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Beekeeping Ordinance Summary <br /> <br />City What is Permitted? Permit Type <br />Andover <br />- Must be zoned R1, R2, or R3 <br />- No restrictions on number of hives for lots greater than 2 acres <br />- Limit 2 hives for lots under 2 acres <br />- 125 foot setback from neighboring principle structure <br />- 25 foot setback from the property line <br />- Hives within 50 feet of a property line need a flyaway barrier <br />- Water source is required on property <br />- Materials must be disposed of in a sealed bee proof and vermin <br />proof container <br />- A license is required <br />- Neighbors within 125 feet of the <br />hives shall be notified <br />Centerville <br />- 0.5 acre minimum <br />- Limit 2 colonies <br />- 25 foot setback from the property line <br />- A license is required <br />- 16 hours of beekeeping training <br />Coon <br />Rapids <br />- Rear yard only <br />- 10 foot setback from the property line <br />- 20 foot setback from the public ROW <br />- If a hive is within 25 feet of a property line, then a flyaway barrier is <br />required in most cases <br />- Colonies are limited based on acreage for lots under 5 acres (2-8 <br />colonies) <br />- No colony limit for lots over 5 acres <br /> <br />- A permit is required <br />- Applicant must attend a beekeeping <br />class <br />Hugo <br />"Bee and apiary products" are included in the purpose of the Agricultural <br />District, no other mention of bees. <br />Meaning bees are permitted in the AG district with little restriction. None