Are bees allowed? Yes, in agriculture zoning districts. Read source text (here) or excerpt below:
16-5-21-2: Principal Permitted Uses:
The following uses are permitted in the AG district:
Farming and agriculture, including the raising of field crops and livestock, horticulture, forestry, animal husbandry, and similar farming activities.
Noncommercial nursery.
Railroad or public or quasi-public utility, including substation. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)
Does the City spray for mosquitos and can I opt out? Email requesting information sent on 5/30/2025.
If a nuisance was called: There is mention of an exception to “tended honeybees (sic).” (nuisance link here) Beekeeping under the former Planner was considered a zoning issue rather than a nuisance issue.
Additional notes: last updated 2/7/2025 without mosquito information
Contact: Wally Wernimont
Department: Planning and Zoning
Title: Planning Services Director
Email: wwernimo@cityofdubuque.org
Phone: 563-589-4214
County: Dubuque