Fitchburg Beekeeping Ordinance - permit required?

[sbjoh...@aol.com]

I was surprised to read in the local weekly paper that beekeeping in Fitchburg now requires a permit from the city.  I was aware that a rule change were being considered (thanks Aaron for keeping us up-to-date) but I must have missed the permitting requirement. 

I wonder if existing hives are "grandfathered"?  The pamphlet and permit application now posted on the city website reads as though it is only for proposed new hives.

My beekeeping activity was given an emailed "don't see a problem, go ahead" response when I inquired about the city requirements back in 2010. 

Steve

sbjoh...@aol.com

[Greg V]

Pretty sure - grandfathered in. Please check though, so to clarify.

 

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[Aaron Richardson]

Technically you should get a permit for your hive. It won't be a problem though and there is no fee right now. The planning department didn't add a fee (I think by mistake) but could add one with the permit in the future. You won't have any problems and if you do let me know.

Aaron

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