[Massplanners] Beekeeping

[Christine Madore]

Salem just passed an urban agriculture zoning ordinance under accessory
uses.
https://www.salemma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif7986/f/uploads/2nd_passage_urban_agriculture_1.pdf

Specifically:
Honeybees: Honeybees must be owned by a resident of the dwelling on the lot
who shall be responsible for the care and control of the Honeybees. A
maximum of four (4) hives with additional hives pending approval from the
Salem Board of Health. Additional Board of Health regulations may further
limit the number and/or manner of keeping of honeybees on lot. There shall
be Dimensional Regulations, set back regulations, hive placement and
flyways, specific rooftop beekeeping requirements with dimensional
regulations, setback requirements and hive placement.

Christine

On Wed, Jul 13, 2022 at 3:14 PM Belansky, Evan via MassPlanners <
massplanners at masscptc.org> wrote:

> Regulate in zoning? like backyard hobby?  Or commercial?  And what about
> the agricultural exemptions?
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> Evan Belansky
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> Chelmsford Community Development
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> Good Afternoon Planners:
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> Does your community regulate beekeeping and if so, could you forward a
> copy of your regulations?  Thank you very much in advance for any responses.
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> Eric
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