Fontana permits beekeeping in zones that allow it under the Zoning and Development Code, with setbacks from property lines and neighboring dwellings. California state law does not preempt local bee rules, so the City can set specific hive placement requirements.
Fontana allows beekeeping primarily in residential-agricultural and agricultural zones, with limited allowances in standard residential zones subject to Zoning Code conditions. Typical conditions include placing hives at least 25 feet from any property line and not less than 150 feet from any dwelling on an adjoining property unless a six-foot flyway barrier is installed to push the bees up above head height. Hive counts are tied to lot size. Registration with the San Bernardino County Agricultural Commissioner is required for apiaries under the California Food and Agricultural Code. Keepers must provide water on site so bees do not search out pool or fountain water on neighboring properties, and aggressive Africanized hives must be requeened or removed. Contact Fontana Planning at (909) 350-6718 before setting up a backyard apiary, and be aware that most HOA master-planned communities in Fontana forbid hives by CC and Rs.
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