Beekeeping is regulated in Utah under Utah Code §4-2-103 (Utah Department of Agriculture and Food). Spanish Fork residential zones generally permit beekeeping with standard setback and registration requirements.
Utah Code §4-2-103 requires all beehives in Utah to be registered with the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF). Spanish Fork permits beekeeping in residential zones, consistent with standard Utah practice. Hives must be set back from property lines to avoid conflicts with neighbors. Best practices include keeping hives in rear yards, providing a water source for bees, and requeening aggressive colonies. UDAF may inspect hives for disease. No more than the standard residential limit applies unless the property is in an agricultural zone.
Unauthorized hives: removal order. Nuisance complaints: fines. Unregistered apiary: state-level penalty.
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