Uses | Accessory Uses
iii. The aviary is set back at least 10 feet from any property line, and 20 feet from any dwelling unit.
b) The number of beehives shall not be limited on sites of five acres or greater; c) Colonies shall be maintained in movable-frame hives at all times; d) Adequate space shall be provided in each hive to prevent overcrowding and swarming; e) Colonies shall be requeened following any swarming or aggressive behavior; f) All colonies shall be registered with the King County extension agent prior to April 1st of each year on a state registration form acceptable to the county; and g) Abandoned colonies, diseased bees, or bees living in trees, buildings, or any other space except in movable-frame hives shall constitute a public nuisance, and shall be abated as set forth in SDC 21.09.110, Enforcement.
b. Small animals other than birds shall be kept according to the following standards: i. The minimum site area shall be one-half acre if more than three small animals are being kept. ii. All animals shall be confined within a building, pen, aviary or similar structure. iii. Any covered structure used to house or contain such animals shall maintain a distance of not less than 10 feet to any property line, except structures used to house mink and fox shall be a distance of not less than 150 feet. iv. Poultry, chicken, squab, and rabbits are limited to a maximum of one animal per one square foot of structure used to house such animals, up to a maximum of 2,000 square feet. v. Hamsters and chinchillas are limited to a maximum of one animal per square foot of structure used to house such animals, up to a maximum of 2,000 square feet. vi. Mink and fox are permitted only on sites having a minimum area of five acres.
C. Animal regulations—Livestock—Management standards
Buffer areas shall not be subject to public access, use or dedication by reason of the establishment of such buffers.
D. Animal regulations—Livestock—Building requirements
1. In residential zones, fee boarding of livestock other than in a legally established stable shall only be as an accessory use to a residence on the subject property (see also SDC 21.04.030N. for setbacks related to manure storage); and 2. A barn or stable may contain a caretaker’s accessory living quarters.
vii. Beekeeping is limited as follows:
a) Beehives are limited to 50 on sites less than five acres;
290 | Title 21: Sammamish Development Code
Effective | January 1, 2022
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