Keeping of Animals
The City of Armstrong regulates the keeping of animals to help ensure public safety, animal welfare, and respectful neighbourhood living. Animal-related concerns may fall under several City bylaws, including those related to dog control, neighbourhood disturbances, and zoning.
For full regulations, please refer to the applicable bylaws below.
Keeping of Chickens & Chicken Coops
Residents may keep backyard chickens as part of small-scale urban food production.
Backyard chickens are permitted on single-family residential lots larger than 600 m², subject to City regulations.
Apply to Keep Backyard Chickens. To apply, submit the following:
Key Requirements:
- A maximum of 6 hens per lot.
- Roosters are not permitted in residential areas
- Other poultry such as ducks or turkeys are not permitted
- Eggs, meat, and manure are for personal use only
- Slaughtering chickens on the property is not permitted
Helpful Resources:
Before applying, residents are encouraged to review the following resources:
Keeping of Bees & Bee Hives
Residents may keep honeybees as part of small-scale urban food production on single-family residential lots larger than 600 m², subject to City regulations.
Apply to Keep Backyard Bees. To apply, submit the following:
Key Requirements:
- Maximum of 3 hives or nucs per lot
- Honey produced is for personal use only
Additional regulations may apply.
Helpful Resources:
Before applying, residents are encouraged to review the following resources:
Keeping of Companion Animals
Companion animals include pets such as cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, rodents, birds, and reptiles kept as part of a household. Dogs are regulated separately under the Dog Care and Control Bylaw.
Owners are responsible for ensuring their animals do not create a nuisance for neighbours. Complaints related to noise, odour, or other disturbances may be investigated by Bylaw Enforcement.
For more information, please refer to:
Keeping of Livestock
Livestock includes animals such as cattle, horses, sheep, goats, swine, poultry, and other farm animals.
The keeping of livestock within the City of Armstrong is regulated through zoning and agricultural regulations.
For full requirements and permitted locations, please refer to:
Learn More
If you would like more information about keeping chickens, bees, or other animals in Armstrong, please contact City Hall.
Staff are happy to answer questions about applications, requirements, and applicable bylaws.
Call 1-250-546-3023 or email info@cityofarmstrong.bc.ca
Keeping of Animals
The City of Armstrong regulates the keeping of animals to help ensure public safety, animal welfare, and respectful neighbourhood living. Animal-related concerns may fall under several City bylaws, including those related to dog control, neighbourhood disturbances, and zoning.
For full regulations, please refer to the applicable bylaws below.
Keeping of Chickens & Chicken Coops
Residents may keep backyard chickens as part of small-scale urban food production.
Backyard chickens are permitted on single-family residential lots larger than 600 m², subject to City regulations.
Apply to Keep Backyard Chickens. To apply, submit the following:
Key Requirements:
- A maximum of 6 hens per lot.
- Roosters are not permitted in residential areas
- Other poultry such as ducks or turkeys are not permitted
- Eggs, meat, and manure are for personal use only
- Slaughtering chickens on the property is not permitted
Helpful Resources:
Before applying, residents are encouraged to review the following resources:
Keeping of Bees & Bee Hives
Residents may keep honeybees as part of small-scale urban food production on single-family residential lots larger than 600 m², subject to City regulations.
Apply to Keep Backyard Bees. To apply, submit the following:
Key Requirements:
- Maximum of 3 hives or nucs per lot
- Honey produced is for personal use only
Additional regulations may apply.
Helpful Resources:
Before applying, residents are encouraged to review the following resources:
Keeping of Companion Animals
Companion animals include pets such as cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, rodents, birds, and reptiles kept as part of a household. Dogs are regulated separately under the Dog Care and Control Bylaw.
Owners are responsible for ensuring their animals do not create a nuisance for neighbours. Complaints related to noise, odour, or other disturbances may be investigated by Bylaw Enforcement.
For more information, please refer to:
Keeping of Livestock
Livestock includes animals such as cattle, horses, sheep, goats, swine, poultry, and other farm animals.
The keeping of livestock within the City of Armstrong is regulated through zoning and agricultural regulations.
For full requirements and permitted locations, please refer to:
Learn More
If you would like more information about keeping chickens, bees, or other animals in Armstrong, please contact City Hall.
Staff are happy to answer questions about applications, requirements, and applicable bylaws.
Call 1-250-546-3023 or email info@cityofarmstrong.bc.ca
