Beekeeping is permitted in New Rochelle subject to zoning. NY Agriculture & Markets Article 15 requires annual state registration of all hives. Local nuisance and setback rules apply.
New Rochelle does not have a dedicated beekeeping chapter; hives are regulated through zoning (primarily permitted in low-density residential districts) and the general nuisance provisions of the property maintenance code. Beekeepers must register annually with the NYS Department of Agriculture & Markets and report colony counts and locations. Hive placement should respect neighbor setbacks and provide water sources on-site to prevent swarming at neighbor pools.
Unregistered hives: state-level enforcement. Nuisance hives under city code: notice to abate, followed by fines $50-$250 per day.
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