Orem permits beekeeping subject to city regulations. Utah Code §4-2-103 requires registration with the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF). Hive setback and management rules apply in residential zones.
Orem City Code does not outright ban beekeeping in residential areas. Utah Code §4-2-103 requires beekeepers to register with the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food. Honeybees must be kept in hives with removable frames in sound and usable condition. Hive placement setback requirements from property lines and toward neighboring properties may apply under zoning code. The Utah Department of Agriculture regulates beekeeping statewide. For specific Orem setback and hive density allowances, contact the Orem Planning Department at (801) 229-7058.
Unauthorized hives: removal order. Nuisance complaints: fines. Unregistered apiary: state-level penalty.
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