Are bees allowed? No. According to Title B, Chapter Six, Section 4.04 quoted below. No digital citation.
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.
If a nuisance was called: Backyard beekeeping would be misdemeanor per above citation.
Additional notes: Citation above comes from email sent by James C. Martin.
Contact: James C. Martin
Department: Administration
Title: Assistant City Administrator
Email: jmartin@cityofeldridgeia.org
Phone: 563-285-3929
County: Scott