Castle Rock, CO Animal Ordinances: Beekeeping (2026)
Key Facts
- Under 10,000 sq ft
- Max 2 hives
- 10,000 sq ft to 1 acre
- Max 4 hives
- Over 1 acre
- Max 5 hives
- Flyway barrier
- 6 ft within 25 ft of line
- Aggressive/Africanized bees
- Prohibited
Summary
Castle Rock permits beekeeping in rear yards of single-family homes. Lots under 10,000 sq ft may have up to two hives; 10,000 sq ft to one acre up to four; over one acre up to five. A 6-foot flyway barrier is required near property lines and aggressive/Africanized bees are prohibited.
In each instance in which a colony is situated within 25 feet of a developed public or private property line, the beekeeper shall establish and maintain a flyway barrier at least six (6) feet in height.
Full Breakdown
Municipal Code Title 6 allows honey bees to be kept only in a hive located in the rear yard of a single-family detached property with an existing residence. Hive limits scale with lot size: up to two hives under 10,000 square feet, up to four between 10,000 square feet and one acre, and up to five on lots over one acre (to two acres). When a colony sits within 25 feet of a developed property line, the beekeeper must maintain a flyway barrier at least six feet high. Aggressive or Africanized bees are prohibited. Temporary nucleus hives are allowed for colony-collapse replacement.
Violations & Fines
Exceeding hive counts, missing flyway barriers, or keeping aggressive bees are Title 6 violations subject to abatement and fines by Code Compliance/Animal Welfare.
Frequently Asked Questions
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