Are bees allowed? Yes, per zoning
- Residential districts have no code prohibiting bee keeping
- Agriculture zoning districts permit apiculture (see citation below or visit http://www.amlegal.com/codes/client/pleasant-hill_ia/)
- See Additional Notes
165.03.5 Zoning Definitions
“Agriculture” means the use of land for agricultural purposes, including those forms of animal husbandry, apiculture….
Nuisance: Could be filed but would need good cause.
Additional Notes: Recently annexed land is zoned agriculture by default until reconsidered.
Contact: Mike Pardekooper
Department: Planning and Zoning
Title: Building Official
Email: mjp@pleasanthilliowa.org
Phone: 515-309-9457
County: Polk