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The keeping of backyard hens and bees is permitted on single-family properties. Although the keeping of backyard hens and bees provides a range of benefits, bylaws are in place to ensure that neighbourhood nuisances do not arise and the animals have healthy living conditions.

Backyard Hens

The keeping of up to five (5) backyard hens is permitted in the Residential Single Family (R.1/R.1-A) and Residential Two Family (R.2) zones provided there is a single-family dwelling on the lot. The keeping of roosters is not permitted and eggs produced by backyard hens are for personal use only (no commercial sales).

The owner of backyard hens must provide a coop with an attached outdoor enclosure, which meets specified criteria, and the backyard hens must be housed completely within the coop or attached outdoor enclosure at all times. The coop and outdoor enclosure must be located entirely to the rear of the single-family dwelling and must be fully enclosed by fencing that is at least 1.8 m (5.9 feet) in height.

In order to keep backyard hens, the flock must be licensed with the City of Enderby. Once you have submitted your license application, a City representative will arrange to inspect the property and work with you to ensure that the bylaw requirements have been satisfied.

Backyard Hens License Application and Checklist

Prior to submitting your license application, you should familiarize yourself with the bylaw requirements related to the keeping of backyard hens (coop sizing and siting, storage of feed, removal of feces, etc.), which can be found through the links below:

Zoning Bylaw - Backyard Hens

Animal Control Bylaw - Backyard Hens

As of July 1, 2022, the Province has mandated Premises Identification registration for the owners of backyard hens. Premises Identification is a way of linking poultry to specific geographic locations in order to inform planning and response to animal disease events or natural disaster emergencies like floods or fires. For more information on how to register your flock with Premises Identification, please visit:

https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/industry/agriculture-seafood/programs/premises-id

Backyard Bees

The keeping of bees is permitted in the Residential Single Family (R.1/R.1-A) and Residential Two Family (R.2) zones provided there is a single-family dwelling on the lot. A maximum of two (2) beehives / colonies and two (2) nucleus colonies are permitted on lots less than 1,000 m2 (0.25 acre), and a maximum of four (4) beehives / colonies and four (4) nucleus colonies are permitted on lots equal to or greater than 1,000 m2 (0.25 acre). Honey produced by backyard bees is for personal use only (no commercial sales) and the beekeeper must be a resident of the property where the bees are kept.

Beehives must be located entirely to the rear of the single-family dwelling and must be fully enclosed by fencing that is at least 1.8 m (5.9 feet) in height.

In order to keep backyard bees, the bees must be licensed with the City of Enderby. Once you have submitted your license application, a City representative will arrange to inspect the property and work with you to ensure that the bylaw requirements have been satisfied.

Backyard Bees License Application and Checklist

Prior to submitting your license application, you should familiarize yourself with the bylaw requirements related to the keeping of backyard bees (beehive siting, beehive orientation, etc.), which can be found through the links below:

Zoning Bylaw - Backyard Bees

Animal Control Bylaw - Backyard Bees

As of July 1, 2022, Premises Identification registration is mandatory for the owners of backyard bees. Premises Identification is a way of linking bees to specific geographic locations in order to inform planning and response to animal disease events or natural disaster emergencies like floods or fires. For more information on how to register your bees through Premises Identification, please visit:

https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/industry/agriculture-seafood/programs/premises-id

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Did you know that rats can produce as many as 7 litters per year, which means up to 84 offspring?  When you consider that a single rat can deposit 30 to 180 droppings per day, that’s a great reason all by itself to rat-proof your property!

Rats are being reported in communities throughout the interior.  Unfortunately, the species is migrating and spreading throughout all communities.  Rats love places with water, food, and shelter.  Rats can spread diseases to your pets and damage insulation, siding, wallboard, and electrical wiring.

Signs That You May Have a Rat Problem

There are some tell-tale signs that you may have a rodent problem:

• Rodent droppings – check the size to determine if they belong to mice or rats
• Chew marks on wood or food and around pipes
• Greasy or dirty rub marks along baseboards or floor molding
• Noises in walls or attics

How to Rat-Proof Your Property

You can help keep these pesky rodents at bay by following these steps:

• Use live or snap traps rather than rodenticide to avoid harming other animals
• Regularly inspect inside and outside of your property for rodent droppings, burrows, and rub marks along baseboards, floor moldings, and walls
• Inspect, repair, and seal any openings where a rat may enter a building on your property using durable materials such as ½” wire mesh – bear in mind that rats can squeeze through very small holes
• Install weather stripping around windows and doors, as well as door sweeps
• Remove sources of food by keeping garbage and compost inside of tightly-closed containers
• Keep pet and bird seed stored in bins
• Remove all dropped or rotten fruit from trees quickly
• Store produce in a refrigerator or secure room that has heavy wire screens on vents open to the outdoors
• Compost organic waste in sturdy, closed bins – don’t put meat scraps or bones in compost bins
• Make sure bird feeders are kept away from buildings and seeds don’t spill onto the ground
• Remove sources of water by repairing leaky plumbing and removing standing water
• Clear clogged gutters
• Remove water that may collect at the bottom of garbage cans and other bins left outside
• Remove hiding places near buildings like firewood and equipment
• Prune back branches that overhang eaves and roof areas
• Remove shrubbery, bushes, and shrubs from within 1 metre of the exterior walls of buildings to eliminate hiding spots
• Do not pile grass clippings under shrubs or trees
• Trim back vines, which can be used as “runways” by rodents

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Have rats been reported in other communities?

A. Yes, rats have been reported or caught in most, if not all, other communities in the interior.  This includes Salmon Arm, Vernon, Armstrong, Revelstoke, Sicamous, Chase, Kelowna, Kamloops, and rural areas in regional districts.  This is an infestation that is spreading across a very large geographic region.

Rats do not understand jurisdiction and they tend to “travel” on vehicles and breed quickly once they have found a suitable new home with available food, water, and shelter.

Successful rat control initiatives involve making property less-inviting to rats by removing sources of food, water, and shelter.

Q. My neighbour’s property is unclean or unsightly.  Is that the source of the rat problem?

A. It is a common misconception that rats are attracted to unclean properties.  Rats do not distinguish between clean and unclean properties.  Rats seek food, shelter, and water.  These things are readily available on properties that are well-maintained.  In fact, some of the features of a well-maintained property can inadvertently contribute to the rat infestation.  A bird fountain or feeder, a vegetable garden, decorative vines, flowers, a hot tub, shrubbery, mulch, an unclosed compost bin, or an attic with an unprotected vent are among the many rodent attractants that people would not normally associate with an unclean or unsightly property.

For this reason, the best approach is to provide public education, as property changes and maintenance, including ongoing and regular inspections, are the most successful methods for discouraging rats.

Q. My neighbour has a rat problem.  Can the City do something about this?

A. If there is evidence that a pest problem is originating from a particular property, the City will work with the property owner to resolve the issue.  However, rat infestations do not tend to originate from a single property.  Instead, they spread over all properties where water, food, and shelter exist.

If a rat problem appears to be related to property maintenance, or to the maintenance of a property’s adjacent boulevard, laneway, or sidewalk, the City can take action under its Good Neighbour Bylaw to require the property owner to clean the property of filth, leaves, rubbish, discarded materials, weeds, and garden or vegetation waste.  As mentioned above, these are not the only sources of rodent attractants; even well-maintained properties can attract rats.

Q. What are local governments in other communities doing?

A. Nearly all local governments are focusing on public education.  Rat problems can be very specific to individual property characteristics, and it is not possible to regulate a prohibition on all forms of rodent attractants, as this would include things like bird feeders, gardens, and so forth.  If a property is unsightly, the City can use its bylaw authority to address those issues. This can help to address some – but not all – rat habitats.

Q. I want to address this problem on my property.  What can I do?

A. In addition to the steps listed above, you can hire a professional pest control company.  A professional pest control company has experts who will perform a specialized assessment on your property (inside and outside), give you recommendations on changes or maintenance, and start a “rat control program”, which involves ongoing removal and reinspection during the program’s duration.  It is important to follow the changes and maintenance recommendations made by a professional pest control company, as this will help prevent rats from re-entering your property.  As rats breed very quickly, they will soon re-occupy places where there are sources of food, water, and shelter.

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The City of Enderby now requires that dogs be on-leash when on or within 1 metre of the Riverwalk.

This initiative is intended to:

• reduce conflicts between dogs and other trail users (including other dogs);
• provide some reassurance to other trail users who are concerned by off-leash dogs (remember, you may know that your pooch is friendly, but others may not); and
• help ensure that doggy "business" is picked up and disposed of properly.

The City thanks dog owners for their cooperation and their ongoing efforts to be responsible pet owners.

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We live in a community where people live closely together and air quality can vary.  Regulations on open burning, campfires, and outdoor cooking are in place to:

• Respect neighbours,
• Reduce particulate matter in the air (or limit emissions to when the air quality is appropriate), and
• Reduce fire hazards.

This is a summary of regulations on Open Burning, Campfires, and Outdoor Cooking in the City of Enderby.  A complete description can be found in the bylaw linked at the bottom.  Different regulations apply outside of City limits.

Campfires, Outdoor Fireplaces, and Outdoor Cooking

You CAN have:

• An Outdoor Fireplace used for cooking, providing heat or providing light. This is a secured container, which is commercially manufactured, certified by the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) or a similar entity, and designed with a chamber to hold an outdoor fire, used for heat, light, or cooking purposes.
• A Natural Gas or Propane Firepit.
• A Barbecue or Grill using propane, natural gas or charcoal for outdoor cooking.

Campfires are not allowed except in regulated campgrounds.

Open Burning

Open Burning is not allowed unless you obtain a permit through City Hall.

Category 2 Open Burning is an open fire, excluding a campfire, that burns piled material no larger than two metres high and three metres wide, or grass over an area less than 0.2 hectares (2000 square metres) in size.

Category 3 Open Burning is a fire that burns material in piles larger than two metres high and three metres wide, windrows, or grass over an larger than 0.2 hectares (2000 square metres) in size. 

These are the reasons why a permit may be issued:

• accumulated from urban interface clearing,
• accumulated from agricultural pruning,
• accumulated from land clearing,
• to remove a fire hazard, or
• for a special public function

Even with a permit, you cannot burn while there is an open burning ban or inadequate ventilation index.  There are others terms and conditions associated with a burning permit, so please read it carefully.

If you are not eligible for a permit, please dispose of yard and garden waste through means other than burning.  RDNO landfills accept yard and garden waste for free, year-round.

For a complete description of regulations please refer to the City of Enderby Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 1517, 2013.

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Public Consumption

Personal Growing of Cannabis

• In any mobile unit used on a permanent or temporary basis as a residence;
• In any building or structure kept or occupied as a temporary residence;
• In any residential dwelling unit occurring as part of a mixed use development;
• Outdoors; or
• In multiple occupancy buildings where there are shared walls.

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Use this form to report known or suspected illegal dumping within the City of Enderby. Illegal dumping involves the deposit of off-site refuse in a public space, such as a park or road boulevard. It is distinguished from littering by the quantity of material that is dumped. Illegal dumping costs taxpayers money - your tips are valuable! Ticket fines for illegal dumping can be up to $1000, and may be in addition to other penalties or court action.

For all matters involving Crown land, including the Shuswap River, please use the Ministry of Environment's form for Reporting All Polluters and Poachers or dial 1-877-952-7277. We do not have jurisdiction or enforcement abilities on Crown land.

For matters in the Regional District of the North Okanagan, please contact RDNO. We do not have jurisdiction or enforcement abilities outside of the City of Enderby.

Personal information on this form is collected pursuant to Section 26(c) and 26(e) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. This information will be used for the purpose of processing your request, providing city services, or receiving public feedback. Questions about the collection of this information can be directed to the Privacy Officer at privacy@cityofenderby.com or 250-838-7230.

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Quick Facts

• It's estimated that, since the system's 2004 inception, it has provided for several thousand matters to be resolved and adjudicated outside the courts.
• The addition of Victoria and Enderby, both effective December 18, 2015, brings the number to 75 local governments using the bylaw adjudication system.
• On average, a dozen more local governments have joined the program in each of the past three years.
• The system can deal with minor bylaw infractions ranging from parking tickets and dog licensing to noise and minor zoning infractions; however, the penalty for the infraction must not exceed $500.
• Individual municipalities track the number of bylaws managed by the adjudication process, and have screening officers who attempt to resolve disputes before formal adjudication.
• The deputy attorney general appoints qualified, independent adjudicators to the system.

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