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Pleasantville

Are bees allowed? Yes, in R-1 District. See excerpt below or download a pdf with this link: http://discoverpleasantville.com/pdfs/2012/code-of-ordinances.pdf

Ch. 165 Zoning – General Provisions and Definitions

165.07 R-1 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT. In R-1 Districts, the following regulations apply, except as otherwise provided herein:

1. Uses Permitted.

A. Single-family dwellings. ….

E. Crop and tree farming; truck gardening

If a nuisance was called: No Nuisance complaint would be valid as crop farming is allowed.

Additional Notes: Definition of animals does not include honey bees.

Contact: Joe Mrstik

Department: Administration

Title: City Administrator and Police Chief

Email: police@discoverpleasantville.com

Phone: 515-848-3112

County: Marion