Supervisors direct staff to draft beekeeping rules after approving six‑month work plan
The board approved staff direction to develop an apiculture ordinance for unincorporated county areas and a six‑month schedule to return with a final draft addressing setbacks, hive density and public‑safety coordination with fire and planning staff.
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Supervisor Harman brought forward a proposal to permit and regulate apiculture in unincorporated county areas. Staff outlined existing code setbacks and the need for clearer, tiered standards for backyard and commercial beekeeping. The proposal would create standards for setbacks from property lines and residences, limits on hive density for small residential lots, and coordination with fire and public‑health rules.
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