Sec. 7-9-100
Dimensional standards
Servicing
- Geographic extent
- Applies in any districtZoning districtA mapped area with one set of rules, identified by a code like R-1 or B-2. in which community gardens are permitted.
Uses
Permitted by right1
Extracted standards
16 individual requirements pulled out of this section’s prose, each with the sentence it came from.
Lighting
- No outdoor lighting permitted
No outdoor lighting is permitted.
Other
- Compost enclosure distance from property3 ft
Compost materials shall be stored within an enclosed container at least three (3) feet from adjacent property in a manner that is not visible from adjacent property, limits odor, prevents infestation, and meets state water quality/runoff management requirements.
- Entrance gates secured
Entrance gates (if any) shall be secured with a key or combination lock.
- Fresh manure prohibitedProhibitedNot allowed in the district at all, short of rezoning or a variance.
No fresh manure shall be used.
- Front setbackSetbackThe distance a building must be held back from a lot line. fencing transparent
Fencing in the front setback shall be transparent.
- Hours of operation
Gardening activities shall be conducted between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to dusk.
- Maximum combined structure area15 pct
The combined area of all structures shall not exceed fifteen percent (15%) of the garden area.
- Maximum structure heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.12 ft
Individual structures shall not exceed one hundred twenty (120) square feet in size or twelve (12) feet in height.
- Maximum individual structure size120 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
Individual structures shall not exceed one hundred twenty (120) square feet in size or twelve (12) feet in height.
- Mechanized tools prohibitedProhibitedNot allowed in the district at all, short of rezoning or a variance.
Mechanized tools (tillers, trimmers, etc.) or flame-producing tools are prohibited.
- Metered water supply required
A metered water supply connection shall be provided.
- On-site sales prohibitedProhibitedNot allowed in the district at all, short of rezoning or a variance.
On-site sales of produce or any other items are prohibited.
- Sprinkler systems prohibitedProhibitedNot allowed in the district at all, short of rezoning or a variance.
Sprinkler systems are prohibited; all watering shall be by hose or watering can.
- Synthetic pesticides/herbicides prohibitedProhibitedNot allowed in the district at all, short of rezoning or a variance.
No synthetic pesticides or herbicides shall be used.
Signage
- Maximum sign area4 sqftsq ftSquare feet. An acre is 43,560 sq ft; a typical suburban lot is 7,000–10,000.
Signs shall not exceed four (4) square feet of sign face area and shall not exceed six (6) feet in height.
- Maximum sign heightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first.6 ft
Signs shall not exceed four (4) square feet of sign face area and shall not exceed six (6) feet in height.
From the ordinance
In addition to the requirements for each district, the following performance and development standards shall apply to the establishment and operation of community gardens in any district in which they are permitted: