Beekeeping is subject to state regulations and Burbank zoning. CA Food & Agricultural Code requires CDFA hive registration. Must maintain water source on premises and comply with setback requirements. Contact Burbank Planning for zone-specific rules.
Under BMC Section 5-2-109, titled Keeping Bees Prohibited, beekeeping is not permitted within the city of Burbank. This prohibition applies to residential and commercial properties. The specific details and any limited exceptions should be verified by consulting the full text of the code section. California state law requires registration of apiaries with the county agricultural commissioner, but local prohibitions like Burbank's take precedence. Residents interested in beekeeping should contact Burbank Code Enforcement for current enforcement policies.
Maintaining beehives in violation of the prohibition may result in citations and orders to remove the hives. Contact Code Enforcement for details.
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