Beekeeping is generally permitted in unincorporated El Paso County, particularly in agricultural and rural residential zones. Colorado state law encourages beekeeping, and El Paso County does not maintain a countywide restriction on hives.
El Paso County does not have a countywide ordinance restricting beekeeping in unincorporated areas. Beekeeping is particularly well-suited to rural and agricultural areas of the county. Colorado state law (C.R.S. §35-27-101 et seq.) regulates beekeeping through the Colorado Department of Agriculture, which requires registration of bee colonies. Beekeepers must register their hives with the CDA and maintain hives in accordance with state apiary regulations. In residential zones, practical considerations (hive setbacks, water sources, flyway barriers) apply to avoid nuisance. HOAs may restrict beekeeping in planned communities.
Unregistered hives: violation of state apiary regulations (CDA enforcement); nuisance beehives may be addressed by code enforcement.
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