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Pets, chickens and bees in Paradise

Paradise's own rules on pets, chickens and bees, with the code text for every value.

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Each rule below links to the section of the Paradise Municipal Code it was read from, with the code text one click away (checked October 2026). General information, not legal advice.

What Paradise's code says

Paradise code What Paradise's code adds
Bees
  • Yes: at most 5 hives per acre, each at least 100 feet from a neighboring dwelling.
    Applies: R-C, AG-10, AG-20, AR-1, AR-3, AR-5, RR-1, TR-1 zones; lots of at least 43,560 sq ft net area. Pre-existing hives exempt unless more are added.
    § 17.35.300 · code text
    | Maximum number of hives per acre | 5 | | Minimum distance setback (hives from neighboring dwelling) | 100 feet |
Chickens
  • Yes; up to 12 chickens and rabbits combined.
    Applies: Applies to residential zones with an existing residential use; no roosters.
    § 17.35.250 · code text
    Chickens and rabbits, not to exceed a combined total of twelve (12) chickens and rabbits, may be kept and raised upon residentially-zoned properties.
Coop setback
  • At least 50 feet from any occupied structure.
    Applies: Applies to pens, coops and other enclosures for chickens and rabbits.
    § 17.35.250 · code text
    Chickens and rabbits shall at all times be confined within pens, coops and other enclosed or fenced areas maintained a minimum distance of fifty (50) lineal feet from any occupiable structure and shall be established in compliance with all applicable yard setback requirements.
Permit
  • A Butte County agricultural commissioner beekeeping permit.
    Applies: Beekeeping is allowed only in the R-C, AG-10, AG-20, AR-1, AR-3, AR-5, RR-1 and TR-1 zones on lots of at least 43,560 square feet.
    § 17.35.300 · code text
    All beekeepers shall secure a permit from the Butte County agricultural commissioner for beekeeping.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I keep chickens or bees at my home in Paradise?

Paradise's code: Yes; up to 12 chickens and rabbits combined. (Applies to residential zones with an existing residential use; no roosters.) (§ 17.35.250); Yes: at most 5 hives per acre, each at least 100 feet from a neighboring dwelling. (R-C, AG-10, AG-20, AR-1, AR-3, AR-5, RR-1, TR-1 zones; lots of at least 43,560 sq ft net area. Pre-existing hives exempt unless more are added.) (§ 17.35.300).

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