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BYLAW NO. 4-2022
OF THE SUMMER VILLAGE OF LAKEVIEW
BEING A BYLAW OF THE SUMMER VILLAGE OF LAKEVIEW IN THE PROVINCE OF ALBERTA
FOR THE PURPOSE OF REGULATING THE KEEPING OF BEES IN URBAN AREAS.
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 7(a) of the Municipal Government Act, a council may pass bylaws for municipal purposes
respecting the safety, health, and welfare of people and the protection of people and property; AND
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 7(h) of the Municipal Government Act, a council may pass bylaws for municipal purposes
respecting wild and domestic animals and activities in relation to them; AND
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 7(i) of the Municipal Government Act, a council may pass bylaws for municipal purposes
respecting the enforcement of bylaws made under the Municipal Government Act or any other enactment including any or
all of the matters listed therein; AND
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 8 of the Municipal Government Act, a council may by bylaw regulate, prohibit, or provide
for a system of licences, permits, or approval including any or all of the matters listed therein.
The Council of the Summer Village of Lakeview, duly assembled, hereby ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
TITLE
1. This Bylaw may be referred to as the "Urban Beekeeping Bylaw".
DEFINITIONS
2. In this Bylaw,
(a) "Adjoining Neighbours" means a site that is contiguous to another site along a common property line. If
the subject site is located on a corner, an adjoining site includes a site that is adjacent across a rear lane,
but not across a street;
(b) "Animal Health Act" means the Animal Health Act, SA 2007, C A-40.2, and any amending or succeeding
legislation, and associated regulations;
(c) "Bee" means the insect Apis mellifera L., also known as honey bees;
(d) "Bee Act" means the Bee Act, RSA 2000, c B-2, and any amending or succeeding legislation, and associated
regulations;
(e) "Beekeeper" means a person who owns and possesses Bees or beekeeping equipment or both;
(f) "Bylaw" means a bylaw of the Summer Village of Lakeview, and includes amendments thereto;
(g) "Bylaw Enforcement Officer" means an individual appointed as such;
(h) "Chief Administrative Officer" or "CAO" means the individual appointed by Council to the position of Chief
Administrative Officer under section 205 of the Municipal Government Act and pursuant to the Chief
Administrative Officer Bylaw No. 6-2020;
(i) "Council" means the Mayor and other members of the Council of the Summer Village of Lakeview as duly
elected from time to time pursuant to the provisions contained in the Local Authorities Election Act;
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(j) "Hive" means beehive equipment inhabited by live Bees;
(k) "Licensing Authority" means the CAO or an individual appointed by the CAO to issue Urban Beekeeping
Licences;
(l) "Pedestrian Walkway" means a path, trail or sidewalk for pedestrian circulation that cannot be used for
motorized vehicular use;
(m) "Provincial Apiculturist" means the individual designated as the Provincial Apiculturist in accordance with
the Bee Act;
(n) "Super" means a Bee Hive box which holds frames used for brood rearing or storing honey;
(o) "Urban Beekeeping Licence" means a licence issued pursuant to the Urban Beekeeping Bylaw; and
(p) "Violation Ticket" is as defined in the Provincial Offences Procedure Act and any amending or succeeding
legislation.
(q) "Municipal Violation Tag" means a Village-issued notice that alleges a Bylaw offence and provides a person
with the opportunity to pay an amount to the Village in lieu of prosecution for the offence;
(r) "Peace Officer" is as defined in the Provincial Offences Procedure Act, RSA 2000, c P-34, and any amending
or succeeding legislation; and
(s) "Village" means the Summer Village of Lakeview, a municipal corporation of the Province of Alberta, and
includes, where the context so requires, the area contained within the boundaries of the Summer Village
of Lakeview;
INTERPRETATION
3. The headings in this bylaw are for reference only.
REQUIREMENT FOR LICENCE
4. This Bylaw enables beekeeping as urban agriculture and no person shall own or keep Bees unless properly licensed in
accordance with this Bylaw.
5. An Urban Beekeeping Licence may not be issued to an individual under the age of eighteen (18) years.
URBAN BEEKEEPING LICENCE APPLICATION AND INFORMATION
6. Before the issuance or renewal of a licence pursuant to this part, the owner of the Hive must submit to the Licensing
Authority:
(a) completed Urban Beekeeping Licence application form;
(b) the appropriate licence fee prescribed in Schedule A; and
(c) any other additional information required by the Licensing Authority, including, but not limited to:
i.
the name, address, and contact information of the Beekeeper;
ii. written permission from the registered property owner to install Hives on the property, where
the Beekeeper is not the registered property owner;
iii. written permission from the authorized property leaseholder or licence holder to install Hives on
property, where the Beekeeper is not the authorized leaseholder or licence holder of the property;
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iv. a drawing that shows the Hive location on the property, and associated setbacks if there is no
solid fence and/or the property is adjacent to a Pedestrian Walkway;
v. proof of success in urban beekeeping training from an accepted organization or association;
vi. proof of support and assistance from a qualified mentor for the first year of beekeeping;
vii. a disease and swarm control plan;
viii. proof of registration with the Provincial Apiculturist every year by June 30; and
ix. a copy of the premises identification number pursuant to the Animal Health Act.
7. Notwithstanding Section 6, at the time of initial application for an Urban Beekeeping Licence, the applicant must
demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Licensing Authority that all Adjoining Neighbours have been notified of the intent
to apply for a Beekeeping Licence on the Subject Property. If an adjoining property of the Subject Property is
undeveloped or developed but otherwise vacant, the applicant is not required to notify that adjoining property.
8. An Urban Beekeeping Licence is required for each property that has a Hive or Hive authorized to be placed on Municipal
Lands.
9. Urban Beekeeping Licences are valid for one (1) year following the date of issuance.
10. No person shall give false information when applying for an Urban Beekeeping Licence pursuant to this Urban
Beekeeping Bylaw.
11. The Licensing Authority may refuse to issue an Urban Beekeeping Licence or may revoke an Urban Beekeeping Licence
by providing written notice to the applicant or licensee.
LICENCE TRANSFERS
12. Urban Beekeeping Licences issued under this Bylaw shall not be transferable from one person or property to another.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE URBAN BEEKEEPER
13. Beekeepers must comply with the Bee Act and the Animal Health Act.
14. Beekeepers, or the owner of any parcel of land on which the Bees are kept, must ensure:
(a) good husbandry practices and maintenance to prevent swarming, aggressive behaviour, and disease; and
(b) that adequate water is provided at all times for the Bees to deter the Bees from seeking water from
alternate sources.
URBAN BEEKEEPING GENERAL REGULATIONS
15. Beekeeping in parks, reserve land, or on open spaces occupied, managed, or owned by the Village is not permitted
unless authorized.
16. This Bylaw applies to the activity of beekeeping for personal use only.
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17. This Bylaw does not relieve a person from complying with any Federal or Provincial law or regulation, other Village
Bylaw, or any requirement of any lawful permit, order or licence.
18. Vehicle access on Municipal Lands will only be allowed during dry conditions to ensure that the vegetation mat is not
disturbed.
HIVE REQUIREMENTS FOR URBAN BEEKEEPING
19. A Hive must include a bottom board, a Hive cover, and a maximum of four (4) Supers. The Hive must not measure
more than 127 cm (50 in.) x 51 cm (20 in.) x 51 cm (20 in.).
20. Hive entrances are to be directed away from adjoining properties.
21. Hives are to be located:
(a) a minimum of three (3) metres (10 feet) from all property lines; or
(b) within a rear yard enclosed by a solid fence or hedge a minimum of 1.8 metres (6 feet) in height.
22. A maximum of two (2) Hives are permitted per applicant.
ENFORCEMENT
23. At any reasonable time, the Licensing Authority or a Peace Officer may enter upon any property in order to ascertain
whether or not the provisions of this Bylaw are being observed.
24. Should a beekeeping site, Hive, or Beekeeper be found to be non-compliant with this Bylaw at any time, the Urban
Beekeeping Licence may be revoked. Should Hive(s) and Bees need to be relocated, all costs and associated
expenditures related to the removal shall be the responsibility of the property owner.
25. A person who contravenes any provision of this Bylaw is guilty of an offence.
26. In the case of an offence that is of a continuing nature, a contravention of a provision of this Bylaw constitutes a separate
offence with respect to each day, or part of a day, during which the contravention continues. A person guilty of such
an offence is liable to a fine in an amount not less than that established by this Bylaw for each such separate offence.
27. A Person who is guilty of an offence under this Bylaw is liable:
(a) to a fine of $250.00; or
(b) on summary conviction, to a fine not exceeding $10,000.00 or to an order of imprisonment for not more
than 1 year, or both.
28. A Peace Officer may issue, with respect to an offence under this Bylaw, a Municipal Violation Tag specifying the fine
amount established by this Bylaw.
29. Where a Municipal Violation Tag is issued, the fine amount indicated thereon may be paid as directed in lieu of
prosecution.
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30. A Peace Officer may issue, with respect to an offence under this Bylaw, a Violation Ticket:
(a) specifying the fine amount established by this Bylaw; or
(b) requiring an appearance in court without the option of making a voluntary payment.
31. Where a Violation Ticket specifies a fine amount, a voluntary payment equal to the specified fine amount may be made
as directed.
SEVERABILITY
32. In the event that any provision of this Bylaw is found to be contrary to law by any Court of competent jurisdiction
then that provision shall be severed, and the remainder of the Bylaw shall be of full force and effect.
CERTIFIED COPY OF RECORD
33. A copy of a record of the Village, certified by the CAO as a true copy of the original, shall be admitted in evidence as
prima facie proof of the facts stated in the record without proof of the appointment or signature of the person signing
it.
Read a first time this day of 2022.
Read a second time this day of 2022.
Read a third and final time this day of 2022.
_______________________________________
Mayor
_______________________________________
Chief Administrative Officer
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SCHEDULE OF FEES
Fee Description
Fee
Urban Beekeeping Licence Fee
Urban Beekeeping Licences are valid for one (1) year
following the date of issuance.
$40.00