A. Fees. Community garden plots shall be made available to the public at an annual charge of $20.00.

B. Deposit. A $25.00 security deposit shall be required for each plot. Upon a determination by the Garden Coordinator, the deposit may be forfeited if the plot holder fails to maintain their plot, or causes loss or damage to the plot or park generally. Forfeiture of the deposit shall not limit plot holder liability in the event of substantial loss or damage. The City Manager may waive the security deposit upon showing of hardship or other good cause.

C. Garden Coordinator. The City Manager shall designate a Garden Coordinator.

D. Trees. No trees shall be planted in individual plots except by approval of the Garden Coordinator. No pruning of park trees shall be performed except by approval of the Garden Coordinator.

E. Maintenance. Plots shall be maintained, regularly weeded, and not encroach on other plots or obstruct pathways. Plot holders shall notify the Garden Coordinator should they no longer be able to tend their plot, will be absent for an extended period of time, or have asked another person to tend the plot for an extended period of time.

F. Watering. Unattended watering is not permitted.

G. Herbicides and Pesticides. Use of herbicides, pesticides, insecticides and chemical fertilizers is prohibited.

H. Plot Fencing. Individual fencing of plots is allowed. Fencing and other structures within plots shall be kept less than three feet tall.

I. Debris. No debris of any kind should be left at plots or within the park generally. Appropriate composting, trash and recycling receptacles shall be utilized.

J. Plot Assignment. The Garden Coordinator will assign individual plots on a first come, first served basis. No plot holder transfers shall be made without Garden Coordinator approval.

K. Liability Release. Prospective plot holders shall be required to execute a liability release form as required by the City Manager.

L. Any member not tending their plot for four weeks or longer may receive a warning from the Garden Coordinator. If the plot continues to be untended for two weeks after the warning, the plot holder will receive a second warning, in writing. If left untended for a subsequent two weeks after the written warning, the right to use the plot may be rescinded. The plot will pass to the next person on the waiting list and the former plot holder will be notified in writing of such action.

Other community garden use guidelines may be established by the Garden Coordinator.