Visalia allows beekeeping subject to conditions on hive placement and management. Bees must not create a nuisance for neighbors.
Beekeeping is permitted in Visalia with proper management. Hives should be placed in rear yards away from property lines and public areas. A water source must be provided to prevent bees from seeking water on neighboring properties. Flyway barriers (6-foot fences or hedges) may be required near property lines to direct bee flight paths upward. The number of hives may be limited based on lot size. Beekeepers should register with the Tulare County Agricultural Commissioner. Bees that become a nuisance may trigger code enforcement action.
Code enforcement citations if hives create a nuisance. County agricultural enforcement may also apply.
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