Reedley has no city-specific beekeeping ordinance. California state law governs, requiring annual apiary registration with the Fresno County Agricultural Commissioner.
There is no standalone beekeeping ordinance in the Reedley Municipal Code. Beekeeping in California is regulated primarily at the state level under the California Food and Agricultural Code Sections 29000-29321. All beekeepers must register their apiaries annually with the Fresno County Agricultural Commissioner and pay applicable fees. Hives must be managed to prevent swarms from becoming a nuisance to neighbors. Under Reedley Municipal Code Section 5-3-10, any animal (broadly defined) that creates excessive noise or constitutes a nuisance may be subject to enforcement action. If bee colonies create a disturbance or health hazard, Reedley code enforcement can pursue the matter as a public nuisance under Title 4, Chapter 2. Agricultural zones within the Reedley area generally accommodate beekeeping as part of standard agricultural operations, while residential lots may face practical restrictions based on lot size and proximity to neighbors.
If beekeeping activity creates a public nuisance, Reedley can pursue abatement under Title 4, Chapter 2. Failure to register apiaries with the Fresno County Agricultural Commissioner can result in state penalties. Nuisance complaints may lead to orders requiring removal of hives.
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