Sacramento County allows backyard beekeeping in Vineyard on lots of at least 5,000 square feet - 2 hives on lots under 10,000 sqft, 4 hives on 10,000-20,000 sqft lots, 6 hives over 20,000 sqft. Hives must be registered with the Sacramento County Agricultural Commissioner.
Sacramento County Zoning Code allows beekeeping in residential zones: minimum lot size 5,000 sqft; max 2 hives on lots under 10,000 sqft, 4 hives on 10,000-20,000 sqft, 6 hives over 20,000 sqft. Hives may temporarily double for up to 60 days for swarm management. Ground-level hives must be enclosed by a fence or hedge at least 6 feet high and extending 2 feet beyond each end of the hives. Hives must be registered with the Sacramento County Agricultural Commissioner under California Food & Ag Code §29040.
Code Enforcement administrative penalties $100/$200/$500 for unregistered or oversized apiaries.
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