Should Harrisonburg allow Urban Farming?


Should Harrisonburg allow Urban Farming?
By Scott Rogers • December 10, 2012
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. Learn more about Collicello Gardens on Facebook. Receive Updates by Email Recent Articles: Is There A Price You WOULD Pay For This House? There Are Plenty Of Types Of Houses That Exist That Just Are Not Available To Purchase Home Sales By Price Range In The City Of Harrisonburg Are You Compromising On Aspects Of Your Next Home That You Can Or Cannot Change Later? How Much Slower Are The Winter Months In Our Local Housing Market? Rockingham County and New Home Sales Drive Surge in Area Housing Market Find The Balance Between Optimistic And Realistic Home Pricing Room Size Is Difficult To Understand Solely From Real Estate Photos How Much Would You Value Not Having To Prepare Your Home For Showings? One Out Of Four Homes Is Taking Longer Than A Month To Sell
Have any questions? Contact Scott Rogers at 540-578-0102 or scott@funkhousergroup.com
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