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Farmington planning commissioners direct staff to draft beekeeping ordinance
Summary
At their Feb. 11 meeting, the Farmington City Planning Commission reviewed ordinances from nearby cities and gave staff direction to draft a local beekeeping ordinance with provisions on zoning, colony density, setbacks, barriers, education and inspections.
At its Feb. 11, 2025 meeting, the Farmington City Planning Commission directed staff to prepare a draft beekeeping ordinance after reviewing ordinance language from surrounding communities and discussing enforcement, education and setback standards.
The commission’s action followed a staff presentation comparing ordinances from Lakeville, Rosemount and Eagan and guidance from the Minnesota Hobby Beekeepers Association. Jared, a city staff member who led the presentation, said a typical ordinance would include “definitions, permit requirements, performance standards, and then your permit inspection or terminations.” He summarized common provisions: allowing beekeeping in agricultural and single-family residential districts; linking permitted hive…
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