Taylor backyard chickens, bees and livestock rules

Can I keep chickens, bees, or other livestock in Taylor?

Taylor, British ColumbiaChecked against official textSources read 2026-11-08

How it works

Hens are a permitted secondary use in the A-1, A-2 and R-1 zones, and in other zones listed in the Zoning Bylaw (section 4.13). They must also meet the Backyard Hen and Bee Keeping Bylaw, whose posted copy is a scanned image that could not be read.

Steps

1. Check your zone with the District Office at 250-789-3392.
2. Keep no more than six hens, for personal egg consumption.
3. Put the hen enclosure in the rear yard, at least 2.5 m from the side and rear parcel lines, no larger than 8.0 m² and no higher than 3.0 m.
4. For bees, keep hives in the rear yard (see below).

Good to know

• Bees are allowed where listed as a permitted use (for example A-1, A-2 and R-1). Hives are 7.5 m from parcel lines unless raised 2.5 m or more, or under 2.0 m high behind a solid fence or hedge 2.0 m high. No more than two colonies on a parcel under 1,100 m².
• The sources read do not state whether roosters are allowed, whether a hen permit or registration is needed, or the rules for other livestock. Ask the District Office.