Anaheim regulates animal keeping under AMC Section 18.38.030 and defers to Orange County for beekeeping enforcement. Beekeeping in residential areas is subject to nuisance provisions and may require compliance with California Food and Agriculture Code.
AMC Section 18.38.030 governs animal keeping in Anaheim residential zones. Beekeeping is not expressly listed as a permitted residential use in the zoning code. California Food and Agriculture Code Sections 29000-29340 regulate beekeeping statewide, requiring registration with the county agricultural commissioner and adherence to colony management standards. Orange County Animal Care and the OC Agricultural Commissioner handle beekeeping complaints. Hives creating a nuisance to neighbors may be cited under general nuisance provisions. The city may require hive placement setbacks from property lines and neighboring structures. Africanized bee removal is handled by OC Animal Care.
Nuisance citation if bees disturb neighbors. Non-registration with county agricultural commissioner: state-level fine. Abatement order for unmanaged hives.
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