Beekeeping is permitted in Grand Rapids on residential properties with reasonable colony management. Hives must be maintained to prevent nuisance to neighbors.
Grand Rapids allows beekeeping on residential properties. Hives should be positioned to direct bee flight paths away from neighboring properties and public areas, typically by maintaining setbacks or using flyway barriers. A water source must be provided on site. Colony management including regular inspection and swarm prevention is expected. The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) provides registration and inspection services for beekeepers.
Bee colonies that become a public nuisance may be subject to abatement. The MDARD may intervene for disease or pest management issues.
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