6.04.100 Beekeeping permitted when.
It is unlawful for any owner or occupant to allow, permit or maintain stands or hives of bees in or upon the owner’s or occupant’s premises if the premises are within 600 feet of any building used for residential purposes in the City; provided, however, that nothing contained in this section shall be deemed or construed to prohibit the keeping of bees:
A. In a hive or box located in a schoolhouse or museum for the purpose of study or observation;
B. In a hive or box located and kept within a physician’s office or laboratory for medical research, medical treatment or scientific purposes;
C. In a hive or box located on residential property for scientific research or study purposes, when maintained in such a manner as to prevent a nuisance or annoyance to surrounding property owners. (Ord. 3226 § 1, 2012; Ord. 1030 § 1; prior code § 4.11.3).