§ 17.20.6.175. Community gardens.

Prior to establishment or operation of a new community garden, the group proposing to establish the garden must submit the following documentation to, and receive written approval to proceed from, the Planning and Community Development Department:

A.

Dimensioned Site Plan. A site plan that includes the location and layout of garden plots and the location of any proposed structures or fences.

B.

Garden Coordinator. The name, telephone number and email address of the garden coordinator responsible for coordinating and managing the community garden.

C.

Operating standards. Operating rules addressing, at a minimum, the tax and governance structure of the community garden, hours of operation, maintenance responsibilities and security measures.

D.

User Agreement. A user agreement signed by the garden coordinator and the property owner.

The Planning and Community Development Department may require additional conditions be met for the protection of the community. The aforementioned information shall be kept on file in the Department. The group shall be responsible for providing the Department revised documents reflecting any significant or pertinent changes to operation or management of the garden The Department shall investigate any citizen complaints and enforce established standards if necessary.

(Ord. No. 3068, § 1, 4-5-2011)