City Regulations on Bees:
Bees are allowed outright when registered with the State Department of Agriculture. No more than four hives, each with only one swarm, are allowed on lots less than 10,000 sf. ft. Hives may not be located within 25 feet of any lot line, except when hives are 8 feet or more above or below the grade immediately adjacent to the lot on which they are located.
Bees are a vital part of our food ecosystem here in Seattle and around the country. Not only do they provide honey (a nutrient rich local sweetener!), they pollinate and improve production in many garden and commercial agricultural crops. Unfortunately, Colony Collapse Disorder and other diseases have threatened and greatly decreased bee populations in recent years. Thus, we need all the new beekeepers we can get! Keeping a hive or two in your yard will provide pollination benefit to your urban farm and urban farms around the city.
We work with Corky Luster from the Ballard Bee Company to bring hives of productive, resilient, and gentle honeybees to your yard. If you’re interested in this important service, or would like more information, please contact us or contact:
email: corky@ballardbeecompany.com
phone: 206.459.4131
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