An apiary is defined as one (1) or more hives, stands, boxes or other structures, natural or otherwise, containing bees.
Sec. 11-3(1). Regulations. The following beekeeping regulations apply:
(a) The density of apiaries in any zoning district except property zoned "SR" or "UR" pursuant to the section 23-30(a) and section 23-36(a) of the Tucson Code, shall not exceed one (1) hive, stand, box or other structure, natural or otherwise, containing bees for each twenty-five hundred (2500) square feet of lot area.
(b) If bees are kept within thirty (30) feet of any exterior lot boundary line, a barrier shall be erected that will prevent bees from flying through it. Such barrier shall:
(1) Be at least five (5) feet in height and shall consist of plant, hedge or any constructed material:
(2) Extend at least thirty (30) feet beyond the apiary(s) in both directions.
(c) Fresh, clean watering facilities for bees shall be provided on the premises.
Sec. 11-3(2). Registration.
(a) Each beekeeper shall register the beekeeping operation with the Arizona Commission of Agriculture and Horticulture.
(Ord. No. 6387, § 1, 2-10-86)
Editors Note: Prior to its repeal and reenactment by § 1 of Ord. No. 6387, § 11-3 was entitled "Beekeeping" and was derived from 1953 Code, ch. 18, § 2 and Ord. No 2133, § 1, adopted Jan. 16, 1961.
State Law References: Regulation of bees and apiaries generally, A.R.S. § 3-801 et seq.