Showing ordinances that apply to Malden-on-Hudson, NY
Malden-on-Hudson is an unincorporated community (population 365) in Ulster County, New York. Because Malden-on-Hudson is not an incorporated city, it does not have its own municipal code. Instead, Ulster County ordinances apply directly to properties here. The beekeeping rules below are the ones that govern your area.
Beekeeping is permitted throughout Ulster County with varying municipal regulations. Most towns allow backyard beekeeping with setback requirements; registration with NY Department of Ag and Markets is required statewide.
New York State requires all beekeepers to register annually with NYS Ag and Markets under Ag and Markets Law Article 10. Kingston permits beekeeping in residential zones with a 10-foot setback from property lines and flyway barriers required for hives within 25 feet of a neighbor. Woodstock allows beekeeping as of right in all residential districts. New Paltz allows up to 4 hives on lots under 1 acre. The Hudson Valley is known for active beekeeping and pollinator-friendly policies.
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