(a) Subject to Restrictions: Private gardens are allowed on any property when accessory to a permitted principal use and subject to restrictions for accessory buildings, fencing, and nuisance provisions of the Battle Creek Codified Ordinances for the property on which the private garden is located.
(b) Limitations: Private gardens are permitted on any vacant property less than one acre in size with the following limitations:
(1) Plant beds shall be set back three feet from property lines and the public right-of-way.
(2) Compost piles must be located at least five feet from all adjoining property lines and a minimum of 20 feet from the nearest residential structure. Each compost bin/area shall be less than 16 square feet in size.
(3) Rain catchment systems must be located at least five feet from all adjoining property lines.
(4) Farm stands selling plants grown at the property are permitted between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. and shall be setback three feet from the property line and the public right-of-way. Except for sales of plants produced within the private garden, there shall be no retail sales on the site.
(5) Use of motorized equipment, by use of gas or electricity, within a residential zoning district shall be restricted to the hours between 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.
(6) Decorative landscape lighting is permitted.
(7) Fencing shall comply with Section 1260.02.
(Ord. 10-2020. Passed 11-24-20; Ord. 12-2023. Passed 10-17-23; Ord. 02-2024. Passed 4-2-24.)