On March 7, 2023, the Fremont City Council adopted amendments to the Title 6 Animal Ordinance. The revised ordinance goes into effect on April 6, 2023.
The amendments to Title 6 largely align with public interest in reducing impediments to urban beekeepers by reducing the City’s oversight and enforcement role. The most significant elements of the newly proposed language are summarized as follows:
- Eliminate the requirement that beekeepers obtain a permit from the City of Fremont;
- Eliminate the limit on the number of beehives that an individual may maintain;
- Allow beehives on multi-family balconies or patios;
- Reduce restrictions surrounding bee-hive placement so long as 5 feet of distance from adjacent property lines is maintained;
- Simplify and/or eliminate beekeeping procedural language; and
- Reduce City staff’s role in enforcement and compliance.
To learn about changes to the Animal Ordinance, please visit the Tri-City Animal Shelter’s website at:
https://tricityanimalshelter.org/200/Animal-Ordinance. The Fremont Municipal Code Title 6 (Animals) will be updated to reflect these changes on April 6, 2023.
Contact:
Manager Kelly Miott
Tri-City Animal Shelter
[email protected]
(510) 790-6640
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