(A) Up to five beehives are allowed on a single parcel within the corporate limits.
(B) Hives shall be placed at ground level or securely attached to anchor stands.
(C) Hives can be placed no closer to property lines than ten feet.
(D) The beehives must be removed from the premises if the owner no longer maintains it, or if removal is necessary to protect the public's health, safety, and welfare.
(E) Violation of this section may constitute an infraction in accordance with § 10.99 of this Code and G.S. § 14-4.
(Ord. 2016-O-14, passed 7-19-16; Am. Ord. 2022-O-01, passed 3-1-22) Penalty, see §
97.99
Statutory reference:
Local Regulation of Beehives G.S. § 106-645 (Session Law 2015-246, House Bill 44, adopted September 23, 2015)