BEEKEEPING

Salt Lake City Code tit. 8, ch. 8.10

in effect

Salt Lake City Code § 8.10.010 PURPOSE

8.10.010: PURPOSE: The purpose of this chapter is to authorize beekeeping subject to certain requirements intended to avoid problems that may otherwise be associated with beekeeping in populated areas. (Ord. 71-09 § 2, 2009)

Salt Lake City Code § 8.10.020 CERTAIN CONDUCT UNLAWFUL

8.10.020: CERTAIN CONDUCT UNLAWFUL: Notwithstanding compliance with the various requirements of this chapter, it shall be unlawful for any person to maintain an apiary or to keep any colony on any property in a manner that threatens public health or safety, or creates a nuisance. (Ord. 71-09 § 2, 2009)

Salt Lake City Code § 8.10.030 HIVES ON RESIDENTIAL LOTS

8.10.030: HIVES ON RESIDENTIAL LOTS: A. As provided in this chapter, and notwithstanding any contrary provision in title 21A of this code, an apiary, consisting of not more than five (5) hives or an equivalent capacity, may be maintained in a side yard or the rear yard of any residential lot. On a residential lot which is one-half (0.5) acre or larger, the number of hives located on the lot may be increased to ten (10) hives. B. A person shall not locate nor allow a hive on property owned or occupied by another person without first obtaining written permission from the owner or occupant. (Ord. 71-09 § 2, 2009)

Salt Lake City Code § 8.10.040 BEEKEEPER REGISTRATION

8.10.040: BEEKEEPER REGISTRATION: Each beekeeper shall be registered with the Utah department of agriculture and food as provided in the Utah bee inspection act set forth in title 4, chapter 11 of the Utah code, as amended. (Ord. 71-09 § 2, 2009)

Salt Lake City Code § 8.10.050 HIVES

8.10.050: HIVES: A. Honeybee colonies shall be kept in hives with removable frames which shall be kept in sound and usable condition. B. Hives shall be placed at least five feet (5') from any property line and six inches (6") above the ground, as measured from the ground to the lowest portion of the hive; provided, however, that this requirement may be waived in writing by the adjoining property owner. C. Hives shall be operated and maintained as provided in the Utah bee inspection act. D. Each hive shall be conspicuously marked with the owner's name, address, telephone number, and state registration number. (Ord. 71-09 § 2, 2009)

Salt Lake City Code § 8.10.060 FLYWAYS

8.10.060: FLYWAYS: A hive shall be placed on property so the general flight pattern of bees is in a direction that will deter bee contact with humans and domesticated animals. If any portion of a hive is located within fifteen feet (15') from an area which provides public access or from a property line on the lot where an apiary is located, as measured from the nearest point on the hive to the property line, a flyway barrier at least six feet (6') in height shall be established and maintained around the hive except as needed to allow access. Such flyway, if located along the property line or within five feet (5') of the property line, shall consist of a solid wall, fence, dense vegetation, or a combination thereof, which extends at least ten feet (10') beyond the hive in each direction so that bees are forced to fly to an elevation of at least six feet (6') above ground level over property lines in the vicinity of the apiary. (Ord. 71-09 § 2, 2009)

Salt Lake City Code § 8.10.070 WATER

8.10.070: WATER: Each beekeeper shall ensure that a convenient source of water is available to the colony continuously between March 1 and October 31 of each year. The water shall be in a location that minimizes any nuisance created by bees seeking water on neighboring property. (Ord. 71-09 § 2, 2009)

Salt Lake City Code § 8.10.080 BEEKEEPING EQUIPMENT

8.10.080: BEEKEEPING EQUIPMENT: Each beekeeper shall ensure that no bee comb or other beekeeping equipment is left upon the grounds of an apiary site. Upon removal from a hive, all such equipment shall promptly be disposed of in a sealed container or placed within a building or other beeproof enclosure. (Ord. 71-09 § 2, 2009)

Salt Lake City Code § 8.10.090 CONFLICT WITH COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT REGULATIONS

8.10.090: CONFLICT WITH COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT REGULATIONS: In the event of a conflict between any regulation set forth in this chapter and honeybee management regulations adopted by the Salt Lake Valley health department, the most restrictive regulations shall apply. (Ord. 71-09 § 2, 2009)

Source: Salt Lake City, Utah, City Code (American Legal Publishing, codelibrary.amlegal.com)URL: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/saltlakecityut/latest/saltlakecity_ut/0-0-0-49934Fetched: 11/1/2026