HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 908 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.
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(6) Equipment shall be maintained in good condition in accordance with
accepted best management practices. Unused beekeeping equipment shall
be properly disposed of or stored indoors.
(7) Licenses are valid indefinitely so long as the hives are operated continuously.
License may be revoked or denied by the City Council based on negligence
or nuisance. In such event, the property owner shall be provided with an
opportunity to be heard. Licenses shall expire upon lapse in use for a period
exceeding two years or upon a transfer of property ownership.
SECTION 2. In accordance with Section 3.07 of the City Charter, City staff shall have the
following summary printed in the official City newspaper in lieu of the complete ordinance:
On September 14, 2015, the City Council adopted Ordinance 908 that amends
Chapter 701 of Mounds View Municipal Code to provide for limited and controlled
raising and keeping of Honeybees on single family residential properties.
Residents would be limited to no more than four hives. Hives would need to be
located in rear yards only. A printed copy of the ordinance is available for
inspection during regular business hours at Mounds View City Hall and is
available on line at the City's web site located at www.ci.mounds-view.mn.us.
SECTION 3. This ordinance takes effect 30 days after its publication in the official City
newspaper.
INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING: August 24, 2015
SECOND READING AND ADOPTION: September 14, 2015
PUBLICATION DATE: September 25, 2015
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ATTEST:
James Ericson, City Administrator
(seal)