Community Garden Special Use Permit
Description
A special use permit was requested to establish and maintain a community garden on the parcel east of Deluca Street.
Impact summary
The City Council denied it on Jul 21, 2026.
The neighborhood keeps its residential character, but the community loses a free garden that supporters said would feed people and keep kids engaged.
Applicant
- Address
- Parcel No. 01004202025, east of Deluca Street, south of R. Graham Street, north of West Allen Street
At a glance
- Hearings
- 2
- Public comments
- 4
- Total mentions
- 2
Last vote · City Council
Last discussed Jul 21, 2026.
Meeting timeline (2)
City Council - Jul 21, 2026
A request to establish a free community garden on about four to five acres donated to the church, including vegetable plots, a prayer park, and honeybee raising. Neighbors' objections and UDO code concerns led the council to deny it unanimously.
City Council - Jun 16, 2026
A special use permit was requested to establish and maintain a community garden on the parcel east of Deluca Street.
Related issues (1)
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