El Cajon allows up to 4 beehives per property with specific placement restrictions. Only docile species permitted. Hives must not be visible from the public right-of-way or in front/exterior yards. County registration required.
El Cajon permits beekeeping with specific restrictions. Up to 4 beehives are allowed per property. Each hive must not exceed 15 cubic feet in volume. Only docile bee species are permitted. Hives must not be visible from the public right-of-way and may not be located in exterior or front yards. Hives must comply with the setback requirements of the underlying zone. Registration with the San Diego County Department of Agriculture, Weights and Measures is required prior to beekeeping activities. California state law also requires beekeeper registration. Beekeeping must not create a nuisance for neighbors. The warm East County climate is favorable for beekeeping.
Non-compliant hive placement or exceeding the 4-hive limit is a zoning violation. Failure to register with the county may result in enforcement.
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