CHAPTER 8.10
BEEKEEPING

SECTION:

8.10.010: Purpose

8.10.020: Certain Conduct Unlawful

8.10.030: Hives On Residential Lots

8.10.040: Beekeeper Registration

8.10.050: Hives

8.10.060: Flyways

8.10.070: Water

8.10.080: Beekeeping Equipment

8.10.090: Conflict With County Health Department Regulations

8.10.010: PURPOSE:

The purpose of this chapter is to authorize beekeeping subject to certain requirements intended to avoid problems that may otherwise be associated with beekeeping in populated areas. (Ord. 71-09 § 2, 2009)

8.10.020: CERTAIN CONDUCT UNLAWFUL:

Notwithstanding compliance with the various requirements of this chapter, it shall be unlawful for any person to maintain an apiary or to keep any colony on any property in a manner that threatens public health or safety, or creates a nuisance. (Ord. 71-09 § 2, 2009)

8.10.030: HIVES ON RESIDENTIAL LOTS:

   A.   As provided in this chapter, and notwithstanding any contrary provision in title 21A of this code, an apiary, consisting of not more than five (5) hives or an equivalent capacity, may be maintained in a side yard or the rear yard of any residential lot. On a residential lot which is one-half (0.5) acre or larger, the number of hives located on the lot may be increased to ten (10) hives.

   B.   A person shall not locate nor allow a hive on property owned or occupied by another person without first obtaining written permission from the owner or occupant. (Ord. 71-09 § 2, 2009)