1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Chesapeake City, Virginia.
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The City of Chesapeake regulates beekeeping under Zoning Ordinance Section 14-905 (Beekeeping; construction, placement, and maintenance of beehives), within Article 14 (Accessory Uses and Structures). Chesapeake also follows the Virginia state Bee Law (Va. Code Title 3.2, Ch. 44) and the VDACS Best Management Practices in 2VAC5-319-30, which require apiary registration and a 10-foot setback from property lines.
1 cities in Chesapeake City have their own animal ordinances rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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