FYI: Indy Rezone Beekeeping Ordinances

From: "CIBA MEMBERS" <donotreply@PROTECTED>

Date: April 6th 2016

To: CIBA Beekeeping Members and other interested parties

Re: Beekeeping Ordinances for Indianapolis Marion County

Following an extensive review process, the new Indy Rezone ordinances went into effect on April 1 (620 pages)

For those of you who are curious what the final wording regarding beehives the relevant text appears on page 445/446:

The Zoning Ordinance – Indianapolis-Marion County – Effective April 1, 2016

Personal Garden

Personal beekeeping of domesticated honeybees is permitted in all districts. Without a personal livestock license, the number of bee hives on a site shall be limited to 8 hives. No bee hive shall be larger than 16 cubic feet.
Bee hives may be located on the ground or on the roof of a building with a permanent foundation.
If the opening of any bee hive located on the ground opens toward an area on-site or another lot that is an activity area, such as a walkway, play area, patio, then a barrier must be provided to cause the bee flight path to be directed at least six feet above the area.

If you are currently a beekeeper or considering becoming a beekeeper, we remind you of the considerable resources available to you here in Indianapolis Marion County. Included are the following:

Central Indiana Beekeepers Association (CIBA)

http://indyurbanbeekeeping.org

3rd Monday of the Month, 6:30 to 8:30 PM

Holiday Park Nature Center

6363 Spring Mill Rd.

Indianapolis IN 46260

Indy Southside Beekeepers Club

Facebook: Indy Southside Beekeepers

1st Tuesday of the Month, 7:00 to 9:00 PM

Franklin Township Civic League

8822 Southeastern Ave

Indianapolis IN 46239