses (incl. in manufactured home/home-based-business zones); numeric limits and coop rules are set by the separate Animal Control Bylaw No. 2102 (not independently verified).

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