Joliet prohibits keeping bee apiaries on residential property under Section 6-10(c), which bans all farm animals including bees within the city except on property meeting the farm definition in the zoning ordinance.
Joliet Code of Ordinances Section 6-10(c) lists bee apiaries among the farm animals prohibited from being owned, harbored, kept, or permitted within the city limits. This prohibition applies to all residential properties. Farm animals, including bees, are only allowed on property meeting the definition and criteria of a farm as set forth in Section 47-3.9(c) of the zoning ordinance. Illinois state law does not preempt local beekeeping restrictions, so Joliet's ban is enforceable.
Fines up to $750 per offense under Section 1-8. Bees may be ordered removed.
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