§ 90.064 REQUIRED CONDITIONS.
   (A)   Honey bee colonies shall be kept in hives with removable frames, which shall be kept in sound and useable condition.
   (B)   A constant supply of water shall be provided for all hives, except during the dormant period.
   (C)   Materials from a hive or colony which might encourage the presence of honey bees, such as wax comb, shall be promptly disposed of in a sealed container or placed within a building or other bee-proof enclosure.
   (D)   Beekeeping equipment shall be maintained in good condition. Unused beekeeping equipment must be protected to prevent occupancy by swarming honey bees.
   (E)   Hives shall be continuously managed to provide adequate living space for their resident honey bees in order to prevent swarming.
   (F)   In any instance in which a colony exhibits unusual aggressive behavior, it shall be the duty of the beekeeper to promptly implement appropriate actions to address the behavior.
   (G)   Honey may not be sold from any residential property unless a permit has been obtained and required conditions met in accordance with the city’s zoning code.
(Prior Code, § 6-8-5) (Ord. 634, passed 4-11-2016)