Littleton permits residential beekeeping under the ULUC (Title 10). Colony limits are based on lot size. The city was among Arapahoe County municipalities that allowed beekeeping prior to the county's 2024 unincorporated area regulations. Registration with the Colorado Department of Agriculture is recommended.
Littleton's ULUC permits beekeeping in residential areas with colony limits varying by lot size. As a reference point, Arapahoe County's 2024 unincorporated rules (which Littleton's own rules predate) allow up to 2 hives on lots under 20,000 sq ft, 4 hives on lots 20,000 sq ft to 1 acre, and 8 hives on lots over 1 acre. Littleton has its own standards in the ULUC. Hives should be positioned with flyway barriers when near property lines to direct bee flight paths upward. Water sources should be provided on-site to prevent bees from visiting neighboring properties. Commercial honey sales from residential properties are restricted. Registration with the Colorado Department of Agriculture is recommended for disease management.
Exceeding colony limits: code enforcement. Nuisance from bees (swarming, stinging): abatement may be required.
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