Beekeeping is allowed in Folsom's residential zones subject to setback and hive limit rules. Apiaries must register annually with the Sacramento County Agricultural Commissioner under CA Food & Ag Code §29040. Typical setback: 20 feet from property lines; water source and flyway barrier required.
Folsom Municipal Code (Title 17 Zoning) permits beekeeping as an accessory use in R-1 residential zones subject to performance standards. Typical limits: maximum 2 hives on lots under 10,000 sq ft, up to 4 hives on larger lots; hives must be set back at least 20 feet from property lines and 50 feet from a dwelling on an adjoining lot. A 6-foot flyway barrier (solid fence or dense vegetation) is required between the hive and any property line within 25 feet. Water must be provided on-site to discourage bees from seeking neighbor pools. Beekeepers must register with the Sacramento County Ag Commissioner (free, annual) per CA Food & Ag Code §29040 and post hive location. Africanized hybrid colonies must be requeened or removed.
Zoning violation: $100-$500 administrative citation. Unregistered apiary: Ag Commissioner fines up to $1,000.
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