The supplemental use regulations of this section apply to all community garden uses.
A. Unless permitted by the underlying zoning district or approved as a special exception, on-site sale of community garden products is prohibited.
B. Lawn and garden equipment of the type customarily used by consumers for household lawn and garden care is the only type of motorized equipment allowed. The use of motorized equipment is restricted to hours beginning at eight o'clock (8:00) A.M. and ending at eight o'clock (8:00) P.M.
C. The site must be designed and maintained to prevent any chemical pesticide, fertilizer or other garden waste from draining onto adjacent properties.
D. An on-site trash storage container must be provided and located as close as practicable to the rear lot line. Compost bins or piles must also be located as close as practicable to the rear lot line. Trash must be removed from the site at least once a week.
E. Only individuals and organizations authorized by the property owner may participate in the community garden.
F. A sign must be posted on the property identifying the name and phone number of the property owner or the owner's agent name. The sign must be at least four (4) and no more than eight (8) square feet in area and be posted so that it is legible from the public right-of-way.
G. The owner of any lot used for a community garden must give each abutting property owner and occupant written notice of the intent to establish a community garden and the applicable use regulations of this UDO at least thirty (30) days before the start of the community garden.
H. Measures must be taken to prevent cultivated areas from encroaching onto adjacent properties.
I. The property must be maintained free of tall weeds and debris. Dead garden plants must be regularly removed and, in any instance, no later than October 31 of each year.
J. Within a Residential Zoning District, operating hours for community garden activities are restricted to between five o'clock (5:00) A.M. and eleven o'clock (11:00) P.M. daily.
K. Any community garden use regulation of this section may be modified by special exception approval. (Ord. 2018-16, 12-4-2018)