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2. have a convenient water source for the bees located on the subject site that is <br /> within at least 10 feet of the hive. Dripping faucets shall not be allowed; and <br /> 3. have a flyway barrier at the opening of the hive that forces the bees to cross the <br /> property line at a minimum height of six feet. The top of the flyway barrier shall <br /> not be greater than seven feet tall and shall extend beyond either side of the <br /> beehive. The flyway barrier can be solid or vegetative, or use an alternative <br /> composition, as determined by the zoning administrator, with the dimensions and <br /> setbacks determined by the zoning administrator. <br /> F. All hives shall: <br /> 1. be kept in a usable condition at all times, as determined by the City's, code <br /> enforcement officer, animal services officer, or his or her designee; <br /> 2. have removable frames/combs; <br /> 3. be kept off the ground to prevent wood rot; and <br /> 4. be inspected by the beekeeper no less than three times between March 1 and <br /> October 1 of each year to ensure that the conditions of the hive(s) are maintained <br /> and to prevent natural requeening that can lead to swarming. <br /> G. Hive materials and/or equipment shall be stored in a sealed container or placed within a <br /> bee-proof enclosure. Beekeepers shall ensure that no burr comb, honey or related <br /> materials are dropped and/or left on the subject site such that it would attract pests. <br /> H. Hive entrances shall face away from or be parallel to the nearest property line(s). <br /> I. The maximum height of a hive, including the stand, shall not exceed four feet. <br /> J. To prevent swarming, the beekeeper shall continuously manage the hive and requeen <br /> each hive at least once every two years. <br /> K. No beekeeping permit shall be granted if the beekeeping will be detrimental to public <br /> health, safety, and welfare. <br /> L. Notwithstanding the standards set forth above, the Zoning Administrator (or his or her <br /> designee) has discretion to approve additional hives and/or hives in excess of 4 feet in <br /> height if the size, topography, or other physical conditions of the lot can accommodate <br /> such hives. <br /> M. Upon securing a beekeeping permit, an inspection of the site and hives by the City's code <br /> enforcement officer, animal services officer, or their designee (collectively the inspector), <br /> is required at least one week, but no later than three weeks, after bringing the bees on- <br /> site. For such inspections, beekeeper shall be at the site to meet inspector. <br /> 4 <br />