Paw Paw, MI · Van Buren County
Honey Beekeeping Application
Paw Paw property owners use this application to request approval for beehives and provide information about the lot and proposed hive locations.
What this form is
The Honey Beekeeping Application collects applicant and property details for a proposed beekeeping site in Paw Paw. It asks for a scaled plot plan showing the lot, hives, distances, streets, and a north arrow, and includes beekeeping requirements and a certification for the applicant to sign. The form lists a $50 fee; the zoning administrator may request additional information.
Who needs it
A property owner seeking approval to keep honeybees in Paw Paw should complete this application and provide the required scaled plot plan.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The form lists a $50 fee.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the signer certifies the statements are accurate, and the required plot plan is attached.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Honey Beekeeping Application PDF.
- 2
Complete The Application
Provide applicant and property information, then review the beekeeping requirements.
- 3
Attach The Plot Plan
Include a scaled plot plan showing the lot, hives, distances, labeled streets, and a north arrow.
- 4
Sign And Submit
Sign and date the certification, then submit the application and plot plan to the city department named on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Honey Beekeeping Application ask for?
- It asks for applicant and property details, a parcel ID and zoning district, and a scaled plot plan showing the lot, hive locations, distances, streets, and a north arrow.
- What must be included with the application?
- Attach a scaled plot plan showing the lot shape, location and dimensions, hive size and location, distances to lot lines and structures, labeled streets, and a north arrow.
- Do I need a notary for the Honey Beekeeping Application?
- No. The applicant signs and dates the certification without a notary; the scaled plot plan is an attachment, not a notarized or sworn statement.
- How do I submit the Honey Beekeeping Application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The form lists a $50 fee.
Need something notarized?
This Honey Beekeeping Application doesn’t need a notary — but Michigan residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.