Redwood City does not have a specific beekeeping ordinance. Beekeeping may be subject to nuisance provisions if bees disturb neighbors. Consult the Planning Division and comply with state hive registration before installing hives.
Redwood City's animal code does not specifically address beekeeping. In the absence of a specific ordinance, beekeeping may be allowed as a residential accessory use, but nuisance rules apply if bees create disturbances. California Department of Food and Agriculture requires hive registration. Contact the Redwood City Planning Division at (650) 780-7234 to confirm current local standards before installing hives.
Unauthorized hives: removal order. Nuisance complaints: mediation then fines. Swarm incidents: emergency removal.
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