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Commission backs text amendment to permit community gardens in commercial and industrial districts

Zoning Advisory Commission · May 7, 2026
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Summary

The commission approved a city‑sponsored text amendment to list community gardens as a permitted use in office, commercial and industrial districts, extending existing permission beyond residential zones; staff said the Washington neighborhood garden group indicated support.

The Zoning Advisory Commission voted May 6 to recommend a text amendment that would list community gardens as a permitted use in office, commercial and industrial districts where they are not currently allowed.

Assistant Planner Travis Shrubeljan, presenting the proposal submitted by the city manager, said community gardens…

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