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Rocky Mount staff propose city code changes to allow beekeeping beyond agricultural zones
Summary
City staff presented a proposed amendment to Rocky Mount’s city code to align local rules with state statute on keeping honeybees, add permitting and safety standards, and bring existing permitted hives into compliance; council will consider the ordinance at its September meeting.
City staff presented a draft amendment to the Rocky Mount city code on Aug. 25 that would expand where residents may keep honeybees and add permitting, inspection and safety requirements to align local rules with state law.
Assistant City Manager Joseph (staff presenter) told the council the city’s current ordinance restricts beekeeping to agricultural (A1) zoning parcels, while state statute allows beekeeping on many kinds of parcels. "The proposed amendment does align with best practices. We did consult with the North Carolina Department of Agriculture," Joseph said. He described…
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