Urban beekeeping in North Bergen is subject to local zoning and animal control regulations. State registration with the NJ State Apiarist is required for all hives. Contact the North Bergen Zoning Department at (201) 392-2000 and NJ Dept. of Agriculture before keeping bees.
All beehives in NJ must be registered with the NJ Department of Agriculture State Apiarist. North Bergen's zoning ordinance may require special approvals for beekeeping in residential zones. Hive setback requirements from property lines and neighbor consent may apply. North Bergen's more suburban character provides somewhat more potential for beekeeping than denser cities, but local approval is still necessary. Contact the Zoning Department at 4233 Kennedy Blvd., (201) 392-2000 and NJ Dept. of Agriculture at 1-800-545-4367.
Unregistered hives: state violation. Hives without local approval: zoning violation.
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