City of Surrey Zoning Bylaw 12000

Topic(s): Development and Productive use of Agricultural Land, Food Processing, Storage & Distribution, Food Production, Food Sales, Access & Procurement, Urban Agriculture

Sub-topic(s): ALR, farm home plate, farm residence maximum setback, farm retail/farm gate sales, food distribution, food processing, food storage, livestock, mobile/street food vending, siting and coverage, urban chickens, zoning

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food production;

urban agriculture;

livestock;

urban chickens;

Keeping of Animals

(a) The keeping of livestock, poultry, rabbits and chinchillas in the RA, RH, RF and RF-SS Zones is subject to the following maximum permitted numbers:

i. Two (2) livestock for every 0.4 hectare [1 acre], with the minimum lot size of 0.4 hectare [1 acre]; ii. Six (6) sheep or goats, for every 0.4 hectare [1 acre], with the minimum lot size of 0.4 hectare [1 acre]; iii. Twelve (12) head of poultry, excluding roosters, for every 0.4 hectare [1 acre], with the minimum lot size of 0.4 hectare [1 acre]; iv. Rabbits and chinchillas where the lot is 0.4 hectare [1 acre] or greater, or 2 rabbits or chinchillas where the lot is less than 0.4 hectare [1 acre]...See document for additional regulations for the keeping of animals including regulations for the keeping of urban chickens.

part 4 B.7
food sales, access and procurement; mobile/street food vending;

Portable Food Services

Portable food services providing temporary food services from a vending cart may be permitted in all commercial and industrial Zones provided that the vending cart: (a) does not exceed 4.0 sq. metres [43.0 sq. ft.] in area; (b) is capable of being moved on its own wheels without alteration or preparation; and (c) is fully self-contained with no service connection, excluding electrical connections, provided the portable vending cart is located no more than 2.0 metres [6 ft.] from the point of electrical connection.

part 4 B .9
food sales, access and procurement;

farm retail/gate sales;

Accessory uses limited to the following:

(a) Display and retail sale of products provided all of the following are satisfied:

i. all of the products offered for sale shall be produced by the farm operation or at least 50% of the floor area for product sales and display shall be limited to product produced by the farm operation;

ii. products offered for sale shall be limited to agricultural and/or horticultural products and shall exclude dressed fowl or poultry, butchered meat and/or preserved food unless dressed, butchered or preserved off-site;

iii. the cumulative maximum floor area for the display and sale of products shall not exceed 93 square metres [1,000 sq. ft.];

iv. all products offered for sale and related displays shall be located entirely within a building; and v. products offered for sale and related displays shall be an accessory use to a single family dwelling and the agricultural and/or horticultural use of the lot;

(b) i. Food and beverage service lounge associated with a farm-based winery in accordance with the Agricultural Land Commission Act/Regs/Orders;

ii. Retail sales associated with a farm-based winery in accordance with the Agricultural Land Commission Act/Regs/Orders; provided the maximum floor area for retail sales and wine tasting does not exceed 93 sq.m. [1,000 sq.ft.].

part 10 B. 9 (a) (b)
food processing, storage and distribution;

food processing;

ALR:

Primary processing of products provided at least 50% of the product being processed shall be produced by the same farm operation or is feed required for the farm operation; part 10 B. 9 (c)
development and productive use of agricultural land;

siting and coverage;

ALR:

See document for siting regulations for buildings and structures in General Agriculture Zone (A-1) and Intensive Agriculture Zone (A-2)

part 10 F. 1 (a);

part 11 E;

part 11. F.1;

development and productive use of agricultural land;

farm residence maximum setback;

ALR:

Maximum setbacks:

No portion of a single family dwelling and an additional single family dwelling or a duplex shall be located farther than 50.0 metres [164 ft] from the front lot line provided that, on a corner lot, no portion of a single family dwelling and an additional single family dwelling or a duplex shall be located farther than 50.0 metres [164 ft] from either the front lot line or the side lot line on a flanking street..

part 10 F. 1(b);

part 11 F.1(b)

development and productive use of agricultural land;

residential development;

ALR:

A secondary suite shall:

(a) Not exceed 90 square metres [968 sq.ft.] in floor area; and

(b) Occupy less than 40% of the habitable floor area of the building.

part 10 J. 1;

part 11. J.1;

development and productive use of agricultural land;

farm home plate;

ALR:

The following provisions shall apply to a farm residential footprint:

(a) The maximum size of the farm residential footprint shall be 2,000 square metres [0.5 acres];

(b) Despite Sub-section J.2.(a), the maximum size of the farm residential footprint may be increased by 1000 square metres [0.25 acres] for an additional single family dwelling or duplex where the lot is 4 hectares [10 acres] or more and is a farm operation;

and The maximum depth of the farm residential footprint from the front lot line, or the side lot line on a flanking street if it is a corner lot, shall be 60 metres [197 ft.].

part 10 J. 2;

part 11. J..2

food processing, storage and distribution;

food processing;

food storage;

food distribution;

This Zone is intended to accommodate and regulate industries which process agricultural products or provide services to agriculture. See document for regulations for Agro-Industrial Zone (IA). part 51

 

Supplementary Information

 

Municipal Planner Interview with the City of Surrey Re: Farm Homeplate Restriction

The City of Surrey’s farm home plate restriction requires the clustering of non-agricultural buildings and structures in Agricultural Zones close to the front property line. By clustering non-agricultural uses and regulating the size and siting of the associated footprint, known as the farm residential footprint, the City of Surrey aims to curtail the impact of estate development on agricultural land and the installation of long residential driveways over prime agriculture soils.

Policy Development

Given the urban areas within Surrey, the use of ALR land for residential development is an ongoing challenge within the municipality.  Approximately 7 years ago, the municipality began developing regulations for the size and siting of the farm home plate on ALR lands. It was a contentious process which resulted in the adoption of the farm residential footprint provisions into the zoning bylaw in 2012.  While the final home plate provisions cluster and limit the total footprint of residential uses (eg lawns, pools, residences, accessory buildings), they do not restrict the footprints of houses themselves. 

Public Consultation and Policy Adoption

The agricultural industry, Surrey’s Agricultural Advisory Committee and the general public were engaged during the farm home plate development and review process. Strong opposition toward limiting house size was expressed at open houses. As a result, house size restrictions were not included in the home plate provisions.

Policy Implementation

While non-compliant, pre-existing and pre-loaded sites were granted development variances and building permits, variances for future farm home plate adjustments are only to be supported where the proposal will benefit agriculture. Communicating this priority to the public and the need to implement it, takes time which was evident in the large number of variance applications submitted after the new regulations were adopted.

Policy Outcomes and Recommended Improvements

It was reported that the policy has generally helped reduce the loss of productive ALR land to residential development, but it has been less effective than initially intended. It was expressed that, to have the desired influence on restricting the use of ALR land for estate homes, a policy should ideally limit the footprint of farm residences in addition to restricting the footprint of the home plate.

References

City of Surrey, Planning and Development Division, Department of Community Planning, personal communication, October 2016

 

 

City of Surrey Chicken Keeping Bylaw, 2016, No. 18754

Topic(s): Food Production, Urban Agriculture

Sub-topic(s): urban chickens, livestock

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A Bylaw to regulate the control and keeping of domestic chickens on residential lots greater than 669 square meters [7,200 sq. ft.] but less than 0.4 hectares [1 acre]. 

City of Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500

Topic(s): Development and Productive use of Agricultural Land, Economic Development, Food Sales, Access & Procurement, Urban Agriculture

Sub-topic(s): zoning, farm residence maximum setback, farm retail/farm gate sales, agri-tourism, home occupation/home based businesses, siting and coverage, farm worker accommodation, urban gardens/orchard

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development and productive use of agricultural land; siting and coverage;

See document for siting and coverage regulations for buildings and structures in Agriculture and Golf Zones. 

14.1.5 - 14.1.6
development and productuve use of agricultural land; farm residence maximum setback; No portion of a single detached housing building, including any additional dwelling units, shall be located further than 50.0 m from a constructed public road abutting the property. On a corner lot or double fronting lot, the 50.0 m from a constructed public road abutting the property shall be determined based on the location of the permitted access to the single detached housing building or additional dwelling unit(s). 14.1.6.1
development and productuve use of agricultural land; home occupation/home based business; A home business shall be limited to a maximum floor area of 100.0 m2 and must be located and carried out wholly within the dwelling unit and not an accessory building. 14.1.11.3
economic development; agri-tourism; A bed and breakfast use may have up to four guest accommodation rooms and two facia signs with maximum dimensions of 0.6 m by 1.2 m.  14.1.11.4
development and productive use of agricultural land; farm worker accommodation;

6. Seasonal farm labour accommodation shall only be permitted on:

a) a site zoned AG3;

b) a lot located in the Agricultural Land Reserve;

c) a lot designated for ‘agriculture’ in the General Land Use Map contained in the Official Community Plan; and

d) a lot classified as ‘farm’ under the BC Assessment Act. 7.

The following provisions must be met to permit seasonal farm labour accommodation:

a) minimum farm operation size of 8.09 ha;

b) the seasonal farm labour accommodation must be located on the same lot as an existing single detached housing;

c) only one seasonal farm labour accommodation is permitted per farm operation;

d) a building used for seasonal farm labour accommodation shall not exceed 400.0 m2;

e) a maximum of 40 seasonal farm labour occupants per seasonal farm labour accommodation is permitted; Section 14: Agriculture and Golf Zones 14.1-5 2706166

f) minimum floor area per occupant is to be 10.0 m2 ; and

g) a building used for seasonal farm labour accommodation shall be considered a dwelling with all regulations relating to density, minimum and maximum yards and height to apply.

8. The following limitations apply to seasonal farm labour accommodation:

a) a building used for seasonal farm labour accommodation must adhere to all relevant components of the Building Code and the City’s Building Regulation;

b) a lot that contains a building used for seasonal farm labour accommodation is subject to inspections by the City during any 12 month period to ensure that occupation is in compliance with the regulations contained in this zone;

c) a building used for seasonal farm labour accommodation does not need to be removed when not occupied by seasonal farm labour if the use is required on an ongoing, annual basis for the agricultural purpose of the farm operation;

d) if seasonal farm labour accommodation is no longer required for the farm operation, all buildings used for seasonal farm labour accommodation must be removed and the land restored to its original state; and

e) costs of removal of the seasonal farm labour accommodation building and restoration of land to its original state are to be the responsibility of the property owner.

14.1.11.6-14.1.11.8
food sales, access and procurement;

farm retails/gates sales;

Roadside Stands and Farm-Based Wineries 

.1. A roadside stand that is used for farm retail sales shall: a) have an interior floor area of not more than 93.0 m², except for sites zoned Roadside Stand (CR) which shall have an interior floor area of not more than 190.0 m²; and b) have a use which is accessory to the use of the farm operation upon which the roadside stand is situated.

.2. Farm retail sales at a roadside stand are permitted if: a) all the farm product offered for sale is produced on the farm on which the retail sales are taking place; or b) at least 50% of the retail sales is limited to the sale of farm products produced on the farm on which the retail sales are taking place.

.3. The total area, both indoors and outdoors, used for the retail sales of all products shall not exceed 300.0 m².

.4. The floor area of all farm-based winery buildings and structures shall not exceed the lesser of: a) 1,000.0 m²; or b) a maximum floor area ratio of 0.05”. 

5.10.1-5.10.4

urban agriculture;

urban gardens/orchard;

Uses Permitted in All Zones

...Agriculture is permitted as a secondary use in all zones (i.e., it occurs in conjunction with a principal use, for example single detached housing) in order to encourage and accommodate community gardens, green roofs, vertical farming and other forms of urban agriculture. The following conditions apply in certain instances with respect to agriculture being permitted as a secondary use in all zones:

a) There may be covenants or caveats registered on the title of the land which could restrict the type of agriculture permitted (e.g., prohibition on the raising of chickens, rabbits or other domesticated animals). Property owners and tenants are advised to check their current certificate of title for any covenants or caveats which may be registered and affect the use of the site.

b) Only properties which are assessed as a “farm” under the Assessment Act are permitted to raise livestock. c) A medical marihuana production facility and medical marihuana research and development facility is not permitted.

5.13.4

 

Note: uploaded document includes agricultural zones only, see link to City of Richmond complete zoning bylaw for details of regulations outside of agricultural zones.

Village of Cumberland Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 990

Topic(s): First Nations and Indigenous Food Systems, Food Production, Food Sales, Access & Procurement, Policy Partnerships, Advocacy & Development, Urban - Agriculture Conflict & Edge Planning, Urban Agriculture

Sub-topic(s): zoning, edible landscaping, urban chickens, protection of farming development permit area, pilot project, ALR, climate change and greenhouse gases, partnerships/advocacy/liaising, farmers' markets

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policy partnerships, advocacy and development;

partnerships/advocacy/liaising;

Participate in regional initiatives such as the IH Food Security HUB endorsed by Let Us Share the Harvest (LUSH) organization, to develop a more sustainable food system, including food production, processing, transportation, and waste diversion.

6.3.3 (1) *
first nations and indigenous food systems; hunting, fishing and gathering Support opportunities for First Nation partnerships in local food production and ecotourism through wildcrafting and traditional gathering knowledge. 6.3.3 (3) *
food sales, access and procurement; farmers' markets; Support the use of public spaces for farmers markets and community food events. 6.3.3 (4) *
wildlife/environmental/pest managmeent; climate change and greenhouse gases Explore opportunities in the agricultural sector to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and conserve energy by using targets, policies, and actions. 6.3.3 (6)  

food production;

urban agriculture;

edible landscaping;

pilot project;

Seek opportunities to pilot urban food production and edible landscapes in greenways.

6.3.3 (7)

 

 

food production;

urban agriculture;

pilot project;

partnerships/advocacy/liaising;

Consider new and innovative approaches to urban food production that increase food security, in partnership with citizens, community groups, and other stakeholders. 6.3.3 (8)  
food production;   Encourage small-scale, neighbourhood-level food production within the community. 6.3.3 (9)  
development and productive use of agricultural land;   Protect agricultural areas from the incursion of non-food industries such as federally licensed medical marijuana production facilities. 6.3.3 (10) *
urban-agriculture conflict and edge planning;

protection of farming development permit area ;

ALR ;

buffer at agricultural edge;

See document for Protection of Farming Development Permit Area 

10.3

*

 

City of Vernon Bylaw No. 4987 A Bylaw to Regulate the Keeping of Bees

Topic(s): Food Production, Urban Agriculture

Sub-topic(s): beekeeping/apiculture, pollinators, livestock

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A bylaw to regulate the keeping of bees

City of Vernon Animal Regulation and Animal Pound Bylaw, Bylaw No.5252

Topic(s): Food Production, Urban Agriculture

Sub-topic(s): urban chickens, livestock

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food porduction; livestock;

 The keeping of animals where permitted in the Zoning Bylaw as an agricultural use, shall comply with the following restrictions:

(i) In the A1, A2, A3 zones, as defined in the Zoning Bylaw, where the lot is a ½ acre (.20 ha.) in area or less: three (3) rabbits or three (3) urban hens as regulated in Schedule A, or a combination thereof are permitted.

(ii) In the A1, A2, A3 zones, as defined in the Zoning Bylaw, where the lot is more than ½ acre (.20 ha.) but less than 1 acre (.40 ha.) in PAGE 6 BYLAW NUMBER 5252 area: ten (10) rabbits or ten (10) poultry or a combination thereof are permitted.

(iii) In the A1, A2, A3 and RR zones, as defined in the Zoning Bylaw, where the lot is more than 1 acre (.40 ha.) but less than two acres (.81 ha.) in area: one (1) horse, or one (1) cow, or one (1) sheep, or one (1) other large animal; plus ten (10) rabbits or ten (10) poultry or a combination thereof are permitted.

(iv) In the RR zone, as defined in the Zoning Bylaw, where the lot is or exceeds 2 acres (.81 ha.) in area: not more than two (2) of any of horses, cattle, sheep, or a combination thereof; plus an additional (3) animals consisting of horses, cattle, or sheep, or a combination thereof if temporarily kept as part of an Animal Clinic, Minor or Major as defined in the Zoning Bylaw; plus twenty (20) rabbits or twenty (20) poultry, or a combination thereof are permitted.

(v) In the A1, A2, A3 zones, as defined in the Zoning Bylaw, where the lot is more than 2 acres (.81 ha.) in area, the number of animals and poultry is limited to a reasonable number of animals, to be determined by the poundkeeper acting reasonably, in relation to the primary or secondary uses to which the lot is put. 

2 (c)

food production;

urban agriculture;

livestock;

urban chickens; 

URBAN HEN REGULATIONS

1. No owner shall allow his or her urban hen to run at large.

2. No person shall keep more than 3 hens, except as an agricultural use within an agricultural zone as established by the Zoning Bylaw.

3. An owner of urban hens shall keep them on a lot that has: a) at least one single family detached dwelling on it; b) a frontage of at least 12 meters; and, c) a depth of at least 20 meters.

4. Every owner of urban hens shall provide a coop for the urban hens.

5. All coops shall be located in the rear yard of a lot and shall fully enclose the urban hens and prevent them from escaping. “Chicken tractors” may be used to move urban hens to new areas for foraging during daylight hours.

6. Rear Yard Siting of Coops a) If a property line is 23 meters or more from any neighbouring residential structure, a coop shall be located a minimum of 1 meter from the rear lot line.. b) If a property line is less than 23 meters from a neighbouring residential structure, or the neighbouring lot is vacant, a coop shall be located at least 3 meters from the rear lot line. c) Every coop shall be located at least 3 meters from any side lot line of the lot on which the coop is located. 

7. Every coop shall be designed and constructed to ensure proper ventilation and sufficient space for the urban hens and shall be maintained in accordance with good animal husbandry practices and shall keep all vermin out. Every coop shall be constructed in such a manner that a person may easily access the coop to remove feces, clean nest boxes, and undertake other maintenance of the coop and care of the urban hens.

8. All dead urban hens shall be legally disposed of immediately, and in any event, within 24 hours.

9. No backyard slaughter is allowed.

10. Hygienic storage of and prompt removal of feces is required. No accumulation of more than 1 cubic meter of composted manure is allowed.

11. All types of food supply shall be protected against vermin.

12. No person may keep urban hens unless registered with the Clerk or designate and upon paying the required fees and charges, as outlined in the City’s Fees and Charges Bylaw, as amended from time to time.

13. If the owner of urban hens suspects any urban hen is infected with a communicable disease, the owner shall immediately contain the urban hen or urban hens affected and consult a veterinarian licensed to practice in British Columbia to diagnose the condition. If the diagnosis confirms that the urban hen is infected with a communicable disease, the owner shall immediately notify the Public Health Department of Interior Health and comply with any direction that may be issued by a Public Health Inspector in this regard.

Schedule A

 

City of Terrace Zoning Bylaw No. 2069-2014

Topic(s): Food Processing, Storage & Distribution, Urban Agriculture

Sub-topic(s): agricultural industry services, zoning, greenhouses, siting and coverage, ALR, urban chickens, livestock

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urban agriculture;

food production;

livestock;

urban chickens;

greenhouses;

Urban Agriculture

.1 The keeping of backyard hens and bees is a permitted use in the City of Terrace, as set out in the City’s Animal Control Bylaw.

.2 Small Scale Urban Agriculture is a permitted use in the R1, R1-A, R2, RS1, P1 and P2 zones, under the following conditions: a. A greenhouse is subject to the setback requirements for an accessory building, and is permitted to a maximum size of 20 m2 ; and b. Lighting is permitted within a greenhouse, provided that the lighting is not directed onto neighbouring parcels.

3.3
development and productive use of agricultural land;

sinting and coverage;

ALR;

See document for siting regulations for buildings and structures in agricultural zones (AR1 and AR2).

10.1.3; 10.2.3
food processing, storage and distribution; agricultural industry services; See document for regulations for Light Industrial (M1) and Heavy Industrial (M2) zones. 13.1 and 13.2

 

City of Terrace Animal Control Bylaw No. 1255-1991

Topic(s): Food Production, Urban Agriculture

Sub-topic(s): urban chickens, beekeeping/apiculture, pollinators, livestock

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food production;

urban agriculture;

urban chickens;

livestock;

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.

13.3

food production;

urban agriculture'

beekeeping/apiculture;

pollinators;

livestock;

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.

13.4

 

City of North Vancouver Small Creature Limitation Bylaw No. 4123, 1970

Topic(s): Food Production, Urban Agriculture

Sub-topic(s): urban chickens, livestock

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food production;

urban agriculture;

urban chickens;

livestock;

“No person shall keep, harbour or permit to remain upon permitted premises within the City of North Vancouver more than eight (8) hens in aggregate”

“Hens shall be kept for personal use only, and eggs, manure, meat, and other products derived from hens shall not be sold”.

“The keeping of roosters is prohibited”.

“Hens shall not be slaughtered or euthanized on the property. Hens shall only be disposed of by delivering to a farm, abattoir, veterinarian, or other facility that has the ability to dispose of hens lawfully”.

“The keeping of hens shall comply with all zoning requirements as per Zoning Bylaw No. 6700”

section 2

 

City of North Vancouver Hobby Bee Keeping Bylaw, 2009, No. 7985

Topic(s): Food Production, Urban Agriculture

Sub-topic(s): beekeeping/apiculture, pollinators, livestock

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The purpose of this bylaw is to regulate the keeping of bees as a hobby by residents of the City of North Vancouver and to provide for education of the general public in urban apiculture.