The following regulations govern the keeping of bees and the maintaining of apiaries within the village and are designed to prevent nuisances and prevent conditions that are unsanitary and unsafe. The keeping of bees in the village is allowed only in conformance with the provisions of this section. No person shall keep bees or maintain any apiary in the village in violation of any of the provisions of this section.
A. Apiaries are permitted only upon residentially zoned property, however no apiary is allowed upon vacant property.
B. Apiaries are permitted only in the rear yard and shall meet all zoning district setback requirements.
C. No more than six (6) bee hives or one (1) hive per acre, whichever is greater, may be located upon any lot or parcel of property.
D. All bee colonies must be kept in a removable frame hive, which must be kept in a sound and usable condition.
E. The owner of an apiary must provide a supply of fresh water readily accessible available to all hives at all times.
F. In any instance in which a colony exhibits aggressive characteristics by sting or attempting to sting without provocation or exhibits a propensity toward swarming, the owner shall promptly re-queen the colony.
G. No Africanized bees shall be kept upon any property within the Village.
(Ord. 886, passed 11-21-2023)