Pomona City Code Chapter 6 (Animals) regulates beekeeping within city limits. Beekeeping is permitted in certain zones with restrictions on hive placement, number of colonies, and setbacks from property lines and neighboring structures.
Under Pomona City Code Chapter 6, beekeeping is regulated as part of the city's animal keeping provisions. Hives must be maintained at adequate setbacks from property lines and neighboring dwellings. California state law (Food and Agricultural Code Sections 29000-29321) also governs beekeeping statewide, requiring that bee colonies not constitute a public nuisance. The LA County Agricultural Commissioner has additional authority over apiary registration and bee colony management. Beekeepers should register with the LA County Agricultural Commissioner's Office.
Bee colonies that constitute a nuisance (aggressive behavior, swarming, proximity issues) may be abated by the city. Violations of animal keeping provisions are subject to code enforcement citations.
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