Placer County's beekeeping ordinance (Placer County Code 17.56.050.G, adopted 2021) allows hobbyist beekeeping countywide subject to setbacks of at least 50 feet from a property line, a 5-hive-per-acre density cap, and a 100-hive total cap. In the RS zone, no more than 2 colonies are allowed.
Under Placer County Code Section 17.56.050.G, every apiary must maintain a setback of at least 50 feet from any property line. Bee yards are limited to 5 hives per acre with a 100-hive total cap. Commercial bee yards (10 or more hives) must be located at least 1 mile from any existing commercial bee yard; hobbyist beekeepers (9 hives or fewer) are exempt from the 1-mile buffer. In the Residential Single Family (RS) zone district, no more than 2 colonies may be kept. A water source — natural water within one-half mile of the apiary or an artificial water supply within 150 feet — is required. State law (Cal. Food & Agricultural Code §29040) requires apiary registration with the Placer County Agricultural Commissioner annually by January 1; hobbyists with 9 hives or fewer are exempt from the fee but must still file the registration form.
Non-compliant apiaries can be ordered abated by Placer County Code Compliance or the Agricultural Commissioner. Failure to register is enforced under state Food & Agricultural Code.
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