§ 6:668. Colony densities.

(a)

It shall be unlawful to keep more than the following number of colonies on any tract within the parish, based upon the size or configuration of the tract on which the apiary is situated:

(1)

One-quarter acre or less tract size—Two (2) colonies.

(2)

More than one-quarter acre but less than one-half acre tract size—Four (4) colonies.

(3)

More than one-half acre but less than one-acre tract size—Six (6) colonies.

(4)

One-acre or larger tract size—Eight (8) colonies.

(5)

Regardless of tract size, where all hives are situated at least two hundred (200) feet in any direction from all property lines of the tract on which the apiary is situated, there shall be no limit to the number of colonies.

(6)

Regardless of tract size, so long as all property other than the tract upon which the hives are situated that is within a radius of at least two hundred (200) feet from any hive remains undeveloped property, there shall be no limit to the number of colonies.

(b)

For each two (2) colonies authorized under subsection (a) there may be maintained upon the same tract one (1) nucleus colony in a hive structure not exceeding one (1) standard 9 5/8 -inch depth 10-frame hive body with no supers attached as required from time to time for management of swarms. Each such nucleus colony shall be disposed of or combined with an authorized colony within thirty (30) days after the date it is required.

(Ord. No. 9449, § 1, 6-24-92)