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San Angelo, TX Animal Ordinances: Beekeeping (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Under 6 Hives
No setback
6+ Hives
75 ft from neighbors
Nuisance Hives
Always prohibited
Registration
Texas Apiary Inspection Service

Summary

San Angelo lets residents keep up to five bee hives anywhere, but six or more hives must sit at least 75 feet from any neighbor's home or business under Code section 3.01.009. Hives kept as a nuisance are always prohibited.

It shall be unlawful for anyone to maintain, harbor, or cultivate six or more hives of bees within 75 feet of any residence or place of business other than the residence or place of business of the owner of such hives of bees.(b)It shall be unlawful for anyone to maintain, harbor, or cultivate an apiary or any number of hives of bees in such a manner or under such circumstances where such maintenance, harboring and cultivating of apiaries or hives of bees would constitute a nuisance. (1996 Code, art. 3.1300; Ordinance adopted 11-16-99; Ordinance adopted 10-6-15)

Source: San Angelo Code of OrdinancesView official code

Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 10).

Full Breakdown

Code section 3.01.009 makes it unlawful to maintain, harbor, or cultivate six or more hives of bees within 75 feet of any residence or place of business other than the beekeeper's own. Five hives or fewer carry no setback, so small backyard beekeeping is permitted. Separately, keeping bees in any manner or number that creates a nuisance is prohibited. Texas has an established Africanized honey bee population, so managed European stock is recommended, and the Texas Apiary Inspection Service registers beekeepers statewide. Qualifying beekeeping operations can obtain agricultural valuation in Texas.

Violations & Fines

Six or more hives inside the 75-foot setback, or any nuisance hive, must be removed. Fines follow the general penalty in section 1.01.009, each day a separate offense.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I keep bees in San Angelo?
Yes. Up to five hives may be kept anywhere; six or more must be at least 75 feet from any neighbor's home or business under section 3.01.009.
Is there a hive nuisance rule?
Yes. Keeping bees in any manner or number that creates a nuisance is unlawful under section 3.01.009, regardless of the 75-foot setback.

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