Beekeeping in Citrus Heights is permitted on residential lots subject to Sacramento County apiary siting standards and California Food & Agricultural Code §29040 registration with the county agricultural commissioner. Hives must be set back from property lines and provided with water to prevent neighbor conflicts.
Citrus Heights follows Sacramento County practice on apiary regulation. California Food & Agricultural Code §29040 requires all beekeepers to register apiaries annually with the county agricultural commissioner by January 1 of each year, regardless of hive count. Within residential zones, typical standards include: a maximum of 2 hives on lots under 10,000 square feet, hives set back at least 5 feet from property lines, flyway barriers (6 ft fence or shrub) if hives are within 25 feet of a neighbor's outdoor area, and a constant water source on the beekeeper's own property to prevent bees foraging for water at neighbor pools. Aggressive colonies (Africanized genetics) must be requeened. Honey sales from the home are permitted under the California Cottage Food Law (AB 1616/AB 1753) with proper registration. Varroa mite management and pesticide coordination with Sacramento County Agricultural Commissioner is encouraged.
Unregistered apiary: $100+ per CDFA schedule. Nuisance hive (aggressive, no water): abatement order.
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