Beekeeping is allowed on residential lots in Sandy subject to hive setbacks and Utah Department of Agriculture registration under the Utah Bee Inspection Act (Utah Code 4-11).
Sandy permits backyard beekeeping in residential zones. Hives must be set back from property lines and have a flyway barrier or be elevated if within 25 feet of a neighbor. Annual registration with Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF) is required. Contact Sandy at (801) 568-7100. This beekeeping rule under Sandy's animals ordinances applies to properties within Sandy city limits. For current statutory text, amendments, enforcement procedures, fines, appeal options, and any exemptions that may apply to your situation, contact Sandy code enforcement directly or consult the official Utah municipal code library. Ordinances change periodically; always verify with local staff before relying on summary information.
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Sandy City quiet hours run 10 PM to 7 AM under Title 9 of the Sandy Municipal Code. Unreasonable noise audible at property lines during these hours is a clas...
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