[Massplanners] Beekeeping

[Jeff Lacy]

Flyways? Does this involve the sign bylaw? What’s the buzz out there?
Jeff Lacy
Rural Planning Associates 
(413) 230-9693

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> On Jul 14, 2022, at 9:32 AM, Christine Madore via MassPlanners <massplanners at masscptc.org> wrote:
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> 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
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> 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.  
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> Christine
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> 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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>> Thanks
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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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>> Eric Twarog, AICP, Director
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