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ORDINANCE 908 CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 701 OF THE MOUNDS VIEW CITY CODE TO ADD PROVISIONS FOR THE KEEPING AND RAISING OF HONEY BEES IN CERTAIN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS The City of Mounds View ordains: SECTION 1. The City Council of the City of Mounds View hereby amends Title 700, Chapter 701, of the Mounds View Zoning Code by deleting the str4 ken language and adding the underlined text as follows: 701.06: RAISING/KEEPING DOMESTIC OR FARM ANIMALS: Subd. 1. Nuisance Declared: It is hereby declared to be unlawful and a public nuisance affecting the public peace. safety. and welfare for an owner or resident within the City to keep or raise any farm animal • - - - - - • _. - • e _ - . -e _ e . - _ - - - - _ -• - • . - - _ _ •. --, except as noted below. b. Residents on properties zoned R-1, Single Family Residential, may be permitted to keep and raise honeybees under the following conditions and restrictions: (1) Residents seeking approval to keep and raise honeybees shall submit an application, application fee and site plan. Applications shall be considered by the City Council which shall hold a public hearing on the matter. (2) Applicants for a beekeeping license shall provide proof of applicable training or provide a waiver indicating how required experience has been obtained. (3) Hives shall only be located in rear yards and be set back at least ten (10) feet from property lines and subject home, and at least twenty-five (25) feet from any public trail or walkway. No more than four (4) hives shall be permitted. Hive openings shall face in toward subiect property's backyard. (4) A clean water source shall be provided on the subject property. (5) A beekeeper may receive temporary allowance for an additional hive in the event a swarm is collected and until a new home is found for the colony. In no event shall temporary allowance exceed six (6) months.