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Rush Valley commission approves conditional use permit for David Andersen’s apiary at 735 North Main
Summary
The Rush Valley Planning & Zoning Commission on May 6 approved a conditional use permit allowing an apiary at 735 North Main Street for applicant David Andersen; he holds state licensing that would allow up to 25 hives. The commission also ratified prior meeting minutes.
The Rush Valley Planning & Zoning Commission approved a conditional use permit on May 6 for an apiary at 735 North Main Street owned by David Andersen. Andersen told the commission he currently maintains one hive and has state licensing that would allow up to 25 hives in the future. The discussion focused on hive placement and state inspection requirements.
Andersen disclosed at the start of the agenda item that he was the applicant and recused himself from voting; Commissioner Scott Hawkins presided while the application was considered. Commissioner Carl Wall moved to approve the conditional use permit; Scott Hawkins seconded the motion. The members voting on the item approved it and the motion carried. After the vote, Chairman David Andersen resumed conducting the meeting.
The commission also ratified minutes from the March 4 and April 1, 2026 meetings by unanimous votes earlier in the session. The board reiterated that conditional use permits may include conditions related to public safety or placement based on state inspection guidance.
Votes at a glance - Approve March 4, 2026 minutes — Motion by Carl Wall; second Scott Hawkins; vote recorded as David Andersen, Scott Hawkins, Kyle Russell and Carl Wall — yes; outcome: approved. - Approve April 1, 2026 minutes — Motion by Kyle Russell; second Scott Hawkins; vote recorded as David Andersen, Scott Hawkins, Kyle Russell and Carl Wall — yes; outcome: approved. - Approve conditional use permit (apiary), 735 North Main — Motion by Carl Wall; second Scott Hawkins; voting members present approved the motion; outcome: approved.
The commission did not list specific operational restrictions in the minutes; meeting participants discussed that any required inspections or placement conditions would follow state licensing and inspection rules.
