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Garbage & Refuse Ordinances Page 2 October 10, 2023 <br />Gem Lake Planning Commission <br /> <br /> <br />BEEKEEPING ORDINANCES <br /> <br />Overview <br />Table 1 highlights other city’s ordinances on beekeeping, comparing the structure and details of each one. An ‘X’ <br />signifies whether a community has the corresponding standard or requirement in their ordinances. Appendix A <br />includes the full beekeeping sections from each ordinance, while Appendix B is a more simplified summary of <br />each city’s ordinance regulations. <br /> <br /> <br />ITEMS TO CONSIDER <br /> <br />Permitting <br />Before evaluating the specific regulations and restrictions of a beekeeping ordinance, below are some questions <br />to begin considering how permitting beekeeping may look. If the City wishes to allow beekeeping, there are <br />different options the city can adopt. See Table 2 for how other cities permit beekeeping. <br />• What type of permit and permitting process should be required, if any? <br />o Would it be approved at the commission, council, or by staff? <br />▪ If permitting beekeeping as a conditional or interim use, the permit would require review by <br />the Planning Commission and approval or denial by the City Council. <br />o How frequently is renewal? <br />▪ Cities that issue permits or licenses administratively may require renewal annually. <br />• Other Permit Requirements <br />o Some communities require ‘Beekeeping Training’ in order to receive a permit or license. <br />o Some communities require notification of neighbors upon issuance of a permit/license <br />• Inspections <br />o Example: A designated City official shall have a the right to inspect the apiary upon prior notice. <br />o Example: A city official may enter and inspect any property licensed, at any reasonable time.