Arroyo Grande Municipal Code Ch. 6.24 Apiaries

Every apiary situated within the city shall:

A. Be identified by having a sign permanently displayed on the entrance side of the apiary stating in black letters, not less than one inch in height on a background of contrasting color, the name, address, and phone number of the apiary owner and the current active registered brand of the apiary;

B. Be located upon any land owned by a person other than the apiary owner only with the permission, either verbal or written, of the landowner where the apiary is located;

C. Be located at least four hundred (400) feet away from all habitations unless the owner of a habitation gives written permission for an apiary to be located closer to his or her habitation than four hundred (400) feet;

D. Be located at least three hundred (300) feet away from every highway, roadway or freeway; provided, however, if an apiary owner is given written permission by the Arroyo Grande City Council, an apiary may be located closer than three hundred (300) feet to a highway, roadway or freeway but no closer than the distance specified in such written permit; and

E. Be provided with water by the apiary owner at the time the set is made. Such water shall be maintained by the apiary owner so long as the apiary stays on the property unless the landowner gives written permission for the apiary to use water situated on the land where the apiary is located.

(Prior code § 6-2.01)

(Ord. No. 2025-004, § 1, 2(Exh. A), 4-8-2025)

The police department shall have the power and duty to enforce the provisions of this chapter.

(Prior code § 6-2.02)

(Ord. No. 2025-004, § 1, 2(Exh. A), 4-8-2025)