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Beekeeping Ordinance Summary <br /> <br />Lake Elmo <br />- Removable frames must be kept in good condition <br />- A water source is required within 10 feet of each colony <br />- Materials must be disposed of in a sealed bee proof and vermin <br />proof container <br />- On 0.75 - 2.5 acres, 4 colonies are permitted <br />- On 2.5 - 5 acres, 6 colonies are permitted <br />- On 5 acres or more, there are no limits <br />- 25 foot setback from the property line of an adjacent residential lot <br />- In person sales are permitted, if standards (f)(1)-(10) of the <br />ordinance are met <br />- A permit is required for lots less <br />than 5 acres <br />- Valid for two growing sessions <br />- Notices mailed to homes within 150 <br />feet of property <br />- Beekeeping training is required <br />Mahtomedi Not permitted Not permitted <br />Newport <br />- Bees are considered a farm animal <br />- Removable frames must be kept in good condition <br />- There are additional structure restrictions in the ordinance, (d)(4) <br />- A water source is required within 10 feet of each colony <br />- Materials must be disposed of in a sealed bee proof and vermin <br />proof container <br />- Hives must be enclosed within a 4 - 6 foot tall, latching fence, within <br />10 feet of the hives. <br />- 1 - 5 acres, 8 colonies are permitted <br />- 5+ acres, city council determines the density <br />- Regardless of lot size, if surrounding lots are not developed, City <br />Council can wave or change the limit <br />- A permit is required in the RE <br />District <br />- Notification mailed to homes within <br />250 of the hive <br />Oakdale No regulations - A permit is required from the City <br />Police Department