Sec. 5.1.63

Other

• Barrier heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. when beehive less than 10 ft above ground and within 30 ft of lot line6 ft

  The barrier must be no less than six feet in height and extend no less than ten feet in length on either side of the beehive.

• Barrier length on either side of beehive10 ft

  The barrier must be no less than six feet in height and extend no less than ten feet in length on either side of the beehive.

• Location limited to rear yardYardThe open space left between a building and its lot line — the space a setback creates.

  The beehive and all related materials may only be located within the rear yard of the lot as shown in Figure 1.

• Minimum distance from public right-of-way or adjoining lot line10 ft

  It shall be unlawful for any person to keep, place, or allow a beehive to remain closer than ten feet to a public right-of-way or to the lot line of an adjoining lot not owned by the person maintaining the beehive.

• Minimum distance from any structure other than owner's30 ft

  Closer than 30 feet to any structure other than the structure of the person maintaining the beehive.

• Notice to abutting owners prior to establishment10 days

  The notice shall be mailed or delivered at least ten days prior to the establishment of beehives on the lot.

• Beehive entrance orientation

  All beehives shall be oriented with the entrance facing away from the adjacent lot or public right-of-way.

• Sign warning of bees required

  The beekeeper shall conspicuously post a sign warning individuals of the presence of bees. This sign shall include the lot owner's name and a telephone number at which the beekeeper can be reached in case of emergency.