Cleveland §347.02 allows beekeeping — 1 hive per 2,400 sq ft of lot area, minimum lot size 2,400 sq ft. Hives must be 5 ft from lot lines and 10 ft from dwellings, with entrance facing away from nearest residential property.
Cleveland Zoning Code §347.02 permits beekeeping with 1 hive per 2,400 sq ft of lot area. Minimum lot size is 2,400 sq ft. Hives must be at least 5 feet from any lot line and 10 feet from any dwelling or permitted dwelling placement on another parcel. Hives may not be in front or side street yards. The entrance of each hive must face away from the closest residential property line. Approval from the Department of Building and Housing is required when establishing or expanding the use. Ohio state law (ORC §909) does not prohibit beekeeping but defers to local ordinances for setback and registration.
Unauthorized hives: removal order. Nuisance complaints: mediation then fines. Swarm incidents: emergency response.
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