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Winterset

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