Washoe County Code Chapter 55 sets no beekeeping ordinance. Whether hives are allowed is a Development Code zoning question (typically permitted on agricultural and large rural-residential parcels). Registration of colonies with the Nevada Department of Agriculture is required statewide under NRS Chapter 552.
Chapter 55 (Animals and Fowl) regulates dogs, cats, livestock and exotic animals but contains no bee or apiary provisions, so the county sets no keeper limit or setback here. Placement of hives is governed by the parcel's zoning under the Washoe County Development Code; agricultural (GR/GA) and rural-residential zones generally allow apiculture, while dense suburban lots may not. Statewide, NRS Chapter 552 requires beekeepers to register apiaries with the Nevada Department of Agriculture and empowers the state to inspect and control bee diseases. Always confirm current zoning for your specific parcel before installing hives.
No county Chapter 55 penalty applies to beekeeping. Failure to register colonies with the Nevada Department of Agriculture under NRS 552 is a state violation; zoning violations are enforced through the Development Code.
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