17.205.105 Community gardens.

Community gardens, as defined in Chapter 17.105, are permitted in all residential and commercial zones subject to the following standards:

A.    Community gardens are exempt from the requirement for a Landscape Documentation Package described in Chapter 17.195. However, community gardens shall employ the applicable requirements of Section 17.195.200 (Preventing Water Waste). Additionally, all hoses at community gardens shall include trigger nozzles.

B.     Structures used accessory to community gardens shall be considered accessory structures for the purpose of applying setback requirements, except that no such structures may be located within 20 feet of the public right-of-way.

C.     Community gardens shall establish and maintain trash collection service from the city’s solid waste contractor. When not out for collection, the trash and recycling bins may be located in a permitted accessory structure or may be stored in a neat and orderly manner at a location at least 20 feet from the front property line.

D.    Compost at community gardens shall be covered or kept in covered containers located as close to the middle of the property as practicable in order to reduce odors. Composted material shall originate on-site or shall be provided by active members of the community garden. No other off-site material shall be accepted for composting at the community garden.

E.     Community gardens shall be closed from sundown until sunrise.

F.     Community gardens may include unlit monument signs subject to approval of a sign permit and the provisions of Chapter 17.190.

G.    Community gardens shall display a sign at the entrance which provides the name and phone number of a person responsible for maintaining the garden and responding to complaints.

H.    Non-compliance with these regulations constitutes a public nuisance pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 1.16 of the El Cajon Municipal Code. (Ord. 5018 § 92, 2015)