COMMUNITY GARDENS
Mesa City Code § 11-31-10
in effect11-31-10: - COMMUNITY GARDENS
Community Gardens, as described in Section 11-86-3 shall be located, developed, and operated in compliance with the land use regulations in Article 2 and the following standards:
A. Type and Size Restrictions. Community gardens shall be limited in type and size by zoning district as follows:
1. Agricultural. Gardens may be divided into individual plots or farmed collectively. There is no maximum size for individual plots or for the aggregate garden area.
2. RS-35, RS-43, and RS-90. Gardens may be divided into individual plots or farmed collectively. Individual plots may be of any size, the maximum size of the aggregate garden area is limited to one (1) acre.
3. All Other Districts. Garden areas may only be developed as individual garden plots. The individual garden plots may be no larger than 400 square feet and the maximum size of the aggregate garden area is limited to ½ acre.
B. Setbacks. Site features, such as raised planting beds and storage sheds, are not allowed in the required setback. Plantings are allowed in required yards provided they comply with site visibility triangles of Section 11-30-14, Visibility at Intersections.
C. Storage Buildings. Storage Buildings shall conform to the following standards:
1. Maximum area: 200 square feet;
2. Maximum height: 10 feet:
3. Location: within the buildable area and placed in the rear one-half of the lot;
4. Number: One (1) storage shed per site for gardens one (1) acre or less; maximum 2 storage sheds for sites larger than one (1) acre.
D. Lighting. Overhead lighting is prohibited.
E. Parking. No more than 2 vehicles shall be permitted onsite, excluding those parked within an enclosed structure. Parking spaces shall be paved with an approved dust proof material.
F. Maintenance. The site shall be kept clear of weeds, debris and waste in conformance with Mesa City Code, Section 8-6-3. All composting shall be done in a screened area or within a container. All tools and equipment shall be stored or screened from view when not in use.
G. Fences. Fences, including trellises, are allowed in required yards subject to the standards governing fence location, maintenance, height and design of Section 11-30-4, Fences and Freestanding Walls. Exception: chain link fence material may be used in the Community Garden.
Source: City of Mesa, Arizona, Mesa City Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/az/mesa/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_TIT11ZOOR_ART4DERE_CH31STSPUSAC_11-31-10COGAFetched: 11/1/2026