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Pets, chickens and bees in Rancho Mirage

Rancho Mirage's own rules on pets, chickens and bees, with the code text for every value.

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Each rule below links to the section of the Rancho Mirage Municipal Code it was read from, with the code text one click away (checked October 2026). General information, not legal advice.

What Rancho Mirage's code says

Rancho Mirage code What Rancho Mirage's code adds
Bees
  • Yes, up to 2 permanent hive colonies.
    Applies: Per single-family home in residential zones, on lots of 1 acre or less.
    § 6.70.030 · code text
    The maximum number of permanent beehive colonies that may be kept per single-family dwelling unit shall be limited to two colonies on lots that are one acre and less in area, and four colonies on lots greater than one acre.
  • Yes, up to 4 permanent hive colonies.
    Applies: Per single-family home in residential zones, on lots larger than 1 acre.
    § 6.70.030 · code text
    The maximum number of permanent beehive colonies that may be kept per single-family dwelling unit shall be limited to two colonies on lots that are one acre and less in area, and four colonies on lots greater than one acre.
  • Hives in rear yard, at least 10 feet from all property lines, behind a barrier at least 6 feet high.
    Applies: Applies to all beehive colonies.
    § 6.70.030 · code text
    Beehive colonies shall be located at least ten feet from all property lines.
Permit
  • Register each apiary with the State of California, and notify owners within 500 feet within 2 weeks of registering.
    Applies: Applies to beekeepers.
    § 6.70.030 · code text
    Every person that is the owner or is in possession of an apiary shall comply with the California State requirements for registration of each apiary owned or operated in the city of Rancho Mirage.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I keep chickens or bees at my home in Rancho Mirage?

Rancho Mirage's code: Yes, up to 2 permanent hive colonies. (Per single-family home in residential zones, on lots of 1 acre or less.) (§ 6.70.030); Yes, up to 4 permanent hive colonies. (Per single-family home in residential zones, on lots larger than 1 acre.) (§ 6.70.030).

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