Grand Prairie allows beekeeping on residential properties with conditions. Hives must be maintained responsibly, positioned with setbacks from property lines, and managed to prevent swarms. Texas is generally supportive of beekeeping through state agricultural programs.
Backyard beekeeping is permitted with requirements for hive placement, water sources, and flyway barriers. Hives should be in rear yards with adequate distance from neighboring properties. A water source for bees must be maintained on the property. Texas provides tax exemptions for agricultural use including beekeeping, though this primarily applies to larger operations. Bee swarms can be reported to local beekeeping associations for removal.
Unauthorized hives: removal order. Nuisance complaints: fines. Africanized bee swarms: emergency removal.
Grand Prairie, TX
Grand Prairie Sec. 13-283 (Ord. 11192-2022) sets decibel limits by zone: Residential 65/58 dBA Leq day/night, Commercial 67/60, Industrial 70/65, Entertainme...
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Grand Prairie, TX
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