Beekeeping is permitted as an agricultural use in Dane County. Wisconsin DATCP apiary registration (Wis. Stat. §93.45) is required. County zoning (Chapter 10) classifies domestic beekeeping as a distinct land use.
Dane County Chapter 10 recognizes both agricultural beekeeping and domestic beekeeping as distinct land uses. Domestic beekeeping (backyard beekeeping) is permitted in residential-transitional (TR) districts subject to zoning standards. All apiaries must be registered with the Wisconsin DATCP under Wis. Stat. §93.45. Hive placement, setbacks from property lines, and water source requirements may apply in residential zoning districts.
Operating an unregistered apiary violates Wis. Stat. §93.45. Beehives that violate zoning setbacks may result in Dane County zoning citations.
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