Are bees allowed? No. According to Title B, Chapter Six, Section 4.04 quoted below. Digital citation here.
4.04 BOTHERSOME ANIMALS. To keep within the City such bothersome animals as barking dogs, bees, cattle, horses, swine and sheep which tend to disrupt the peace and good order of the community.
Does the City spray for mosquitos and can I opt out? Email requesting information sent on 5/30/2025.
If a nuisance was called: Backyard beekeeping would be misdemeanor per above citation.
Additional notes: Updated 2/10/2025 after initial email sent from former Assistant City Administrator James C. Martin 12/16/2015 without mosquito information.
Contact: Jeffrey Martens
Department: Administration
Title: Assistant City Administrator
Email: jmartens@cityofeldridgeia.org
Phone: 563-285-4841
County: Scott