Are bees allowed? Yes, with a Special Exception Use Permit in the A – Agricultural District. City has no ordinances related to honey bees. Procedure for gaining the Special Exception Use Permit is outlined on p. 205 in a document located at:
http://cityofwinterset.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/TITLE-IV-PROPERTY-2.pdf
If a nuisance was called: A zoning violation would be in effect. Special Exception Use Permit requires neighbor input. Definition of Dangerous Animal does not specifically include honey bees.
Additional notes: None.
Contact: Bob Hendricks
Department: Building and Zoning
Title: Assistant City Administrator/Building Inspector and Zoning Official
Email: bhendricks@cwmu.net
Phone: 515-462-1422
County: Madison