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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.
Except with written consent of the city engineer, approved by the mayor and council, no person shall:
Sec. 11-4(1). Blast rock or stone with powder, dynamite, nitroglycerine or any other explosive substance or compound within the city;
Sec. 11-4(2). Carry on the business of blasting rock or stone with powder, dynamite, nitroglycerine or any other explosive substance or compound, or any business to which such blasting is an incident, within one (1) mile of the corporate limits of the city.
(1953 Code, ch. 18, § 3)
The burning of garbage, rubbish, trash, grass clippings, tree prunings, waste trade materials, junk auto bodies or parts thereof, or tires, and any other articles in open fires, bonfires, incinerator or burning devices, or in other manner, outside of a regular building and within the city is hereby prohibited except as specifically permitted. Except as specifically provided, any such fire or burning is hereby declared to be a public nuisance and unlawful.
(1953 Code, ch. 18, § 37a)
Cross References: Fire protection and prevention generally, ch. 13.
No person shall kindle, suffer, maintain, authorize, or permit any open fire or bonfire, or use or operate with fire any incinerator or other burning device outside of a regular building within the city without the permit specified in section 11-7.
(1953 Code, ch. 18, § 37a)
Upon application in writing therefor, the chief of the fire department, shall issue a permit for any of the fires or acts specified by the provisions of sections 11-5 and 11-6 when he has determined by examination and investigation of the premises and burning devices, if any, proposed to be used under such permit, that such fire or burning will not cause dense smoke, acrid or offensive odors or vapors, sparks, fly ash, or other harmful elements to travel more than one hundred (100) feet from the point of origin, or emanation thereof, in any area or neighborhood where buildings are closer together than one hundred (100) feet. In all other areas such permit may be granted when surrounding conditions, character and location of buildings, method of proposed burning, the devices used, or any other similar factors assure that such dense smoke, acrid or offensive odors or vapors, or other harmful elements resulting therefrom will not travel through or onto surrounding homes or buildings or will not injuriously or adversely affect neighboring areas. Whenever the fire chief shall determine and find that the granting of such permit will create a fire hazard because of the close proximity of buildings or other physical conditions present, no permit shall be issued or granted. No charge shall be made for such permit.
(1953 Code, ch. 18, § 37a)
Each such permit issued shall specify the address and precise location, size, type, or kind of fire or burning operation covered thereby, the time or times permitted, the duration and limitation of hours thereof, if any, the expiration date of the permit, the kind, type or specifications of the burning device or devices, if any, to be used, and any other similar restrictions, specifications or limitations which shall be reasonably necessary to effectuate compliance with provisions of this section. Failure to observe and comply with the terms, conditions and limitations specified in any such permit shall constitute a violation of this section.
No such permit shall be valid for a period of longer than six (6) months.
(1953 Code, ch. 18, § 37a)
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