Centennial's municipal code addresses animal keeping including bees under Chapter 7. Beekeeping is subject to local regulations and may require compliance with setback and nuisance standards. Colorado's statewide Bee and Bee Products Act provides the regulatory framework for apiaries.
Centennial regulates animal keeping under Chapter 7 of the Municipal Code. Beekeeping is subject to local requirements including setback standards and nuisance prevention. Colorado's Bee and Bee Products Act establishes the statewide regulatory framework through the Department of Agriculture's apiary program. Beekeepers should ensure hives are positioned to minimize impacts on neighboring properties, provide water sources to prevent bees from congregating at pools or pet bowls, and maintain colonies in inspectable hives. Aggressive colonies should be requeened. Centennial's HOA-heavy neighborhoods may impose additional beekeeping restrictions. Contact the city's Community Development department for specific hive limits and setback requirements.
Nuisance beekeeping: code enforcement action. Non-compliance with state apiary requirements: Department of Agriculture enforcement.
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