Rochester may allow residential beekeeping with hive limits and setbacks. Registration with MN Dept. of Agriculture required. MN Stat. §17.4982.
Rochester 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. Minnesota requires beekeeper registration with the Department of Agriculture per MN Stat. §17.4982 to 17.4997. Minneapolis allows beekeeping with registration. Minnesota’s short season means hive management is seasonal.
Unauthorized hives: removal order. Unregistered: MDA enforcement. Nuisance complaints: city fines.
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