5. Attach B, Exist. beekeeping ordinanceCupertino, CA Municipal Code
CHAPTER 8.07: BEEKEEPING
Section
8.07.010 Apiary defined.
8.07.020 Bees defined.
8.07.030 Hive defined.
8.07.040 Location defined.
8.07.050 Notice required when moving apiaries.
8.07.070 Water supply.
8.07.080 Identification of premises.
8.07.090 Notice, correction of violation.
8.07.100 Penalty.
8.07.010 Apiary Defined.
As used in this chapter, "apiary" means bees, hives and appliances wherever the same are kept, located or found.
(Ord. 1644, § 2 (part), 1994)
8.07.020 Bees Defined.
As used in this chapter, "bees" means honey-producing insects of the species apis mellifica, including the adults, eggs, larvae, pupae
or other immature states thereof, together with such materials as are deposited into hives by their adults, except honey and rendered
beeswax.
(Ord. 1644, § 2 (part), 1994)
8.07.030 Hive Defined.
As used in this chapter, "hive" means any receptacle or container made or prepared for the use of bees, or a box or similar container
of which bees have taken possession.
(Ord. 1644, § 2 (part), 1994)
8.07.040 Location Defined.
As used in this chapter, "location" means any premises upon which an apiary is located.
(Ord. 1644, § 2 (part), 1994)
8.07.050 Notice Required When Moving Apiaries.
No apiary shall be located:
A. At a distance less than one thousand feet from the nearest residence, church, school, public building, corral or water area in the
corral unless the owner or persons in possession thereof has given written permission to the location of said apiary at a closer distance.
B. On any lands without the written consent of the owner or person in possession thereof.
C. Closer than three hundred feet from any public road.
(Ord. 1644, § 2 (part), 1994)
8.07.070 Water Supply.
A water supply adequate in quantity for the apiary should be provided and maintained.
(Ord. 1644, § 2 (part), 1994)
8.07.080 Identification of Premises.
Every person maintaining any apiary on premises other than their own residence shall identify the apiary by affixing and maintaining
signs thereto showing the name of owner or person in possession of the apiary, the owner or persons address and telephone number,
or a statement that the owner or person has no phone. These signs shall be prominently placed and maintained on each entrance side
of the apiary and immediately adjoining the same and lettered in black at least one inch in height on a white or light background.
(Ord. 1644, § 2 (part), 1994)
8.07.090 Notice, Correction of Violation.
Any person transporting or maintaining an apiary who violates any of the provisions of this chapter may be given verbal or written
notice by the agricultural commissioner of the County or any law enforcement officer. A written notice shall also be posted on the
location for forty-eight hours, and it shall be unlawful for the owner or person in possession of said apiary to fail to correct the
violations within that period. The provisions of this title, however, shall not authorize the keeping of bees in areas where they are not
otherwise allowed by law.
(Ord. 1644, § 2 (part), 1994)
8.07.100 Penalty.
Except where otherwise specified, any person who violates any of the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor
and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished as provided in Chapter 1.12.
(Ord. 1886, (part), 2001; Ord. 1644, § 2 (part), 1994)