Winter Park, FL Animal Ordinances: Beekeeping (2026)
Key Facts
- State Law
- FL 586.10 preemption
- Registration
- FDACS annual
- Local Ban
- Prohibited
- Setback
- 10 ft property line
- HOA
- May restrict
Summary
Beekeeping is allowed in Winter Park under FL Statute 586.10, which preempts local bans on managed honeybee colonies. Registration with the FL Department of Agriculture (FDACS) is required annually.
(3) “Beekeeping equipment” means honeybee hives, frames, supers, pallets, queen excluders, and other equipment which is used in the cultivation of honeybees and the harvesting of products produced by honeybees.
Full Breakdown
FL 586.10 preempts Florida cities from banning beekeeping. Winter Park cannot prohibit hives but may adopt reasonable setback and colony density standards consistent with FDACS best management practices (BMPs). Beekeepers must register annually with FDACS Division of Plant Industry and allow inspection. Typical setbacks: 10 feet from property line, 25 feet from public sidewalks, water source required on-site. HOA covenants in gated communities may still restrict hives on private property.
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