Should Harrisonburg allow Urban Farming?

Sam Frere and Dan Warren are running what would seem to be a small farm (Collicello Gardens) at their property on Collicello Street in Harrisonburg.  Their landlord is supportive, as are the people who are buying the produce that they grow. 

But there is one small hitch --- Sam and Dan cannot obtain a business license from the City of Harrisonburg because horticulture is not an allowable use on a residential property.

City Planning Staff has prepared an ordinance that would allow for such uses on residential properties in the City, but they (City Staff) have decided not to recommend the ordinance. 

Read LOTS more about this issue.....

• Daily News Record (12/10/2012)
• Old South High (12/7/2012)
• Planning Commission Packet excerpt
  

Attend the Planning Commission meeting on Wed, Dec 12 at 7PM in City Council Chambers to express your opinions on urban farming in Harrisonburg.

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