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Garbage & Refuse Ordinances Page 3 October 10, 2023 Gem Lake Planning Commission Other Requirements If the city knows they want to permit beekeeping, and have an idea for the permit/licensing process, the standards and requirements for beekeeping uses would then need to be considered. • Should certain districts be prohibited from beekeeping? o Example: Beekeeping is a permitted accessory use in the RE, RX, and RO zoning districts . • Should certain uses be permitted to bee keep? o Example: Beekeeping is permitted as an accessory use if the principal use of the property is ‘Single-Family Detached Residential’. • Should there be a minimum acreage requirement to bee keep? o Example: Beekeeping is prohibited for parcels under 2.25 acres in size. • Setbacks o Example: 25-foot setback from any property line, not to be located in the front yard unless the property is over five acres and district setbacks are met. o Example: 125-foot setback from any neighboring principal structure and 25 feet from any property line. • Colony Density o Example: Limit two colonies on any size lot. o Example: Density of colonies range from between 4 and 8 colonies, dependent on acreage, on lots under five acres. No limit on lots over five acres. • Structure Type and Size o Example: Wooden, removable frame hives are required to be kept in good condition. • Barriers and Signage o Example: A flyaway barrier of six feet in height is required when colonies are within 25 feet of the property line. • On-site Water (to keep bees from flocking to neighboring water bodies) o Example: A water source shall be available on the property within ten feet of each colony. • Sales of Bees and Bee Products o Example: Sale of any bee product is not permitted. • Storage of Comb and Other Waste o Example: Comb and other waste must be disposed of in a sealed, vermin and insect proof, container.