Local Government Food Policy Database
Keeping of Honeybees, City Council Bill 548, Ordinance No. 59-87(b)(2)c
| Jurisdiction Name | Denver |
| State / Province | CO |
| Country | United States |
| Type of Government | Municipality |
| Population | 600,158 |
| Population Range | 250,000 to 999,999 |
| Year | 2008 |
| Policy Type | ordinance |
| GFC Topic | community food production |
| Keywords | agriculture, bees, food production, healthy, honeybees, keeping of honeybees, land use, local, local food production, local foods, urban, urban agriculture, zoning |
| Adopting Government Department(s) | Denver City Council |
| Lead Implementing Entity(s) | Denver City Council |
| Supporting Entity(s) | n/a |
| Funding Amount | n/a |
| Funding Sources | n/a |
| Policy Outcome(s) |
This ordinance allows residents in Denver, CO to raise domestic honeybees. Previously outlawed, residents may now have 2 hives per zone lot, located in the rear of the property. A six-foot barrier must be provided that bees would have to fly over to leave the property. Bee paraphernalia unused by the hive must not be stored outside. |
| Additional Resources |
http://www.denverpost.com/ci_18284172 |
| Contact | |
| Organization | Development Services |
| Phone | 720-865-2705 |
