Beekeeping is permitted in Huntington Beach under California's agricultural protections. Urban beekeepers should follow best practices and may be subject to nuisance provisions if hives create problems.
California supports beekeeping and Huntington Beach does not have a specific prohibitory beekeeping ordinance. Hives should be placed in rear yards away from property lines and public areas, with a water source and flight barriers. Orange County has agricultural inspection services that can provide guidance. If bees become a nuisance (swarming, stinging), complaints may be addressed under nuisance provisions. The city's proximity to agricultural areas makes beekeeping relatively common.
Beekeeping that creates a nuisance may lead to complaints and enforcement. Swarm events may require professional removal.
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