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Interested in establishing a Community Garden? Do you intend to sell your harvest?
The City of Raleigh’s Planning and Land Development Division will help you navigate the process towards obtaining the appropriate permits for this endeavor. Community Gardens require a Tier One review prior to issuance of a permit. Review the City’s Unified Development Ordinance Section 6.6.1.B for standards regarding Community Gardens. Follow the steps outlined to get your Community Garden on its way.
Information and Optional Pre-Application Services
- The City of Raleigh’s Unified Development Ordinance.
- UDO Section 6.6.1.B-Community Gardens and Text Change TC-3-22.
- Community Gardens are subject to a Tier One review per UDO Section 10.2.8.B.1.a.xv.
- Review the Development Fee Guide online.
- Establish an account in the Permit and Development Portal and pay fees.
- Permit and Development Portal Help.
- Review the Building Non-Residential webpage for application information.
- Book a free Zoning and Land Development appointment.
- Schedule a Scope Meeting for a fee to obtain feedback on a project.
- Use iMAPS to obtain the zoning of the subject parcel.
- Wake County iMAPS User Guide.