All A Buzz- Bees in Wenatchee
Bees are a beneficial insect and we should always try to protect them.
From North-Central Washington Beekeepers Association-
“During the early summer, bees naturally tend to split their hives and look for a new home. While this move is a natural process for bees, it can look entirely crazy to people! Bees often swarm around noisily in the air, and ultimately wind up in a neat little ball, usually up in a tree or hanging from something else (eaves, chimneys, ceilings, fences, etc.). “
If you find bee hives in your home you should try to have professionally removed-
https://ncwbees.org/
Interested in having a hive in Wenatchee? Here is information you may want to know.
https://www.codepublishing.com/WA/Wenatchee/html/Wenatchee10/Wenatchee1048.html#10.48.110
10.48.110 Farm animals.
(9) Beekeeping.
(a) All colonies shall be registered with the Washington State Department of Agriculture in accordance with Chapter 15.60 RCW. The terms “apiary,” “colony,” and “hive” as used in this section shall have the meanings set forth in RCW 15.60.005.
(b) No more than six hives may be located on a lot.
(c) No hive may exceed 20 cubic feet in volume.
(d) No hive shall be located closer than three feet from any property line.
(e) No hive shall be located closer than 10 feet from a public sidewalk or 25 feet from a primary structure on an abutting lot.
(f) Hives brought in temporarily for commercial agricultural/orchard operations are exempt from the requirements of this section.
(g) Bees living in buildings or any other space (except in movable frame hives), or abandoned colonies shall constitute a public nuisance and shall be abated as set forth in this section.
(h) Noncompliance with the provisions of this section shall be abated in conformance with WCC Title 16, Code Enforcement.
(i) Hives or colonies of bees shall be kept in a manner in which they are inaccessible to the general public and so that bee movements to and from the hive do not interfere with the ordinary movements of persons on adjacent properties or the public right-of-way.
(j) Hive, Apiary Management Requirements.
(i) Colonies shall be maintained in movable-frame hives at all times;
(ii) A consistent source of water shall be provided at the apiary;
(iii) A flyway barrier at least six feet in height shall shield any part of a property line that is within 25 feet of a hive. The flyway barrier shall consist of a wall, fence, dense vegetation or a combination thereof and it shall be positioned to transect both legs of a triangle extending from an apex at the hive to each end point of the part of the property line to be shielded.
(iv) Property owners are required to self-register with the city of Wenatchee community and economic development department prior to hives being located on a site. Self-registration shall include a signed acknowledgement on a form provided by the city of Wenatchee that the beekeeper will comply with the provisions of this section. (Ord. 2015-36 § 1 (Exh. C); Ord. 2011-18 § 7; Ord. 2010-03 § 1 (Exh. A); Ord. 2007-34 § 2 (Exh. A))
If you find any errors or have additional information that would expand on any code, building standards or manufacturer requirements please let me know.
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