Naperville allows beekeeping in most zoning districts but restricts it in R2 through R5 residential zones. All bee colonies must be registered with the State of Illinois and accessible for routine state inspections.
Naperville permits beekeeping in all zoning districts except R2 through R5 residential zones under Title 6 zoning regulations. All bee colonies must be registered with the State of Illinois Department of Agriculture, which inspects and regulates colonies on a routine basis. Hives must be accessible for state inspectors to check on a routine basis. Beekeepers should maintain hives to minimize disturbance to neighbors, including providing water sources on the property to prevent bees from seeking water on neighboring lots. Hive placement should consider setbacks from property lines and orientation of hive entrances away from neighboring living areas. The number of colonies may be limited by lot size and zoning district.
Beekeeping in restricted zones (R2-R5): zoning violation. Unregistered colonies: state law violation. Bee nuisance complaints may result in code enforcement action.
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