Keeping of Bees

Have you ever wanted to try your hand at Beekeeping? In the Village of Campbellsport, YOU CAN! The hobby of beekeeping is becoming more common in some areas.

A beekeeping permit is required before a person can keep, maintain or allow no more than two (2) hives of bees on an owner-occupied lot located in a residential zoning district within the Village of Campbellsport as specified in Village ordinance § 192-21 Keeping of bees.

 

Things you need......

- Initial fee of $30.00. Permit is good from April 1st through March 31st. $5.00 late fee added if renewed after April 1st.

- Site plan (sketch) of the property, including the proposed location(s) of the hive(s) and distances from the side and rear property lines.

 - Receipts or documentation from the U.S. Postal Service (certified mail) or other mail provider demonstrating that notification was mailed to all principal residents of each property immediately adjacent to the property on which the hive(s) will be located of the applicant’s intent to keep bees. Properties with shared property lines are considered adjacent. Properties are not considered adjacent when they are located across a street or alleyway.

- A signed statement from the applicant that s/he will comply with the provisions and requirements of the Village of Campbellsport Code Chapter 192.

- The applicant may be required to obtain a fence permit for the flyway barrier.