(a) It shall be unlawful to keep or harbor more than the following number of bee hives on any lot within the City.
(1) One quarter acre or less lot - 1 hive.
(2) More than one quarter acre lot - 2 hives.
(b) All beehives must be kept a minimum of twenty-five (25) feet from proeprty lines.
(c) A water source must be provided on the premises, placed a minimum of twenty-five (25) feet from the property line.
(d) All beehives shall be protected by a flyaway barrier at least six feet (6') in height consisting of a solid wall, fence, dense vegetation or combination thereof that is parallel to the property line and extends ten feet (10') beyond all hives in each direction so that all bees are forced to fly at an extension of at least six feet (6') above ground level over the property lines in the vicinity of the hives.
(e) Whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the fourth degree. A separate offense shall be deemed committed each day during or on which a violation occurs or continues.
(Ord. 34-2005. Passed 12-12-05.)