Aurora regulates beekeeping under City Code Section 14-15. Hives must be registered and maintained according to setback and management standards. Illinois Bees and Apiaries Act (510 ILCS 20) provides the state regulatory framework.
Aurora City Code Section 14-15 addresses beekeeping within city limits. Beekeepers must register hives and comply with setback requirements from property lines and neighboring structures. The Illinois Bees and Apiaries Act (510 ILCS 20) provides the state-level regulatory framework requiring inspection and disease management. Hives should be oriented so flight paths do not cross neighboring yards at ground level. Water sources must be provided on-site to prevent bees from using neighboring pools or birdbaths. Aurora's diverse neighborhoods include areas near the Fox River with ample foraging habitat.
Unregistered hives: citation. Nuisance conditions: removal order. State violations: IL Dept of Agriculture enforcement.
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