A. Property owners in zones in which apiaries are allowed uses may maintain two (2) hives, or equivalent capacity, per twelve thousand (12,000) square feet of property. In no case shall the total number of hives located on a property exceed eight (8) hives, or equivalent capacity.

B. Hives shall not be located on property owned by a person other than the owner of the hive.

C. Commercial apiaries are only permitted in agricultural zones (A-1, A-5, A-10 and A-20).

D. Hives shall be located in the side yard or rear yard.

E. All hives shall be situated such that the general flight pattern of bees in each colony is in a direction that deters bee contact with humans and domesticated animals. If any portion of a hive is located within twenty-five feet (25') of any property line or public right-of-way, as measured from the nearest point on the hive to the property line, a flyaway barrier of at least six feet (6') in height shall be constructed and maintained around the hive, except as necessary to provide access to the hive. A flyaway barrier shall consist of a solid wall, fence, dense vegetation, or combination thereof that extends at least ten feet (10') beyond the hive in each horizontal direction so that the bees are forced to fly at an elevation of at least six feet (6') above ground level over property lines or public rights-of-way within the prescribed vicinity of the hive.

F. Hives shall be located at least five feet (5') from any property line and at least six inches (6") above the ground, as measured from the ground to the lowest portion of the hive. Hives shall not exceed six feet (6') in height above ground level, as measured from the ground to the tallest point of the hive.

G. Every hive shall be conspicuously marked with the beekeeper’s name, address, telephone number, and state registration number.

H. Each beekeeper shall ensure that a convenient source of fresh water is available to the colony at all times. The water shall be in a location that minimizes any nuisance created by bees that might otherwise seek water on neighboring properties.

I. Hives shall not be located within five hundred feet (500') of a public or private school property.

J. Hives shall be operated and maintained in accordance with the Utah Bee Inspection Act, as the same may be amended, restated, and/or replaced, from time to time.

K. Notwithstanding compliance with the various requirements of this chapter, it shall be unlawful for any person to maintain an apiary on any property in a manner that creates a nuisance or threatens public health or safety. (Ord. 2019-10-002, 10-10-2019)