§ 15.03.345. Horticulture and crop production.

"Horticulture and crop production" means the growing of horticultural materials such as flowers, shrubs, or trees intended for ornamental or landscaping purposes and the raising or harvesting of tree, row, or field crops; and/or food production such as vegetables and fruits for wholesale or retail sale. _____

The table below lists each definition, and example of each and the proposed regulatory action.

Type	Accessory	Example	Regulate	Method
Garden, residential household	Yes to established residential uses including multi-family uses.	Backyard garden or garden plots for use multi-tenant occupants	Exempt	n/a
Garden, institutional/organizational	Yes, to primary customary mission, site	Schools, religious organizations, hospitals, non-profits	Exempt	n/a
Garden, private, multiple user (off-premise)	No, located off-premise of the customary mission site or ownership interest	General group of people or one individual using space for personal or commercial gardening.	Yes	Temporary use permit (administratively approved)
Any of the above on city owned property	Same as above	N/A	Yes	Temporary use and city lease agreement
Greenhouse or hoop house, commercial	No	Commercial production, retail or wholesale	Currently allowed in I-1 and I-2	No change: Principle use
Horticulture and crop production	No	Commercial production, retail or wholesale and/or row crop production	Currently allowed in: A-1, A-2 and I-3	No change: Principle use
Any of the above on city owned property	No	Commercial production, retail or wholesale and/or row crop production	Yes	Principle use—City lease agreement

 

(Ord. 5282 § 13, 1996).

(Ord. No. 6153, § 1, 4-23-2012).

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