Darien, IL · DuPage County
Beekeeping Permit Application
Darien property owners use this application to request a beekeeping permit and provide information about their property, hives, and colony locations.
What this form is
This application requests a City of Darien beekeeping permit and collects applicant, owner, property, and colony information. The document lists requirements for hive locations and property conditions, and says an initial building-registration permit and inspection approval are required before a beekeeping permit. Applicants must submit a signed building permit application, a signed Bee Hive / Bee Colony Specification Sheet, a legal plat of survey, and a site plan.
Who needs it
Property owners seeking to keep bees in Darien should complete the application and provide the listed property documents and hive information.
How to submit it
Submit the materials to the Community Development Department, 1702 Plainfield Road, Darien, Illinois 60561. The permit lists a $25 fee.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the applicant and owner sign and date it, and no notarized or sworn attachment is listed.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Darien Beekeeping Permit Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Fill in applicant, owner, property, and colony information, including hive setback distances.
- 3
Gather Required Documents
Include the signed building permit application, signed Bee Hive / Bee Colony Specification Sheet, legal plat of survey, and site plan.
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Submit To The City
Submit the materials to the Community Development Department at 1702 Plainfield Road, Darien, Illinois 60561; the permit lists a $25 fee.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Darien beekeeping permit application ask for?
- It asks for applicant and owner contact information, property details, colony information, and hive setback distances. The document also lists the required supporting materials.
- What documents must accompany the application?
- The document lists a signed building permit application, a signed Bee Hive / Bee Colony Specification Sheet, a legal plat of survey, and a site plan showing hive locations and distances.
- How do I submit the Darien beekeeping permit application?
- Submit the materials to the Community Development Department at 1702 Plainfield Road, Darien, Illinois 60561. The permit lists a $25 fee.
- Do I need a notary for the Darien beekeeping permit application?
- No. This document is signed without a notary; the applicant and owner sign and date it, and no notarized or sworn attachment is listed.
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