Are bees allowed? Yes, in AG Agricultural, CN Conservation, and LM Light Manufacturing Districts. Definitions located here.
…7. “Agriculture” means the production, keeping or maintenance, for sale, lease, or personal use, of….breeding and grazing of any or all such animals, including bees and apiary products….”
17.04.140 AG Agricultural District… 2. Permitted Uses.
A. Agriculture.
B. Home Occupation
C. Agricultural services
17.04.150 CN Conservation District 3. Accessory Uses… B. Agriculture, exclusive of dwelling units.
17.04.220 LM Light Manufacturing District 2. Permitted Uses. A. Agriculture….
Does the City spray for mosquitos and can I opt out? information requested by email on 3/12/2025
Nuisance: Beekeeping would not be a nuisance but could be a zoning violation.
Additional Notes: Updated 2/11/2025 after initial survey 12/23/2015
Contact: Barbara Smith
Department: Administration and Public Works
Title: Deputy City Administrator, Director of Public Works
Email: bsmith@algonaiowa.gov
Phone: 515-295-2411
County: Kossuth