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Planning commission endorses public hearing on draft beekeeping ordinance with education, setbacks and removal rules
Summary
Staff presented a revised draft beekeeping ordinance allowing honey bees on residential lots under 2.5 acres subject to an administrative permit, education or experience requirements, setbacks and flyaway barriers; the commission supported scheduling a public hearing.
Farmington City staff presented a revised draft beekeeping ordinance on June 10 and the Planning Commission indicated support for scheduling a public hearing to consider the ordinance.
The draft would allow honey bees on residential lots smaller than 2.5 acres subject to an administrative permit, education or experience standards, location and setback rules, inspection and renewal requirements, and permit-termination procedures.
Jared, a planning staff member, summarized the changes after prior commission feedback. Key provisions in the current draft include a requirement for an administrative permit approved by staff, proof of completion of a basic…
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