§ 6-4-9. NEIGHBORHOOD GARDENS.

A neighborhood garden is a principal use that provides space for people to grow plants for non-commercial purposes, such as beautification, education, recreation, or harvest, that is managed by a specific person or group responsible for maintenance and operations. The following general requirements shall apply to neighborhood gardens:

(A)

The person or group responsible for managing the garden shall be identified on each required annual application/registration form.

(B)

On-site processing and/or storage of plants or plant products are prohibited.

(C)

Outdoor storage of any kind is prohibited.

(D)

A fence and one (1) accessory structure for the storage of gardening tools and supplies, no larger than one hundred twenty (120) square feet in area, shall be allowed on-site, provided the owner or operator first obtains a certificate of zoning compliance or building permit for it/them.

(E)

Composting of plant material that is grown on site shall be permitted, except in the required front yard. All other composting is prohibited.

(F)

No incidental sales of plants or produce shall take place on site.

(G)

Neighborhood gardens shall be maintained so as not to encourage the harboring of vermin. Accumulations of weeds and/or rubbish is prohibited.

(Ord. No. 81-O-14, § 3, 8-11-2014)