Backyard beekeeping is allowed in Huntersville under the UDO with setbacks of 10 feet from property lines. North Carolina Department of Agriculture registration is recommended but not required for small hobbyist apiaries.
The Huntersville UDO permits beekeeping as an accessory residential use in most zoning districts. Hives must be placed at least 10 feet from any property line and behind a flyway barrier (fence or hedge at least 6 feet tall) when within 25 feet of a neighbor. NC Department of Agriculture Apiary Inspection Service offers free hive inspections for disease. Mecklenburg County Beekeepers Association hosts monthly meetings.
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Huntersville, NC
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