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Keosauqua

Are bees allowed? Per zoning.

Yes, if zoned for conventional ag

No, if zoned for Class A residential district (click here to view a scan of greenhouse clause from city) :

7 – 10 ZONING

4. Greenhouses, and customary agricultural operations as permitted in item 12 following, but no livestock or fowl are to be raised in the district.

[ORD 127] 12. Operations including a garden, nursery, and greenhouse, subject to the following restriction:

a. No greenhouse heating plant shall be operated within 75’ of any adjoining lot line.

Applicable city code here:

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If a nuisance was called: Anything left in neglect can be claimed as a nuisance. City Council decides action to be taken.

Additional notes:  None

Contact: Linda Mott

Department: N/A

Title: City Clerk

Email: citykeo@netins.net

Phone: 319-293-3536

County: Van Buren