Selma does not have a standalone beekeeping ordinance in its municipal code. Beekeeping on residential property is generally governed by Fresno County regulations and California Food and Agricultural Code provisions regarding apiaries, which require registration with the county agricultural commissioner.
The City of Selma Municipal Code Title 6 Chapter 2 addresses animals broadly but does not contain specific provisions regulating beekeeping on residential lots. In the absence of a city-specific ordinance, Fresno County regulations and California Food and Agricultural Code Sections 29000-29342 apply. State law requires all beekeepers to register their apiaries with the Fresno County Agricultural Commissioner and pay an annual registration fee. Hives must be maintained in a manner that does not create a public nuisance. If bees from a residential hive become aggressive or pose a safety hazard, Selma code enforcement may address the situation under general nuisance provisions of the municipal code. Selma's agricultural heritage and surrounding farmland make beekeeping relatively common in the area, particularly on larger residential lots. Residents should ensure hives are placed with adequate setbacks from neighboring properties and public walkways to minimize conflicts.
Beekeeping that creates a nuisance may be addressed under Selma general nuisance provisions. Failure to register apiaries with the county agricultural commissioner may result in state-level penalties.
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