Are bees allowed? Yes, because there is no code.
Does the City spray for mosquitos and can I opt out? The City does not spray pesticides. There is nothing to opt out of.
If a nuisance was called: It would be valid per code below. See also http://www.independenceia.com/DocumentCenter/View/527
CHAPTER 56 DANGEROUS AND VICIOUS ANIMALS 56.01 Definitions 56.03 Dangerous Animals 56.02 Vicious Dogs 56.04 Abatement Procedures 56.01 DEFINITIONS. For use in this chapter, the following terms are defined: 1. “Dangerous animal” means† : A. Badgers, wolverines, weasels, skunk and mink; B. Raccoons; C. Bees;
Additional notes: Update 9 10 2025 from Matt Chesmore, Building Official: “Looks like you have current information for the City of Independence. We do not spray pesticides.”
Definition of Livestock does not include honey bees.
CHAPTER 122 PEDDLERS, SOLICITORS AND TRANSIENT MERCHANTS
122.17 LICENSE EXEMPTIONS. The following are excluded from the application of this chapter. 1. Newspapers. Persons delivering, collecting for or selling subscriptions to newspapers. 2. Club Members. Members of local civic and service clubs, Boy Scout, Girl Scout, 4-H Clubs, Future Farmers of America and similar organizations. 3. Local Residents and Farmers. Local residents and farmers who offer for sale their own products.
2015 Staff notes that bees are kept in the town’s orchard.
Contact: Matt Chesmore
Department: Building and Code Enforcement
Title: Building Official
Email: MChesmore@independenceia.gov
Phone: 319-334-4711
County: Buchanan