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THE CITY OF TRAIL
BYLAW NO.
2815
A BYLAW TO REGULATE THE KEEPING OF BEES
WHEREAS pursuant to Section 8(3)(k) of the Coiiziiziuziry Charter, a Council may, by bylaw,
regulate, prohibit and impose requirements in relation to animals; and
WHEREAS Council of the City of Trail deems it expedient to regulate the keeping of bees in
the City of Trail;
NOW THEREFORE, Council in open meeting assembled, ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
1.
That this Bylaw may be cited for all purposes as the City of Trail "Beekeeping Bylaw
No.
2815 , 2016".
2.
Interpretation:
In this Bylaw:
"Bee" means the insect Apis mclflfcra;
"Beehive" means a box or receptacle with movable frames, used for housing a colony of
bees;
"Beekeeper" means a person registered to engage in beekeeping under the Animal
Health Act and who owns or controls bees or beehive or beekeeping equipment;
"Colony" means a queen, brood and accompanying adult bees.
3.
Responsibilities of a Beekeeper:
3.1 Beekeepers must comply with the Animal Health Act or other applicable standards
established by the Province of BC.
3.2. Beekeepers have the duty to:
a. adhere to good management practices and maintain beehives in a condition that
will reasonably promote bee health, and prevent swarming and aggressive
behavior.
b. provide an adequate water supply to prevent the bees from seeking alternate
sources.
4.
General Regulations:
4.1 No person shall keep or harbor bees on any parcel of land unless the parcel of land is
located in the Ri, R2, R3 or Al Zone area.
4.2 Any beehive must be located in the rear yard of the property.
4.3 Any beehive must be sited so as to allow a clear flight path of at least 7.5 metres
straight ahead from the front of the beehive to any property line and 3.0 metres from
the side and rear of the beehive to any property line, except where the beehive is:
a. sited behind a solid fence that is 1.8 metres in height running parallel to any
property line and extending at least 6.0 metres beyond the front of the beehive in
both directions, in which case the 7.5 metre setback may be reduced to 3.0 metres
and the 3.0 metre setback may be reduced to 1.0 metre; or
b. elevated such that the underside of the beehive is raised a minimum of 2.5 metres
above ground level, in which case the 7.5 metre setback may be reduced to 3.0
metres.
4.4 The maximum number of beehives/colonies permitted is as follows:
a. Two (2) beehives on any parcel of land that is 929 m2 or less in area.
b. Four (4) beehives on any parcel of land that is greater than 929 m2 in area.
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5.
Offence and Penalties:
5.1 Any person who violates a provision of this Bylaw is guilty of an offence and is liable
to a fine and penalty of not less than $500.00 and not more than $5,000.00 upon
summary conviction.
5.2 Each day that a violation continues to exist is a separate offence against this Bylaw.
READ the FIRST, SECOND and THIRD time the
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,2016.
ADOPTED the
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,2016.
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MAYOR
CORPORATE ADMINISTRATOR
Certified a true copy
ofBylawNo. 2815, 2016.
CORPORATE ADMINISTRATOR
Bylaw No. 2815, 2016: Beekeeping Bylaw
To regulate and impose requirements for the keeping of bees