Trustees ask staff to research backyard beekeeping regulations
The Village Board discussed resident inquiries about permitting backyard beekeeping and asked staff to gather regulations from surrounding communities and consider safety and restrictions before any policy change. Staff noted apiaries are not currently permitted under village code.
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Trustees discussed questions from residents about whether backyard beekeeping should be allowed in Lake Villa. Administrator Mike Strong said staff had received inquiries and that "apiaries are not currently permitted under Village code, including agricultural zoning districts." Trustees asked staff to review neighboring-community rules, potential restrictions, and public-safety considerations before bringing any ordinance or policy proposal back to the board.
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