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Cedar Rapids

Are bees allowed?  Per zoning.

Yes, permitted in areas with a minimum of 1 A that are zoned agriculture (and commercial)

Definition of Agriculture: https://www.municode.com/library/ia/cedar_rapids/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=CH32ZO_S32.09DE_32.09.020DE

No. Not permitted in residential or commercial

https://www.municode.com/library/ia/cedar_rapids/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=CH23CADOOTAN_23.23BE

23.23 – BEES.

It shall be unlawful for any person to keep or harbor bees unless same is specifically authorized under the Cedar Rapids Zoning Ordinances as agricultural or commercial use. (061-11)

No, not permitted under Urban Agriculture

https://www.municode.com/library/ia/cedar_rapids/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=CH32ZO_S32.04PEUS_32.04.030UECST

Urban Agricultural uses shall be limited to the cultivation of plants and produce. Animal husbandry, livestock, and bees shall not be considered Urban Agricultural uses.

Additional Notes: Citizens may refer to Table of permitted uses

https://www.municode.com/library/ia/cedar_rapids/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=CH32ZO_S32.04PEUS_32.04.020PEUSTA

Beekeeping i­­s possibly permitted on annexed land (see text below)

https://www.municode.com/library/ia/cedar_rapids/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=CH32ZO_S32.01GEPR_32.01.070OFZOMA

ANNEXED TERRITORY

All territory that may be annexed to the City of Cedar Rapids after adoption of this Ordinance shall be assigned a zone district classification within ninety (90) days after annexation. Property that is currently developed shall be assigned a zone district classification that best fits the use, density and dimensional standards of the property. Property that is not currently developed shall be assigned the Agriculture classification.

Contact: Amra Watkins

Department: Zoning

Title: Zoning Officer

Email: a.watkins@cedar-rapids.org

Phone: 319-286-5067

County: Linn