Santa Cruz IZO §24.12.650 regulates beekeeping (apiaries) in residential and other zoning districts, setting standards for hive setbacks, water access, and number of colonies.
Beekeeping is permitted in many districts subject to §24.12.650 hive-placement, water-source, and population-limit standards. Wildlife feeding restrictions and animal-noise rules also apply if hives become a nuisance. State apiary registration with the Santa Cruz County Agricultural Commissioner is separately required under California Food & Agricultural Code §29040 et seq.
Code enforcement under Ch. 4.04 with administrative fines. Hive abatement possible if hives become a nuisance.
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