Residential B eekeeping Permit Application
August 26, 2024
Applicant and Ownership Information:
Applicant
First Name: Last Name:
Address where bees are kept:
Phone #: E-mail:
If the applicant is not the property owner, permission from the owner must be provided below:
Property Owner
First Name: Last Name:
Street Address:
City: State: ZIP:
Phone #: E-mail:
Signature Date:
Required Bee Hive Information a nd Acknowledgements:
☐ Site Plan. Please provide information showing proposed locations for hive(s). Sample site plan is provided. ☐ A
Residential Beekeeping Permit DOES NOT override private property restrictions in Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions
(CC&R) or Homeowner’s Association regulations.
☐ I
have read and understand the City of Costa Mesa Best Management Practices (BMPs) document. ☐ I
hereby certify that I will maintain bees in a manner that conforms to the City of Costa Mesa BMPs, Costa Mesa Municipal Code (CMMC) 3-18.1 - CMMC 3-18.7, and to any conditions of approval attached to the B
eekeeping permit.
☐ I understand that the ability to keep bees is subject to revocation if I allow violations to the permit to exist on my property.
☐ I understand that at any time, an adjoining property resident may submit proof of a medically- certified allergy
to the sting of bees, which would result in the revocation of the Residential Beekeeping permit.
☐ I understand beehives hives may only be placed on residential properties that allow for adequate spacing from neighboring residences so as not to interfere with the free use of neighboring property. Beehive locations shall be secured from unauthorized access and not visible from the public right of way. Beehives s
hould be located at least 15 feet from any property line and 25 feet from neighboring residential buildings unless measures as described in subsection (b) below are met. B eehives unable to meet the above distance requirements require a 6-foot solid barrier (fence, wall, or dense vegetation) be installed to direct bee flight paths upwards and away from neighboring properties.
Signature: _______________________________________ Date: _________________ Office Use Only:
Date Recvd: Permit #: Approved
Denied
Reviewing Planner Decision Date:
ATTACHMENT 2
Residential Beekeeping Permit
Application
Site Plan
August 26, 2024
Site Plan
Site Plan submitted must include: property address, location of hives, number of hives, and indicate all BMPs standards, i.e. water source, fly-over (vegetation or fence), etc.
Street
House
Front Yard
Address: __________________
Rear Yard
P/L