[Ord. No. 20-2296, 8-3-2020]
As used in this Article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
Any stage of the common domestic honey bee, Apis Melifera
Species.
A hive and its equipment and appurtenances, including bees,
comb, honey, pollen, and brood.
A structure intended for the housing of a bee colony.
[Ord. No. 20-2296, 8-3-2020]
A.
Beekeepers shall seek to comply with the best management practices
for Missouri beekeepers as developed by the Missouri State Beekeepers
Association (MSBA).
B.
All bee colonies shall be kept in inspectable-type hives with removable
combs, which shall be kept in sound and usable condition.
C.
Hives are not permitted within ten (10) feet of a lot line as measured
from the closest point of any lot line to the closest point of the
hive.
D.
Hives shall be located only in the rear yard.
E.
Any hive within twenty-five (25) feet of a lot line shall not open
towards that lot line unless that lot line shall have a flyway barrier
of at least six (6) feet in height. The flyway barrier shall consist
of one (1) or a combination of the following: vegetative barrier,
solid wall, fence, or other acceptable barrier that meets the intent
of this Section as determined by the Planning Director.
F.
No hive is permitted within ten (10) feet of a building used for
human habitation on an adjoining lot as measured from the closest
point of such building to the closest point of the hive.
G.
Each beekeeper shall ensure that a convenient source of water is
available at all times. The water source shall be located on the same
property as the hive; not located within ten (10) feet of a lot line
as measured from the closest point of the lot line to the closest
point of the water source; and shall be located within fifty (50)
feet of the hive or less than one-half (1/2) the distance to the nearest
unnatural water source, whichever is closest. The water shall be maintained
so as not to become stagnant.
H.
Beekeepers shall practice good swarm prevention techniques.
I.
It shall be unlawful to keep more than five (5) colonies on any lot
within the City. Exception: Splits are permitted on a temporary basis.
J.
Bees, hives, and the area surrounding the hives shall be maintained
so that they do not create a nuisance.
L.
Existing beekeepers shall be granted an extension for compliance
with the location of any hive up to and including January 1, 2021.
