Beekeeping is legal in Babylon on residential lots with setback requirements. Hives must be at least 10 feet from property lines and registered with NY DAM apiary program.
Babylon permits beekeeping in residential districts subject to Chapter 79 animal provisions and Chapter 213 zoning. Typical requirements include a minimum 10-foot setback from property lines, a 6-foot flyway barrier or fence if within 25 feet of a neighbor, and a water source on the property. NY Department of Agriculture and Markets requires annual apiary registration. Commercial apiaries near the Great South Bay are part of Long Island agricultural heritage.
Unregistered hives or setback violations 100 to 500 dollars. Swarms or aggressive colonies may trigger removal orders.
Babylon, NY
Aircraft noise from Republic Airport (FRG) in East Farmingdale is preempted by federal law. The Town of Babylon cannot regulate flight paths or aircraft oper...
Babylon, NY
Amplified music audible beyond the property line after 10 PM is prohibited in Babylon under Chapter 158. Outdoor concerts and commercial venues require a spe...
Babylon, NY
Construction and powered equipment work in Babylon is generally restricted to 7 AM to 7 PM Monday through Saturday, with no Sunday or holiday work without a ...
Babylon, NY
Babylon permits residential EV chargers as accessory to single-family homes without a special permit, though an electrical permit from the Division of Buildi...
Babylon, NY
Commercial vehicles over 10,000 lbs GVW or with commercial lettering cannot be parked on Babylon residential streets or in residential driveways overnight, p...
Babylon, NY
Vehicles parked on Babylon public streets for more than 48 hours or showing signs of abandonment (flat tires, expired plates, broken windows) can be tagged a...
Side-by-side rule comparisons with other cities in Suffolk County.
See how other cities in Suffolk County handle beekeeping.
See how Babylon's beekeeping rules stack up against other locations.
Quick Compare
Help us keep this page accurate. If you notice an error or outdated information, let us know.