Section 14

Citation: Section 14
Parent Document: Worcester Zoning Ord. art. IV
Jurisdiction: Worcester (municipal)
Original Source: https://www.worcesterma.gov/planning-regulatory/document-center/zoning-ord.pd... ↗

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A.     Purpose and Intent
The purpose of this Section is to provide for urban-scale farming and agriculture uses in the city of
Worcester, and to allow residents to have increased access to fresh, locally grown produce. This
Section establishes standards for the siting, design and operation of agriculture activities within the
city so as to minimize impacts on surrounding properties and to protect the public welfare and
safety.
B.     Definitions
AGRICULTURE: the growing and harvesting of food crops, flowers or other plants, but
excluding the raising of animals and livestock.
COMMUNITY GARDEN: a lot or any portion thereof, not exceeding 5,000 square feet in size,
that is used by a group of individuals for growing and harvesting of food crops, flowers or
ornamental plants primarily for personal consumption or use, not for sale. Community gardens
may be divided into separate plots for cultivation by one or more individuals or may be cultivated
collectively by members of a group.
COMPOSTING: a process of accelerated biodegradation of organic material under controlled
conditions to produce compost, an organic soil amending product.

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