Chapter 23.93
URBAN CROP PRODUCTION
Sections:
23.93.020 Permit requirements.
23.93.030 Development and operational standards for urban crop production.
23.93.010 Purpose.
The purpose of this chapter is to establish development and operational standards for urban crop production uses to ensure that the design and operation of such uses is compatible with the surrounding urban context and limits impacts, including but not limited to noise and dust. [Ord. 16-2021 §4 (Exh. B), eff. 9-10-2021]
23.93.020 Permit requirements.
Urban crop production is permitted or conditionally permitted in designated zoning districts as described in Table 23.27-1, Allowed Uses and Required Entitlements for Base Zoning Districts. [Ord. 16-2021 §4 (Exh. B), eff. 9-10-2021]
23.93.030 Development and operational standards for urban crop production.
Urban crop production uses shall comply with the following development and operational standards:
A. Buildings and Structures. Any buildings or structures constructed as part of the use shall comply with the required setback and building height limits for the applicable zoning district. Structures shall comply with any design review or building permit requirements.
B. Crop Production Area. Any crops or buffer plants shall be set back or trimmed as necessary so as to not extend beyond any property lines or inhibit pedestrian movements along any sidewalks or other pedestrian walkways.
C. Equipment.
1. Except as otherwise provided, equipment used to maintain the site shall be limited to landscaping equipment designed for household use, such as manual hand tools (e.g., shovel, hoe, clippers), mechanical hand tools that can be operated by no more than two (2) people (e.g., string trimmer, edger, hedge trimmer, pole saw, chain saw, auger), or walk-behind mechanical equipment (e.g., walk-behind tiller).
2. Heavy equipment may be used initially to prepare the land for crop production subject to approval of a minor use permit.
D. Maintenance and Composting.
1. A manager shall be designated for the site, who shall be the primary point of contact between site operations, the City, and neighbors. A sign indicating the contact information for the manager shall, at all times, be posted on the site in a publicly accessible area.
2. The site shall be maintained in an orderly condition and the operator shall ensure the regular removal of weeds, debris, and other rubbish.
3. Soil amendments, composting, and waste material shall be managed and shall not attract nuisance flies or support growth of flies.
4. Composting on site shall occur consistent with the following:
a. Compost and compost receptacles shall be located and screened so as not to be visible from a public right-of-way.
b. Compost and compost receptacles shall be set back a minimum of twenty (20' 0") feet from residential buildings, whether on or off site.
c. In residential zones, composting shall be limited to the materials generated on site and shall be used on site.
E. Sales. Products produced on site may be sold from the property. The sales area shall not exceed one hundred twenty (120 ft2) square feet.
F. Hours of Operation.
1. Urban crop production sites shall only be tended between dawn and dusk, unless additional hours are approved pursuant to a minor use permit.
2. Sales operations shall be limited to between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
G. Utilities. The site shall be served by a water supply sufficient to support the cultivation practices used on the site. [Ord. 16-2021 §4 (Exh. B), eff. 9-10-2021]