HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd. No. 1985-737ORDINANCE N0. 737
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE,
CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 13 TO TITLE 6
OF THE LAKE ELSINORE MUNICIPAL CODE, REGU-
LATING THE KEEPING OF BEES.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, DOES
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION ONE.
Due to a large concentration of bees, not properly maintained, there-
by creating stress to persons allergic to bee sting, limiting use of outdoor
activities of neighboring properties, and to protect the public safety, health
and welfare, there is hereby added to the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code, Chapter
6.13 Bee Keeping and the following Sections:
Section 6'.:13.010 - Purpose.
To regulate the keeping of bees to protect public safety, health and
welfare.
Section 6.13.020 - Permitted Use - Bee Keeping - Apiaries.
Not more than two (2) bee colonies or beehives, with no more than
two (2) supers or honey collecting cells per colony, shall be be permitted
provided the following conditions are met:
A. A hive or colony shall maintain a minimum distance of
fifty feet (50') from any neighboring property; and
B. Such hives or colonies shall be the property of, or maintained
by, the resident/owner of the property upon which the hives or
colonies are located; and
C. Adequate water supply shall be provided on-site at all
times; and
D. All hives or colonies are to be registered with the Riverside
County Agricultural Commissioner.
Section 6.13.030 - Exception.
Exceptions to Section 6.13.020 may be made by the granting of a
conditional use permit.
ection 6.13.040 - Violation--Penal
Any person violating any of the provisions of this chapter shall be
guilty of an infraction and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by
fine(s) established by a resolution of the City Council.
SECTION TWO.
This ordinance shall become effective as provided by law.
INTRODUCED AND PASSED UPON FIRST READING this 2pnd day of
January 1985, upon the following roll call vote:
AYES: KNIGHT, MATSON, STRIGOTTE, VERMILLION, VALENZUELA
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTENTIONS: NONE
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED UPON SECOND READING this. 11th day
of February 1985, upon the following roll call vote:.
AYES:- KNIGHT, MATSON, STRIGOTTE, VERMILLION, VALENZUELA
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTENTIONS: NONE
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ATTEST:
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Jo Ann Money, City Cler
(SEAL)
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'~ APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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JOHN HARP R, CI ATTORNEY
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE
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I, Jo Ann P1oney, City Clerk of the City of Lake Elsinore, DO
HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Ordinance had its first reading on
January 22, 1985 and had its second reading on February 11,
1985 and was passed by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: KNIGHT, MATSON, STRIGOTTE, VERMILLION, VALENZUELA
.NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
J NN h10PJ~ITY CLERK
Y OF LAKE ELSINORE
(.SEAL)
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE )
I, Jo Ann Money, City Clerk of the City of Lake Elsinore,
DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the above and foregoing is a full, true and correct
copy of Ordinance No. 737 of said Council, and that the same
has not been amended or repealed.
DATED: February 19, 1.985
ANN MONEY, CITY C ERK
C Y OF LAKE ELSINORE
(SEAL)