A beekeeping permit is required prior to establishment of an apiary, as follows:
(A) The applicant shall submit and the Animal Control Officer shall review plans demonstrating compliance with the standards of § 102.004. Plans shall be accompanied by a fee of $25, or as adjusted by the city’s annually adopted Fee Schedule. Each beekeeping permit shall be issued for a five-year period.
(B) The Animal Control Officer shall cause a notice to be given to all households that reside at property that abuts the property of the proposed apiary. Notice shall state that the beekeeping permit will be approved by the Animal Control Officer unless an appeal is received from one of the neighbors within 30 days of the notice. The notice shall include the property address were the apiary is proposed to be established.
(C) Within 30 days of receipt of an appeal, the beekeeping permit shall be set for hearing with the City Council. The City Council may approve the permit if it is consistent with the standards of § 102.004; may approve with conditions of approval to ensure the health and safety of neighbors; or deny the beekeeping permit if it does not meet the standards or is unsafe for neighbors.
(Ord. 784-C.S., passed 7-17-12)