Beekeeping allowed countywide under PA Bee Law 3 Pa.C.S. Ch. 21. All beekeepers must register annually with PA Department of Agriculture. Municipal rules govern hive counts and setbacks; Pittsburgh allows up to 2 hives on lots under 5,000 sq ft.
PA Bee Law requires annual registration (free) with PDA Apiary Inspection program. Allegheny County itself does not regulate beekeeping; municipalities set hive limits. Pittsburgh Code §911.04.A.2 treats beekeeping as an accessory use with 2 hives per lot under 5,000 sq ft, more on larger lots, 10 ft setbacks from property lines or 6 ft solid flyway barrier. Burghs Bees (local nonprofit) operates teaching apiaries. ACHD does not regulate hobbyist beekeeping.
PDA registration violation: $100 fine. Municipal zoning violations: $100-$500.
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