Chapter 6.13
BEEKEEPING
Sections:
6.13.020 Permitted use – Beekeeping – Apiaries.
6.13.010 Purpose.
To regulate the keeping of bees to protect public safety, health and welfare. [Ord. 737 § 1, 1985].
6.13.020 Permitted use – Beekeeping – Apiaries.
Not more than two bee colonies or beehives, with no more than two supers or honey-collecting cells per colony, shall be permitted provided the following conditions are met:
A. A hive or colony shall maintain a minimum distance of 50 feet from any neighboring property; and
B. Such hives or colonies shall be the property of, or maintained by, the resident/owner of the property upon which the hives or colonies are located; and
C. Adequate water supply shall be provided on site at all times; and
D. All hives or colonies are to be registered with the Riverside County Agricultural Commissioner. [Ord. 737 § 1, 1985].
6.13.030 Exception.
Exceptions to LEMC 6.13.020 may be made by the granting of a conditional use permit. [Ord. 737 § 1, 1985].
6.13.040 Violation – Penalty.
Any person violating any of the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of an infraction and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by fine(s) established by a resolution of the City Council. [Ord. 737 § 1, 1985].