In addition to such other sanctions as may be imposed by law, violation of this section shall be cause for the revocation of any permit issued for beekeeping. Upon complaint of any owner or resident of any property abutting the parcel on which bees are kept, the department of permits and inspections shall require an inspection of the parcel for which the application had been made. If the inspection discloses violation of any provisions hereof, the department of permits and inspections shall cause a notice to be issued to correct the condition in the manner set out in this section. Such notice shall be in writing and shall set forth the violation, and that such violation shall be corrected within seven days, or the permit shall summarily be revoked. Service of such notice shall be by certified mail or personal delivery.
(A) No hive shall be maintained on any parcel where any public outdoor recreational area or public park lies within 100 feet of the exterior boundaries of the parcel.
(B) Bees shall be kept in such a manner so as not to create a nuisance or threat to health or otherwise interfere with the enjoyment of the property of adjacent owners or residents. The following conditions shall exist as a precondition to the issuance of any permit:
(1) A source of fresh water shall be maintained for bees at all times near the hives and on the parcel on which bees are to be kept.
(2) Including the applicant’s own hives, no more than three hives or boxes containing three hives shall be kept on any lot zoned RS120, RS84, RS72, RD60, RG50, RG20, or RG8. In the event that the holder of the permit keeps bees on any parcel in excess of one acre in area, no more than four hives or boxes of four hives shall be maintained per one-quarter (1/4) acre.
(3) No hive shall be maintained within 25 feet of any dwelling or building, except that of the applicant, or any street, road or public right-of-way.
(4) No hive shall be maintained within 25 feet of the exterior boundary of any abutting property, unless there is present a barrier of sufficient height to deflect the flight of bees to a height of not less than six feet between the exterior boundaries of the parcel on which the bees are being maintained and the abutting property. This provision may be waived in writing by the resident of any abutting property.
(5) The applicant shall be registered with the State of Nebraska - Department of Agriculture pursuant to Neb. RS § 81-2,173 (1943).
(6) The foregoing conditions shall be continuously maintained by the holder of any permit issued pursuant to this article.
(Ord. 4007, §§ 1, 2, passed 10-20-2020)