Domestic beekeeping shall be permitted withstanding the following criteria:
(A) The minimum lot size required for beekeeping shall be 6,000 square feet.
(B) The maximum size of the hive shall be equal to one standard hive.
(C) The maximum number of hives allowed shall be determined based on lot size as follows:
Lot Area (square feet)
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Maximum Number of Hives Allowed
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Lot Area (square feet)
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Maximum Number of Hives Allowed
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6,000 - 20,000 | 2 |
20,001 - 30,000 | 2 |
30,001 - 40,000 | 3 |
40,001 - 50,000 | 4 |
50,001 - 60,000 | 5 |
60,001 - 70,000 | 6 |
70,001 - or larger | 7 |
(D) No hive shall be established or kept within 25 feet of a property line.
(E) No hive shall be placed in a front or side yard.
(F) A constant and adequate on-site source of fresh water supply shall be provided, and shall be located closer to the hive than any other water source on adjacent property.
(G) A special permit must be obtained and filed by the town. The hive permit must include a plot plan that indicates the actual size of the lot, the number of hive(s), the location of the hive(s) and water source(s), and their respective distances from the property lines.
(H) In the event that a nuisance is not abated in accordance with § 91.32 with no final appeal made, the town may revoke the beekeeper’s special permit and the beekeeper shall be unable to reapply for another special permit for domestic beekeeping for a period of 12 months. The beekeeper shall appeal revocation of the permit to the Town Council.
(Ord. passed 7-8-2013)