Beekeeping in Greenfield is subject to city zoning and animal ordinances. State apiarist program (Wis. Stat. §93.45) applies. A permit may be required. Contact Inspection Services for current hive and setback requirements.
Greenfield may regulate residential beekeeping through zoning and nuisance ordinances. Where allowed, hive counts are typically limited (2 to 4 hives residential). Hives must meet setback requirements. Flyway barriers may be required near property lines. Water source must be provided. Wisconsin requires beekeeper registration with DATCP per WI Stat. §94.76. Madison allows beekeeping with registration. Wisconsin’s active beekeeping community supports local ordinance development.
Unauthorized hives: removal order. Unregistered: DATCP enforcement. Nuisance complaints: city fines.
Greenfield, WI
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Greenfield, WI
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Greenfield, WI
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