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§702.010 POLICE REGULATIONS §702.045 119 D. Each beekeeper shall ensure that a convenient source of water is available within 10 feet of the hives at all times that the colonies remain active outside of the hive. E. Each beekeeper shall ensure that no wax comb or other material that might encourage robbing by other bees are left exposed outdoors. Such materials shall be stored in sealed insect-proof containers, or placed within a building. F. No selling of honey permitted without an approved home occupation permit. G. Hives must be setback at least 10 feet from all property lines and at least 25 feet from a principal building on an abutting lot. Hives may not be located in a front yard. H. A flyaway barrier shall shield any part of a property line that is within 20 feet of a hive. The flyway barrier shall be six feet in height and shall consist of a wall, fence, dense vegetation or a combination thereof such that the bees will fly over, rather than through it to reach the hive. If the adjoining property is undeveloped, with no trails through it to reach the hive. If the adjoining property is undeveloped, with no trails located within 20 feet of the property line, then a flyway barrier is not required. A flyway barrier would be required if an undeveloped property becomes developed. I. Each hive shall be equipped with a “Warning: Bee Hive” sign consisting of letters at least 4-inch tall. (Ref. Ord. 1092, 5/13/14) Subd. 5. Application for License: A. Applicant shall complete an application form provided by the City. The application shall include, but not be limited to the following information: a site plan showing the location and size of the premises and the location, size and type of hive. The application shall include an agreement by the applicant that the premises may be inspected by City staff at all reasonable times so as to assure compliance with the conditions outlined in Subdivision 4. B. Renters of single and two-family residential properties must provide evidence of the property owner’s consent. C. The applicant for a license to keep bees shall provide written consent from all owners of property within 100 feet from the property on which the bees will be kept. D. Each beekeeper shall complete a training course prior to issuance of a license by either: i. Providing a certificate of completion from a honeybee keeping course from either the University of Minnesota, Century College or the Three Rivers Park District. ii. Requesting consideration and submit documentation for having completed a comparable course from another institution or instructor. E. The applicant shall present proof of and maintain liability insurance in the amount of at least $100,000 covering damage that may be caused by the beekeeping activity.