Little Chute, WI Animal Ordinances: Beekeeping (2026)
Key Facts
- Governing section
- Village of Little Chute Code § 6-22
- Setback
- 10 ft from property line
- Barrier rule
- 5-ft barrier within 50 ft of boundary
- Location limit
- No hives in front yard
- Zone exception
- Agricultural parcels exempt
Summary
Little Chute allows backyard beekeeping outside agricultural zones only if hives sit at least ten feet from property lines, a five-foot flight barrier is installed within 50 feet of a boundary, and bees are never kept in a front yard, under Village of Little Chute Code § 6-22.
(a)Except on parcels zoned agricultural, it shall be unlawful for any person to establish or maintain any hive, stand or box where bees are kept or keep any bees in or upon any premises within the corporate limits of the village unless the bees are kept in accordance with the following provisions:(1)No hive, stand or box where bees are kept shall be located closer than ten feet to any property boundary.(2)If bee colonies are kept within 50 feet of any exterior boundary of the property on which the hive, stand or box is located, a barrier that will prevent bees from flying through it, no less than five feet high, shall be installed and maintained along said exterior boundary. Said barrier may be either a natural planting or artificial. Bees shall not be kept in a front yard area.(3)Fresh, clean watering facilities for bees shall be provided on the said premises.(4)The bees and equipment shall be kept in accordance with the provisions of the state statutes.(b)Nothing in this section shall be deemed or construed to prohibit the keeping of bees in a hive, stand or box located within a school building for the purpose of study or observation. (Code 2006, § 7-1-22)
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 18 Update 1).
Full Breakdown
Village of Little Chute Code § 6-22 permits keeping bees on non-agricultural parcels only if the hive, stand, or box sits at least ten feet from any property boundary. If colonies are kept within 50 feet of an exterior boundary, the keeper must install and maintain a flight barrier at least five feet high along that boundary, either natural planting or artificial. Bees may not be kept in a front yard, fresh watering facilities must be provided on the premises, and colonies must otherwise comply with state statute requirements for beekeeping equipment.
Violations & Fines
Keeping bees without the required 10-foot setback, boundary flight barrier, or in a front yard violates § 6-22 and is subject to a $250-$500 forfeiture per day under § 6-30.
Frequently Asked Questions
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