Summary
Beekeeping is banned on standard Upper Arlington lots, but the hives case showed real community division — some neighbors support urban beekeeping, others report stings near pools. The applicant says a council member may push for a policy change; the board agreed that's the right venue.
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 16, 2026.
Impact analysis
No direct fiscal impact to the city identified.
A future policy change would benefit urban beekeepers; denial protects neighbors' safety and property enjoyment.
Neighbors of the hives reported stings and safety concerns; the beekeeper loses his established colonies.
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