Allentown may allow residential beekeeping with hive limits and setbacks. PA Bee Law (3 Pa.C.S. Ch. 21) requires registration with PA Department of Agriculture.
Allentown regulates residential beekeeping through zoning and nuisance ordinances. Where permitted, hive counts are typically limited (2 to 4 hives for standard residential lots). Hives must meet setback requirements from property lines and neighboring homes. Flyway barriers (6-foot fence/hedge) may be required. A water source must be provided. Pennsylvania Bee Law (3 Pa.C.S. Ch. 21) requires all beekeepers to register with the PA Department of Agriculture for disease inspection programs.
Unauthorized hives: removal order. Nuisance complaints: mediation then fines. State registration violation: PA Dept of Agriculture enforcement.
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