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Planning Commission recommends city council approve residential beekeeping ordinance
Summary
The City Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend Ordinance 2025-006, which would allow beekeeping on residential lots under 2.5 acres with an annual permit, training or experience requirements, setbacks and inspection provisions; the ordinance now goes to city council for final approval.
The City Planning Commission on Aug. 12 recommended that the City Council adopt Ordinance 2025-006 to allow regulated beekeeping on residential lots smaller than 2.5 acres.
The ordinance, presented by planning staff member Jared, would create an administrative permit for beekeeping valid for one year, require proof of basic beekeeping training or three years’ experience, set fees and establish setbacks, barriers and inspection requirements. “Staff is pleased to present ordinance 2025-006, an ordinance related to beekeeping,” Jared said during the public hearing.
Commissioners emphasized that the measure is intended to regulate activity already occurring in the city, not to immediately expand…
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