The following provisions shall apply to apiaries in the R1, R3, R5, R8, R12, R16, VC, MX, GC, ORI, LI, and GI zoning districts.
(A) The apiary shall be located at least 10 feet from any lot line.
(B) The apiary shall be located behind a solid fence, hedge, or other barrier that is at least 6 feet in height, runs parallel to the property line, and extends 10 feet beyond the apiary in each direction.
(C) A water supply shall be provided to minimize honeybees from seeking water off-site.
(D) Apiaries shall comply with Maryland Department of Agriculture Regulations as they pertain to beekeeping.
(E) Beekeepers shall be registered by Maryland Department of Agriculture and failure to maintain registration with the state constitutes a violation of this section.
(Ord. 12-08-603, 4-17-2012; Ord. 14-23-678, 11-13-2014)