Beekeeping is permitted in Westerville residential zones with registration required under Ohio Department of Agriculture rules (ORC 909). Hives must be set back from property lines and registered annually with the State Apiarist. Westerville zoning does not specifically prohibit residential beekeeping.
Ohio Revised Code Chapter 909 requires all beekeepers to register apiaries annually with the Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) by June 1. Registration is free. Westerville Codified Ordinances do not specifically regulate beekeeping, placing it under general animal keeping and zoning rules. Hives should be set back at least 10 feet from property lines with a flyway barrier if within 25 feet of a neighbor. HOAs in Westerville subdivisions may impose stricter rules.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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