Beekeeping is permitted in McKinney on lots over 1/4 acre with hives set back at least 25 feet from property lines per Zoning Ordinance. Texas Apiary Inspection Service registration required for 6 or more colonies.
Hobby apiaries are allowed in residential districts with limits on colony count (typically 2 on lots under 1 acre, up to 6 on larger lots). Hives must face away from neighboring properties or have a 6 ft flyway barrier. Water source must be provided on-site to prevent bees from visiting neighbor pools. Africanized bee concerns have pushed some HOAs (Stonebridge Ranch) to further restrict.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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