§ 8175-5.2.1. Apiculture.

a.

Street Separation—No occupied apiary shall be located or maintained within 150 feet of any public road, street or highway, or as modified by the Agricultural Commissioner.

b.

Apiary Location—An occupied apiary shall be located or maintained a safe distance from an urbanized area. For the purpose of this section, an urbanized area is defined as an area consisting of a minimum of 30 acres, with a minimum density of 90 dwelling units. As the size of the area increases, the number of dwelling units must increase proportionately by a minimum of three dwelling units per acre. A "safe distance" shall be determined after investigation by the Agricultural Commissioner.

c.

Dwelling Separation—No occupied apiary shall be located or maintained within 400 feet of any dwelling on adjacent property.

d.

Property Line Separation—No occupied apiary shall be located or maintained within 50 feet of any property line common to other property except that it may be adjoining the property line when such other property contains an apiary, or upon mutual agreement for such location with the adjoining property owner.

e.

Water—Available adequate and suitable water supply shall be maintained on the property near the apiaries at all times.