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Backyard Hens (Added by #1977-2011)

Permitted Areas

In residential zones R1, R1-A and R2 (as well as existing permitted areas shown on SCHEDULE “B”) the keeping of up to four (4) backyard hens will be permitted for personal use, provided that no neighbourhood health, environmental or nuisance problems result. Keeping of Hens A person who keeps one (1) or more hens, up to a maximum of four (4), must:

(a) reside on the property where the hens are kept, or obtain written permission from the property owner;

(b) situate hens in a back or sideyard which is fully fenced;

(c) situate coops at least one and a half (1.5) metres from the property line and three (3) metres from windows and doors of a dwelling; Animal Control - 12 - Bylaw No. 1255-1991 (Consolidated)

(d) provide each hen with at least 0.5 metres squared (0.5 m2 ) of coop floor area, and at least 1.0 metre squared (1.0 m²) of roofed outdoor enclosure;

(e) provide and maintain, in each coop, at least one perch, for each hen, that is at least fifteen (15) centimetres long, and one nest box;

(f) provide and maintain a floor of any combination of vegetated or bare earth in each outdoor enclosure;

(g) not keep hens in a cage;

(h) provide each hen with food, water, shelter, light, ventilation, veterinary care, and opportunities for essential behaviors such as scratching, dust-bathing, and roosting, all sufficient to maintain the hen in good health;

(i) maintain each hen enclosure in good repair, in a manner that prevents entrance by other animals (fully enclosed) and keep the enclosure in sanitary condition, free from vermin and obnoxious smells and substances;

(j) follow biosecurity procedures recommended by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency;

(k) keep hens for personal use only, and not sell eggs, manure, meat, or other products derived from hens;

(l) not slaughter, or attempt to euthanize, a hen on the property; and (m) register the backyard hens with the City of Terrace Animal Shelter.

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Keeping of Backyard Bees: (Added by #1991-2012)

Permitted Areas

In residential zones R1, R1-A, R2 and designated City of Terrace Community Garden properties (in addition to existing permitted areas shown on SCHEDULE “B”) the keeping of up to two (2) beehives as well as (2) nucleus colonies will be permitted for personal use, provided that no neighbourhood health, environmental or nuisance problems result. Keeping of Beehives Animal Control - 13 - Bylaw No. 1255-1991 (Consolidated)

(a) no more than two beehives and two nucleus colonies are permitted in residential zones R1, R1-A, R2 and designated City of Terrace Community Garden properties;

(b) beehives are for personal use only;

(c) residents keeping beehives must reside on the property where the beehives are kept, or obtain written permission from the property owner;

(d) beehives are restricted to backyards;

(e) all permitted beehives must be registered with the apiculture registration system for British Columbia, coordinated by the BC Ministry of Agriculture (BCMA). Under the authority of the Provincial Bee Act, a person must not keep bees or possess beehive equipment unless the person is registered;

(f) site of all beehives shall comply with a 1.5 metre setback from side and rear parcel lines; and

(g) each beehive shall comply with one of the following requirements in order to ensure the appropriate height of honeybee flight path:  The entrance to the beehive(s) will be facing away from neighbouring properties and be located in a backyard which has a continuous fence or hedge that is 1.8 metres in height, or;  If installed on an elevated platform (deck, rooftop, etc.) beehive(s) will be situated 2.5 metres or more above ground level.

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FARM ANIMALS

3.1 No person shall keep or harbour any farm animal on any parcel of land in the City unless the said parcel has an area of not less than 0.4047 ha (one acre).

3.2 No person shall keep or harbour more than two farm animals per 0.4047 ha (one acre) on any parcel of land within the City.

3.3 No person shall keep or harbour any farm animal on any parcel of land in the City which is zoned commercial or industrial as set out in the City Zoning Bylaw, provided that this subsection shall not apply to a person who is engaged in the operation of a veterinary clinic, animal hospital, pound or stockyards in an area permitted by the City Zoning Bylaw.

3.4 No person shall keep or harbour swine on any parcel of land in the City unless such lands are a minimum size of 8 ha. (19.768 acres) or are zoned A 1. (34-18)

3.4A Vietnamese pot bellied pigs may be kept as a pet on any parcel of land within the City provided that certification is produced upon request to verify the breed as a Vietnamese pot bellied pig

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POULTRY

 9.1 Permitted Number of Poultry

9.1.1 No property owner or person shall own, keep, or harbour any poultry on any parcel of land in the City, except in the number and type permitted according to property size, land use, and restrictions described in the following table and otherwise in this bylaw:

Table 9.1.1 - Permitted Number of Poultry

See document for additional regulations related to the keeping of poultry.

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BEES

12.1 No person shall keep or harbour bees on any parcel of land unless:

(a) The parcel of land is located in one of the following: (i) Zone Areas A-1, FD, CR-1, CR-2, CR-3, RS-1, RS-1S, RS-2, RS-2A, RS-3, RS-4, RS-5, RT-1, RT-2, or RT-3; (ii) Zone Areas P-1, P-2, P-3, P-4, or P-8 and associated with a community garden or educational program; or (iii) As specifically permitted by the City of Kamloops Zoning Bylaw on individual lots.

(b) The parcel of land is equal to or greater than 370 m2 .

(c) In the case of residentially zoned properties, any beehive is located in the rear yard of the property.

(d) Any beehive is oriented to face away from adjacent properties, lanes, and streets and is sited so as to allow a clear flight path of at least 7.5 m straight ahead from the front of the beehive to any property line and 3.0 m from the side and rear of the beehive to any property line, except where the beehive is: (i) Sited behind a solid fence or hedge that is at least 1.8 m in height, in which case the 7.5 m setback may be reduced to 6.0 m and the 3.0 m setback may be reduced to 1.0 m; or (ii) Elevated such that the underside of the beehive is raised a minimum of 2.5 m above ground level, in which case the 7.5 m setback may be reduced to 3.0 m.

12.2 The maximum number of beehives/colonies and nucleus colonies permitted is as follows:

(a) Two (2) beehives/colonies and two (2) nucleus colonies on any parcel of land that is less than 929 m2 .

(b) Four (4) beehives/colonies and four (4) nucleus colonies on any parcel of land that is equal to or greater than 929 m2 and less than 1,858 m2.

(c) Six (6) beehives/colonies and six (6) nucleus colonies on parcels equal to or greater than 1,858 m2 and less than 0.8 ha. BYLAW NO. 34-11 PAGE 20 12. BEES (Continued)

(d) Ten (10) beehives/colonies and ten (10) nucleus colonies on parcels equal to or greater than 0.8 ha and less than 2.0 ha.

(e) Unlimited beehives/colonies and nucleus colonies on parcels equal to or greater than 2.0 ha.

12.3 Every person keeping bees must:

(a) Comply with the Bee Act.

(b) Provide a water supply to prevent the bees from seeking water from other sources, such as neighbourhood birdbaths, pool decks, ponds or other sources of water.

(c) Take all reasonable measures to prevent and manage swarming or defensive behaviour by the bees."

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Possession of Animals

...(c) any Poultry or roosters, other than up to six (6) Hens if each Hen is kept in accordance with this Bylaw; and the Person holds a valid licence issued pursuant to this Bylaw.

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Requirements for keeping bees

37. A Person who keeps bees must: (a) provide adequate water for the bees on the Person’s property (b) maintain the bees in a condition that will reasonably prevent swarming, and (c) keep hives at least 7.6m away from each property line, unless there is a solid fence or hedge at least 1.8 m tall parallel to the property line.

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Hen Licensing

48. A Person may apply for a licence for one or more Hens by:

(a) Reading the information on keeping Hens prepared by the City from time to time Animal Regulation and Impounding Bylaw No. 3139, 2015 - 12 -

(b) Completing and submitting an application in the form prescribed by the City, whether on-line or in paper form, and including all of the following information: (i) the date; (ii) the applicant’s name, address and postal code; (iii) the specific number and type of Hens to be licensed; (iv) confirmation that the Person resides on the property whether he or she will be keeping the Hens; and (v) confirmation that the Person has read the information required under Section 49; and

(c) Providing, upon the request of the City Planner, evidence that the licence holder will be able to keep Hens in compliance with Section 49 of this Bylaw

See document for additional regulations relating to the Licensing of Hens.