“Community gardens” are defined as an area of land used to grow and harvest fruits, vegetables, flowers, herbs and ornamental plants by individuals or collectively by members of a group, and may be arranged into multiple plots. This classification does not allow harvesting for commercial sales on or off the premises.

1. Hours of operation shall be limited to the hours between sunrise and sunset.

2. Accessory structures such as storage sheds for tools and other supplies are allowed with a maximum floor area of one hundred twenty square feet and a maximum height of twelve feet.

3. Water efficient irrigation techniques such as drip irrigation and timers to control watering times are required. All hoses shall be equipped with a positive shut-off or trigger nozzle. Mulching of planted areas is encouraged to retain plant moisture.

4. Composting may be performed on-site within a composting container, in compliance with the following:

5. Trash and composting receptacles shall be screened from adjacent residential properties by utilizing landscaping, fencing or placed within storage structures.

6. The property shall have an active utility account for water, trash and green waste removal.

7. Planting illegal or invasive plants shall be prohibited. (Ord. 706 § 3 (Exh. A), 2019).