Beekeeping: Garden Grove vs Santa Ana
How do beekeeping rules compare between Garden Grove, CA and Santa Ana, CA?
Santa Ana has fewer restrictions than Garden Grove.
Garden Grove, CA
Orange County
Garden Grove prohibits beekeeping within city limits. Beehives are not permitted on residential properties. This is one of the stricter beekeeping policies in Orange County, with no permit pathway for residential beekeeping.
View full Garden Grove rules →Santa Ana, CA
Orange County
Santa Ana authorizes backyard beekeeping under SAMC Sec. 5-7 on single-family residential properties and in the A-1 agricultural zone. No more than 2 hives are allowed on lots of 6,000 square feet or less. Africanized bees, wasps, hornets, and noxious insects are prohibited.
View full Santa Ana rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Garden Grove | Santa Ana |
|---|---|---|
| Beekeeping | Prohibited citywide | - |
| Permits | None available | - |
| Feral Bees | Call pest control or Animal Care | - |
| Contact | Animal Care — (714) 741-5565 | - |
| Max Hives | - | 2 on lots ≤6,000 sq ft |
| Zones | - | A-1 and single-family residential |
| Prohibited | - | Africanized bees, wasps, hornets |
| Code Section | - | Sec. 5-7 |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Garden Grove FAQ
Can I keep bees in Garden Grove?
No. Beehives are prohibited within Garden Grove city limits. There is no permit pathway for residential beekeeping.
What should I do about a bee swarm on my property?
Contact a licensed pest control operator or Garden Grove Animal Care Services at (714) 741-5565 for assistance with feral bee colonies or swarms.
Are neighboring cities more permissive about beekeeping?
Some Orange County cities allow limited beekeeping with permits or restrictions. Check with individual city codes or the Orange County Beekeepers Association for alternatives.
Santa Ana FAQ
Can I keep bees in my backyard in Santa Ana?
Santa Ana authorizes backyard beekeeping under SAMC Sec. 5-7 on single-family residential properties and in the A-1 agricultural zone. No more than 2 hives are allowed on lots of 6,000 square feet or less. Africanized bees, wasps, hornets, and noxious insects are prohibited.
What are the beekeeping regulations in Santa Ana?
Max Hives: 2 on lots ≤6,000 sq ft. Zones: A-1 and single-family residential. Prohibited: Africanized bees, wasps, hornets. Code Section: Sec. 5-7.
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