A. Apiary Maintenance: Beekeepers shall keep all beekeeping equipment in good condition and secure unused equipment from weather, potential theft, vandalism or occupancy by migratory colonies. Beekeepers shall ensure that no bee comb, wax or other materials are left upon the grounds of the apiary site. Beekeepers shall promptly store or dispose of any bee comb, wax or other materials which have been removed from the hive in a sealed container or within a building or other beeproof enclosure.
B. Water: Beekeepers shall ensure that a convenient source of water is available within the apiary to the bees at all times. A water supply is not required during winter months and other inactive months. The water source must be maintained so as to not create a breeding site for mosquitoes.
C. Colony Maintenance: Beekeepers shall monitor and maintain their colony or colonies so as not to become a nuisance. Colonies must be monitored on a minimum every other week from March 1 to November 30.
D. Maintenance Records: Beekeepers shall maintain records of colony maintenance and monitoring. Beekeepers shall produce those records to the Director of Public Health upon request. (Ord. 2011-0-86, 12-5-2011)