A. Distance From Property Lines: Hives shall be kept a minimum of five feet from all of the lot's property lines, and oriented so that flight patterns face away from the closest lot fence line on the lot.
B. Flyways: A hive shall be placed on a lot so that the general flight pattern of the bees is in a direction and distance that will deter bee contact with humans and domesticated animals. If this cannot be achieved due to lot constraints, the beekeeper shall install a fly-wall at least two feet higher than the hive entrance, and no more than five feet from said entrance. The fly- wall shall be made of vegetation or fencing material.
C. Fencing: If the lot where a hive is located is not completely fenced in, the beekeeper shall erect a fence and/or barrier around the hives themselves that will be at least four feet high and no closer than five feet from the hive. The requirements of this subsection C shall not apply to a hive on a rooftop.
D. Signage: A weatherproof sign at least ten inches by ten inches shall be installed at either the entrance(s) of the yard or the entrance to the fence erected around a hive in a non-fenced in yard. The sign shall read "State Registered Beehive(s) on Property" or similar language that makes it clear that bees are on the premises. The Village-issued permit number must be included and displayed clearly. (Ord. 3666, 11-27-2017)