§ 13-88. Community garden.

(a)

A site consisting of a single tract or parcel of land or a series of contiguous tracts or parcels of land that, individually or collectively, does not exceed one (1) acre in size, does not have a residence located thereon, is used for urban agriculture, and is cultivated by the owner or occupant of the tract or parcel or leased to a non-profit group or entity to produce food for personal consumption, off-site non-profit distribution, or off-site sale at a farmer's market, flea market, restaurant, or food bank.

(b)

Operators of community gardens may also provide agricultural education activities, including but not limited to volunteer programs, farm tours, youth programs, farming classes, and cooking classes.

(c)

All community gardens must have an agreement with the property owner expressed through a legal document for a lease of a minimum of one (1) year. If on a privately owned non-city land, the endorsement of a nonprofit entity or for-profit entity is to the discretion of the property owner.

(d)

Community gardens are deemed to be "similarly situated establishments" for purposes of chapter 31, Utilities, article III, Water, division 4, Water Conservation and Drought Contingency Plans, and are subject to the irrigation restrictions set forth therein.

(Ord. No. 2017-O-045, § 1, 4-20-17)