Beekeeping is allowed in Boise residential zones under BCC Title 11 zoning code with hive setbacks of 10 feet from property lines and a maximum of 2 hives on lots under 10,000 square feet. Idaho Department of Agriculture registration required annually.
Boise permits residential beekeeping in R-1A, R-1B, R-1C, R-2, and R-3 zones subject to performance standards. Lots under 10,000 square feet may keep 2 hives; lots between 10,000 and 20,000 may keep 4 hives; lots over 20,000 square feet may keep 6 hives. All hives must be set back at least 10 feet from property lines, with flyway barriers (6-foot fence or dense hedge) required when hives are within 25 feet of a neighbor. A water source must be maintained on the beekeeper's property to prevent bees watering at neighboring pools and spigots. Idaho Department of Agriculture apiary registration is required annually under Idaho Code 22-2506, with a fee of 5 dollars per year regardless of hive count.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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