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Responsible Animal and Pet Ownership Care and Control Regulation Ordinance Page 16 (i) Lot: a piece, parcel, plot or tract of land designated by its owner or developer to be used, developed or built upon as a unit under single ownership or control and may consist of: 1. A single lot or record; or 2. A combination of complete lots of record. (Ord. No. 10241, § II, 07- 08- 2013)18 See. 5 -10 Honey Bee Keeping Public Safety Regulations. (a) Any person desiring to raise the common domestic honey bee, limited to the Apis mellifera species, must comply with the following public safety regulations. (b) No hive shall exceed seventeen (17) cubic feet in volume. (c) Location Requirements: 1. Where a lot has a fence, hives must maintain a four foot (4') radial distance from the property line as measured from the center of the hive. 2. Where a lot does not have a fence, hives must maintain a four foot (4') radial distance from the lot line as measured from the center of the hive. The beekeeper must also install a flyway barrier no further than four feet (4') in front of the hive entrance. 3. In no event shall a hive be located closer than ten feet (10') from a public sidewalk. 4. Colonies may be kept on flat roofs without setback or flyaway barrier restrictions. 5. For a lot without a perimeter fence, a fence which surrounds the entire hive(s) shall be compliant with the zoning regulations set forth in South Bend Municipal Code § 21 -02.11 and apiary practices. 6. Afresh supply of water shall be provided for all hives 19. (d) The honey bees and equipment shall be maintained in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Indiana Code and apiary practices addressing honey bees recommended by the State of Indiana's Apiary Inspector(s) with the Indiana Department of Natural Resources Department of Entomology Division of Entomology and Plant Pathology 8 South Bend Municipal Code § 21 -11.02 sets forth the zoning definition for "lot" 9 A fresh supply of water for honey bees deters honey bees from congregating at swimming pools, pet water bowls, birdbaths or other water sources where they may cause human, bird or domestic animal contact; so long as it does not become stagnant.