Ventura County Beekeeping Regulations

For the purpose of this section, an urbanized area is defined as an area containing three or more dwelling units per acre. A "safe distance" shall be determined after investigation by the Agricultural Commissioner and shall be consistent with Sec. 8107-2.6.2. Decisions of the Agricultural Commissioner may be appealed pursuant to Sec. 8111-7.2.c. of this Chapter. Must maintain suitable water source.

Permitted in the A-E Zone

Defined as Agriculture

Permitted by zoning clearance in Zones A-E (Agriculture), and O-S (Open Space). An Administrative Permit is required in the R-A Zone.

The City intends that all beekeeping within the City be conducted in compliance with all State regulations governing bee management and honey production as provided in Division 13 of the California Food and Agriculture Code, Section 29000 et seq. See municipal code sec. 4-25-03 for conditions for beekeeping.

No person shall maintain or cause or permit to be maintained any bees in or upon any premises in the city; except, that bees necessary for agricultural purposes may be maintained by special use permit.

In the City of Port Hueneme, there are no municipal codes set in place for the ownership of apiaries.

See municipal code for further regulations.

Bee keeping. Beehives shall be permitted in the RVL, RE and OS Zones on lots of three acres or more without requirement of the overlay zone designation.

See municipal code for further regulations.

No person shall have, keep, maintain, or have in his possession or under his control any bees in or upon any premises except when kept within a school or laboratory for educational or scientific purposes. Apiculture permitted in Agricultural Zones for pollination or horticultural purposes.