Backyard beekeeping is allowed in Rancho Cordova on single-family residential lots subject to setback and hive-count limits in the zoning code. Registration with the Sacramento County Agricultural Commissioner is required annually under California Food and Agricultural Code Section 29040.
Rancho Cordova permits apiaries as accessory uses in residential zones. Typical standards include a maximum of 2 hives on lots under 10,000 square feet, increasing with lot size, and a minimum hive setback of 5 feet from property lines or a 6-foot flyway barrier if closer. A fresh water source on the property is required. California Food and Agricultural Code Section 29040 requires every beekeeper to register annually with the county agricultural commissioner. Africanized honey bee management is coordinated through Sacramento County.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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