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At most 4 beehives per lot. Applies: Parcels under 10,000 square feet.
§ 102.004 · code textA maximum of four beehives shall be allowed per lot on a parcel of land less than 10,000 square feet. -
1 more beehive for each extra 2,500 sq ft, up to 8 beehives per parcel. Applies: Parcels over 10,000 square feet.
§ 102.004 · code textAn additional beehive is allowable for each additional 2,500 square feet on a parcel of land with an area over 10,000 square feet, up to a limit of eight beehives per parcel. -
Only in rear yards, or in side yards with hives at least 25 feet from the sidewalk, street or alley. Applies: Or side-yard hives behind a fence at least 6 feet high separating the front yard. Hives must not be visible from street, sidewalk or alley.
§ 102.004 · code textBeehives are restricted to rear yards; or side yards where the hives are at least 25 feet from the sidewalk, street, or alley, or separated from the front yard by a fence at least six feet high, and in both cases are not visible from the sidewalk, street or alley. -
Hive at least 25 feet from the neighbor's property line, or hive entrance behind a 6-foot solid fence or hedge. Applies: Honeybee flight path rule.
§ 102.004 · code textA beehive will be located a minimum of 25 feet away from the neighboring property line.
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| Large animals |
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No livestock on property with a multifamily housing unit or complex.
§ 91.402 · code textNo livestock may be kept on property with a multifamily housing unit or complex. -
Horses, ponies, miniature horses or cattle need at least 21,000 sq ft, plus 11,000 sq ft per added animal. Applies: Any property in the city.
§ 91.402 · code textNo person may keep, harbor, or maintain a horse, pony, miniature horse or bovine on any property within the city that is smaller than 21,000 square feet in size. The property must be an additional 11,000 square feet in size for each additional horse, pony, miniature horse or bovine. -
Goats, sheep or pigs need a lot of at least 11,000 sq ft. Applies: Any property in the city.
§ 91.402 · code textNo person may keep, harbor, or maintain a goat, sheep or pig on any property within the city that is smaller than 11,000 square feet in size. -
2 goats, sheep or pigs; each added animal needs 11,000 more sq ft. Applies: Lots of 11,000 sq ft or more; does not apply to properly licensed miniature goats and miniature pigs.
§ 91.402 · code textTwo goats, sheep or pigs may be kept on a property that is 11,000 square feet or larger. The property must be an additional 11,000 square feet in size for each additional goat, sheep or pig. -
At most 2 miniature goats over 4 weeks old. Applies: Lots of at least 6,000 sq ft without a multifamily housing unit or complex; a valid city license or permit is required.
§ 91.407 · code textNo person will keep, harbor, or maintain upon any premises in the city more than two miniature goats, each of which is over the age of four weeks, and only if that person has a valid license or permit from the city.
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| Permit |
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A beekeeping permit before setting up an apiary; fee $25 or as adjusted by the fee schedule; valid 5 years. Applies: Keeping bees. Abutting neighbors are notified and may appeal within 30 days.
§ 102.005 · code textA beekeeping permit is required prior to establishment of an apiary, as follows: -
A city license for each miniature goat, within 30 days of getting it. Applies: Keeping miniature goats.
§ 91.407 · code textNo person will keep, harbor, or maintain upon any premises in the city more than two miniature goats, each of which is over the age of four weeks, and only if that person has a valid license or permit from the city.
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