Pompano Beach, FL Animal Ordinances: Beekeeping (2026)
Key Facts
- State Law
- FL §586.10 preemption
- Registration
- FDACS annual
- Local Ban
- Prohibited by state
- HOAs
- May still restrict
Summary
Beekeeping allowed under FL §586.10 state preemption. Cities cannot ban beekeeping. FDACS registration required annually. HOAs may still restrict.
586.10 Powers and duties of department; preemption of local government ordinances. 586.11 Certificate of inspection to accompany interstate shipments; enforcement. 586.112 Stop-sale or stop-movement notice. 586.13 Removal, destruction, or treatment of infested or infected honeybees or beekeeping equipment. 586.14 Compensation for beekeeping equipment and honeybees contained therein destroyed due to infection with American foulbrood. 586.15 Penalty for violation. 586.16 Handling of money received. 586.161 Honeybee Technical Council. 586.01 Short title. — This chapter shall be known as the “Florida Honey Certification and Honeybee Law.” History. — s. 9, ch. 28167, 1953; s. 1, ch. 86-62. 586.02 Definitions. — As used in this chapter: (1) “Apiary” means a beeyard or site where honeybee hives,
Full Breakdown
Pompano Beach allows beekeeping on residential and agricultural properties in city limits. Hives should be set back at least 10 feet from property lines and 25 feet from public sidewalks or rights-of-way. A flyway barrier (fence or dense hedge) of at least 6 feet tall is recommended between hives and neighboring properties to redirect bee flight paths above head height. The number of hives is typically limited to 2-4 on standard residential lots, with more allowed on larger parcels. Florida may require registration of apiaries with the state department of agriculture. Water sources must be provided on the property to prevent bees from seeking water on neighboring properties.
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