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i i � ` ��' �� 1880 9liain Street, CenterviCle, MNSS038 r�.S�Q,[�lj�Ijf:il �cS?Si 651-429-3232or�F'a�6S1-429-8629 � � January 5, 2011 Merno to Council From Dallas Larson on behalf of Planning and Zoning Commission The Commission is considering a request that the City Code be changed to allow keeping of honeybees in the city. The City of Minneapolis, among other cities, has adopted regulations that a11ow beekeeping. It appears that this can be done safely with some restrictions. The Commission recommends that the City Code be amended to allow beekeeping subject restrictions. The City Code would be amended to identify haney bees as farm animals and then allow them to be kept in residential areas subject to conditions. § 90.05 FARM ANIMALS. Farm animals shall only be kept in an agricultural district of the city or on a residential lot of at least ten acres in size, provided that no animal shelter shall be within 300 feet of an adjoining piece of property. Except that honey bees may be kept in other residential areas subject the following conditions: 1) Lot size shall be a minimum of one-half acre, 2) no more than two bee colonies shall be allowed, 3) hives shall be setback from property lines a minimum of 25 feet, 4) permission must be obtained from owners of all property abutting the proposed site, 5) a permit shall be obtained from the city with payment of a fee as noted in the city fee schedule, and 6) applicant must document having received at least 16 hours of training in beekee�ing. If the City Council supports the change, P&Z will develop the proposed amending ordinance at its next meeting. I I I I I 26