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<baltimore-city-law heading="§ 14-307 Community-managed open-space gardens and farms.">
  <section prefix="§" num="14-307" heading="Community-managed open-space gardens and farms.">
    <para num="(a)" heading="Open-space gardens and farms – Plants for human consumption.">For any community-managed open-space garden or farm use that involves the cultivation of plants for human consumption, measures must be taken to test and, if necessary, remediate the soil in accordance with guidelines adopted by the Department of Planning.</para>
    <para num="(b)" heading="Open-space gardens and farms – Structures.">
      <para num="(1)">Except as provided in this subsection, permanent structures are prohibited.</para>
      <para num="(2)">Temporary greenhouses are permitted to extend the growing season.</para>
      <para num="(3)">Accessory structures, such as sheds, gazebos, and pergolas, are also permitted&lt;strong&gt;.&lt;/strong&gt;</para>
    </para>
    <para num="(c)" heading="Open-space farms – Farmstands.">
      <para num="(1)">On a community-managed open-space farm, temporary farmstands for the display and sale of agricultural products grown at the site are permitted.</para>
      <para num="(2)">These farmstands must be removed from the premises or stored inside a structure on the premises during that time of the year when the open space is not open for public use.</para>
      <para num="(3)">Only 1 farmstand is permitted per lot.</para>
    </para>
    <para num="(d)" heading="Open-space farms – Composting.">Composting on-site of a community-managed open-space farm is allowed as an accessory use, subject to the following conditions:<para num="(1)">any compost pile must be located at least 3 feet away from any lot line;</para>
      <para num="(2)">composting areas and structures must be maintained in a way that protects adjacent properties from nuisance odors and the attraction of rodents or other pests; and</para>
      <para num="(3)">organic waste material for composting may be accepted from outside sources and either used on site or distributed at no cost, but may not be sold.</para>
    </para>
    <para num="(e)" heading="Open-space farms – Livestock and animals.">The keeping of livestock and animals must adhere to all applicable regulations of the Baltimore City Health Department and the Maryland Department of Agriculture.</para>
    <annotation type="History">Ord. 16-581</annotation>
    <annotation type="History">Ord. 17-015</annotation>
  </section>
</baltimore-city-law>
