HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd. 501 - Amended HoneybeesCITY OF ANDOVER
COUNTY OF ANOKA
STATE OF MINNESOTA
ORDINANCE NO. 501
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANDOVER HEREBY ORDAIN AS
FOLLOWS:
CITY CODE TITLE 5: POLICE REGULATIONS, CHAPTER 1: ANIMAL
CONTROL, ARTICLE D: HONEY BEES (APIS MELLIFERA)
5-1D-1: MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR KEEPING OF BEES:
A. Location: Honey bee keeping shall only be permitted on properties
that are zoned R-1: Single -Family Rural Residential, R-2: Single -
Family Estate Residential, of R-3: Single -Family Suburban Residential
or R-4: Single-Familv Residential.
B. Lot Size: Honey bee keeping shall aet be permitted on any property more
than or equal to of less than two acres. On lots greater than 2 of 2 5
acres, there shall be no restriction on the number of hives, though all other
requirements of the City Code shall be met.
1. Honey bee keeping may be permitted on a property less than 2 acres
in size subject to the following conditions:
a. The hive(s) are at least 125 feet from a neighboring principle
structure;
b. There are no more than 2 hives;
c. A license is obtained pursuant to the provisions stated herein.
Application shall be made on a form provided by the City. If
approved, a license shall be issued for a period of 2 years;
d. Property owners and occupants within one hundred twenty five
feet (125') of subject properties shall be notified in writing.
C. Hive Location Requirements: Every effort should be made to locate
hives in the center of the property, as far from the property lines as
possible. All hives must be set back a minimum of 25 feet from the
property line.
5-1D-2: REQUIRED IMPROVEMENTS AND MAINTENANCE:
A. All hives located closer than 50 feet to a property line shall be
surrounded by a hedge or other similar barrier to ensure that the
bees assume a vertical flight pattern upon entering or exiting the
hive.
4-B. A convenient source of water shall be provided at all times to avoid
the congregation of bees at swimming pools, bird baths, or other
water sources where they might come in contact with people or
pets.
D-.C. No wax comb or other such materials are to be left on the grounds of
the property. Upon removal from the hive, all such material shall be
promptly disposed of in a sealed, bee -proof container or placed
within a building or other bee -proof enclosure.
5-1D-3: VIOLATION; PENALTY: Any person who shall violate
any provision of this article shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon
conviction thereof, shall be punished as defined by state law.
All other Titles, Chapters and Sections of the City Code shall remain as written
and adopted by the Andover City Council.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Andover this 4th day of February 2020.
ATTEST: -
Michelle Hartner, City Clerk
CITY OF ANDOVER:
Julie Trude, Mayor
CITY OF ANDOVER
COUNTY OF ANOKA
STATE OF MINNESOTA
ORDINANCE NO. 501 SUMMARY
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY CODE TITLE 5, POLICE REGULATIONS, CHAPTER 1:
ANIMAL CONTROL, ARTICLE D: HONEY BEES (APIS MELLIFERA)
STATUTORY AUTHORIZATION AND POLICY
Statutory Authorization
This ordinance amendment is adopted pursuant to the authorization and policies contained in Minnesota
Statute 412.
Policy
The purpose of these regulations is to protect the public health, safety and welfare. The amendments to City
Code Title 5, Chapter 1, Article D change the existing requirements for the keeping of bees to the following:
Honey bee keeping is permitted in Single-family Residential districts on greater than two acres with no
restrictions on the number of hives. On lots of less than two acres bee keeping may be permitted provided the
hives are at least 125 feet from neighboring principal structures, there are no more than two hives, a license is
obtained from the City, and property owners within 12511 are notified in writing. Hives will no longer be
required to be surrounded by a fence. All other requirements will remain unchanged.
GENERAL PROVISIONS AND
Jurisdiction
The provisions of this ordinance shall apply to the City of Andover.
Enforcement
The City Administrator or his/her designee shall have the authority to enforce the provisions of this
ordinance.
Interpretation
Interpretation of the provisions of this ordinance shall be held to be the minimum requirements and shall be
liberally construed in the favor of the governing body.
A printed copy of this ordinance is available for inspection by any person during regular hours of the City
Clerk.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Andover on this 4" day of February 2020.
ATTEST:
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Mic elle Hamner, City Clerk
CITY OF ANDOVER
uli Trude, Mayor