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134-3. USeS DRAFT

Agricultural Use Category

134-3.7 Agricultural Use category vegetables and non-food crops primarily for local
wholesale and retail sales.
3.7.1 cOMMUNitY GArDeN
Areas that are managed and maintained by a group of 134-3.8 Other Use category
individuals to grow and harvest food crops or non-food This category includes uses that do not fit the other use
crops (e.g., flowers). A community garden area may be categories.
divided into separate garden plots for cultivation by
one or more individuals or may be farmed collectively 3.8.1 OFF-PreMiSe ADVertiSiNG SiGN
by members of the group. Community gardens may A sign that identifies or directs attention to a
be principal or accessory uses and are subject to the profession, business, service, activity, product or
following supplemental use regulations: attraction manufactured, sold, offered or conducted at
A. Unless permitted in the subject zoning district a location other than upon the premises where the sign
or approved as a conditional use, on-site sales is located.
of community garden products or other items is
prohibited. 3.8.2 cONtrOlleD USeS (liQUOr, WiNe AND
Beer SAleS)
1
B. All equipment must be stored in a completely
enclosed building. A. The retail sale of alcoholic liquor, wine and beer is
permitted only in the zoning districts and subject to
c. The community garden site must be designed the conditions indicated in Table 3.8-1.
and maintained to prevent any chemical pesticide, TAble 3.8-1. CONTROlleD USeS
fertilizer or other garden waste from draining on to
adjacent properties. Liquor Sales Beer or Wine
D. On-site trash, recyclable and compost containers Sales
must be located and maintained as far as Use Districts
practicable from residential dwelling units located on MX1, MX3, MX1, MX3,
other lots. MX2, CX MX2, CX
e. A sign must be posted on the subject property DXR DXR
identifying the name and phone number of the Retail Sales
property owner or the owner’s agent. The sign must Limited 0 0 0
be at least 4 and no more than 6 square feet in area NA 40%/500 40%/150 40%/150
1,320
and be posted so that it is legible from the public
right-of-way. General 40%/75 40%/75 40%/75 40%/75
Large 40%/75 40%/75 40%/75 40%/75
F. The property must be maintained free of tall weeds 0
and debris. Dead garden plants must be regularly Fuel Station/C-Store NA 40%/500 40%/150 40%/150
removed and, in any instance, no later than October 1,320
31 of each year. 0 0
500/
G. The perimeter of all community gardens must be Liquor Store NA 1,320 NA 150
fenced. 0 0 0
H. One sign is allowed on lots on which an allowed Tobacco Store NA 25%/500 25%/150 25%/150
1,320
community garden use is located. Such signs may Restaurant 50%/75 50%/75 50%/75 50%/75
not exceed 16 square feet in area or 8 feet in height.
Bar 0 0 0 0
3.7.2 crOP PrODUctiON Table Notes 150 150
An area managed and maintained by an individual,
group or business entity to grow row crops. 0 = Uses identified with a 0 symbol are allowed only if reviewed
and approved in accordance with the conditional use procedures
3.7.3 NUrSerY Or trUcK FArM of section 134-6.4.
The propagation and growth of trees or food or non- 40% = no more than 40% of the gross receipts from sales from
food crops for wholesale or retail sales and distribution. the premises may be derived from the sale of liquor, wine, beer or
tobacco products.
Does not include on-site retail sales unless such sales
are otherwise allowed in the subject zoning district. 1 Should/do the regulations apply in DX1 and DX2? To event
Typical uses include plant nurseries, the growing of
centers? in P districts? Discuss

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