Beekeeping allowed on residential lots in Salt Lake City under SLC 8.08. Up to 2 hives on lots under 10,000 sq ft; registration with Utah Dept of Ag required.
SLC Code 8.08 permits beekeeping in residential zones with setback and hive-count limits. Lots under 10,000 sq ft may keep up to 2 hives; larger lots allow more. Hives must be 10+ feet from property lines and behind a 6-ft flyway barrier if within 25 ft of a neighbor. Utah Bee Inspection Act (Utah Code 4-11) requires annual registration with Utah Dept of Agriculture and Food.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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