Tacoma allows backyard beekeeping in residential zones. Hives must be maintained responsibly with water sources and flyway barriers when near neighbors. Washington State is generally supportive of urban beekeeping.
Beekeeping is permitted on residential property in Tacoma. Beekeepers should provide adequate water sources and maintain flyway barriers (6-foot fences or hedges) when hives face neighboring properties. Hives should be placed away from property lines, walkways, and areas of high foot traffic. The number of hives may vary based on lot size.
Hives creating a nuisance (stinging incidents, swarming into public areas) may result in code enforcement action.
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