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The Weirdest Things You’re Allowed to Keep in Your Lubbock Yard
Forget just grills and patio furniture, Lubbock's city ordinances let residents keep surprising additions like beehives right in their own backyards.
For honeybees, residents can have up to four hives on a single city lot. Each hive needs enclosure by a fence and must sit at least 30 feet from property lines. A water source must be within 20 feet of the hive.
This means a homeowner, perhaps near Tech Terrace or down by the Depot District, could potentially become a beekeeper. They might contribute to local ecology and even produce their own honey. Handwritten permission from a majority of neighbors is also required. This adds a community hurdle to the regulatory ones.
So, a buzzing sound from your neighbor's yard might not be so strange after all. It could just be a perfectly legal, well-regulated local apiary at work.
Common questions
How many beehives are allowed on a Lubbock city lot?
- Residents can keep up to four beehives on a single city lot under Lubbock city ordinances. Each hive must be enclosed by a fence, positioned at least 30 feet away from property lines, and have a reliable water source located within 20 feet of the hive itself.
What are the distance requirements for beehives in Lubbock?
- Beehives must sit at least 30 feet away from property lines in Lubbock. Additionally, a dedicated water source must be placed within 20 feet of the hive, and the setup requires proper enclosure by a fence along with majority neighbor permission.
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