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Colorado Springs Beekeeping Ordinance

1/27/2019

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Colorado Springs City Code Chapter 7, Article 3, Section 105, A.2.b. Beehives:

2. Any structure or use that complies with the definition of an "accessory use" and the standards described below may be allowed. All accessory structures and uses shall comply with the use limitations applicable in the zoning district in which they are located. Accessory uses and structures include, but are not limited to, the following list of examples. The Manager will determine similar uses which are not listed but meet the definition and standards of an accessory use. This section does not apply to mobile home parks.
a. Antenna: Antennas, i.e., radio, television, CB and satellite dishes are allowed in any residential zone district.
b. Beehive(s):
(1) Properties Less Than Ten Thousand Square Feet: Properties that are less than ten thousand (10,000) square feet in area are permitted a maximum of two (2) beehives.
(2) Properties Between Ten Thousand Square Feet And One Acre: Properties that are between ten thousand (10,000) square feet and one acre in area are permitted a maximum of four (4) beehives.
(3) Properties Greater Than One Acre And Up To Five Acres: Properties that are greater than one acre but not more than five (5) acres in area are permitted the following:
(A) Up to two (2) acres a maximum of five (5) beehives.
(B) Over two (2) acres and up to three (3) acres a maximum of six (6) beehives.
(C) Over three (3) acres and up to four (4) acres a maximum of seven (7) beehives.
(D) Over four (4) acres and up to five (5) acres a maximum of eight (8) beehives.

(4) Properties Greater Than Five Acres: Properties that are greater than five (5) acres in area are permitted an unlimited number of beehives.
(5) Setbacks:
(A) On properties less than ten thousand (10,000) square feet in area, beehives must be a minimum of five feet (5') from the nearest side or rear property line, measured from the nearest point of the hive box to the property line, and may not be located within the front-yard setback.
(B) On properties between ten thousand (10,000) square feet and five (5) acres in area, beehives must be a minimum of fifteen feet (15') from the nearest side or rear property line, measured from the nearest point of the hive box to the property line, and may not be located within the front-yard setback.
(C) On properties that are more than five (5) acres in area, beehives must be a minimum of fifty feet (50') from the nearest property line, measured from the nearest point of the hive box to the property line.

(6) Flyway Barriers:
(A) A flyway barrier shall be installed within five feet (5') of the entrance of all beehives on properties of less than five (5) acres in area. No flyway barrier is required if the beehive(s) is located fifty feet (50') or more from any property line.
(B) A flyway barrier shall be a minimum of six feet (6') in height.
(C) A flyway barrier shall be located no further than five feet (5') from any beehive(s).
(D) A flyway barrier shall be constructed of an opaque fence or fast growing, dense evergreen vegetative material capable of reaching six feet (6') in height at maturity.
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(7) Fresh Water Supply: A fresh water supply shall be provided within five feet (5') of the beehive(s).

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Wildfire Mitigation Stipend Guidelines Announced

1/16/2019

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The Colorado Springs Fire Department is pleased to announce the Wildfire Mitigation Cost Share Program
Excerpt from Ashley Whitworth, Education & Outreach Program coordinator
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The Colorado Springs Fire Department is pleased to announce the opportunity for grant funding for the Wildfire Mitigation Cost Share Program. This is not a grant award, but a dollar for dollar match up to $500 per household to address wildfire risk within 30 feet of your home. Each household must contact the Wildfire Mitigation Section on the front end for a free onsite consultation and to complete the proper paperwork. This funding cannot pay for retroactive work and is not intended to “landscape” or maintain your property. Work must be completed by a licensed and insured contractor with the City of Colorado Springs. This program is currently available to households in the following neighborhoods:
Broadmoor - Broadmoor Bluffs (Upper and Lower) - Broadmoor Downs - Broadmoor Hills - Broadmoor Park - Broadmoor Resort Community - Canyons at Broadmoor - Constellation - Country Broadmoor - Gold Camp - Highland Oaks - Highland Terrace - Mountain Oaks - NCC - Old Broadmoor - Overlook Colony - Skyway - Skyway Heights - Spires - Star Ranch - Stratton (Includes Forest, Pines and Preserves) - Top of Skyway

“Sharing the Responsibility”...Wildfire Mitigation Stipend Guidelines
  • Intended to address wildfire risk to homes dealing with surrounding fuels in the homeignition zone (first 30’.)
  • This is not a grant award but a DOLLAR-FOR-DOLLAR MATCH up to $500 per household.
  • Cannot reimburse residents for work already completed.
  • Not intended to “landscape” or maintain your property – has to follow mitigation
    standards. Funding will be for hazardous fuels removal, not stump grinding, vegetation
    replacement or mulch replacement.
  • No money to exchange hands; City and residents will be invoiced directly from the
    contractor.
  • Must use a tree service licensed / insured with the City of Colorado Springs.
  • Walk-thru with CSFD, resident and contractor is required prior to work being done –all
    work discussed will be noted on work form and signed off by the owner and the
    contractor. Homeowner will receive an estimate for the work beforehand.
  • Each participant must sign a stewardship agreement.
  • Limited funds – First come, first served. Additional sign-ups will be on the “stand-by” list
    in case not all funds are used up.
  • Call Ashley or Solomon to schedule a walk-thru of the property with the contractor.​ Ashley Whitworth: 719-385-7342 or awhitworth@springsgov.como Solomon Schmidt: 719-385-7368 or sschmidt@springsgov.com
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