(1) As provided in this chapter, an apiary, consisting of not more than five (5) hives or an equivalent capacity, may be maintained in a side yard or the rear yard of any residential lot that is larger than five thousand (5,000) square feet. On a residential lot which is larger then one-half (0.5) acre, the number of hives located on the lot may be increased to ten (10) hives.

(2) A person shall not locate or allow a hive on property owned or occupied by another person without first obtaining written permission from the owner or occupant.