§ 4-7. Raising or keeping certain animals and fowl prohibited; apiaries.

(a)

It shall be unlawful for any person to raise or maintain or keep domestic fowl (including pigeons), livestock or wild animals of any kind within the Town of Cheverly. For the purpose of this section, livestock shall include, but is not limited to, cows, sheep, goats, swine, mules, donkeys, horses or ponies.

(b)

The town may allow a limited number of apiaries to be set up on or near community gardens if the apiaries will form part of an educational program, if a water supply shall be provided to minimize honeybees from seeking water off site and if the owners/operators comply with the Maryland Department of Agriculture regulations as they pertain to beekeeping and the apiaries are maintained in keeping with best management practices.

(c)

Property owners may be granted a permit to an apiary on private property, if the applicant is compliant with rules and regulations promulgated by the town and maintenance of Maryland Department of Agriculture registration and inspections. The town reserves the right to revoke apiary permits at any time.

(Ord. No. 3-88, 7-14-88; Ord. No. O-3-13, 7-11-13; Ord. No. O-3-16, 6-9-16)

Charter reference

Authority to regulate or prohibit keeping of animals and fowl, § C-23A(21).