§ 8107-2.7. Vermiculture.

The following standards apply to vermiculture operations:

a.

Vermiculture operations shall only be allowed on lots of 20,000 square feet or larger.

b.

No worm beds, feedstock, bedding material, worm castings or similar related materials associated with the operation shall be located within 100 feet of a residence on a neighboring property.

(Rep./Reen. Ord. 4092—6/27/95)

c.

The area used for worm beds, feedstock, bedding material, castings, and related materials shall not, in the aggregate, exceed six feet in height. If a discretionary permit is issued pursuant to Sec. 8105-4, these standards may be exceeded. The standards set forth in Section 8107-36.4.1 shall apply to all such vermiculture operations in excess of 5,000 square feet of open beds.

(Am. Ord. 4214—10/24/00)

d.

The volume of raw or composted feedstock and the bedding materials shall not exceed that which is reasonably necessary to the production of the worms raised on the site.

e.

Prior to the issuance of a Zoning Clearance of the use, a "stockpile management plan" shall have been approved by the Environmental Health Division. The operations shall only be conducted in conformance with the approved plan and the limitations set forth in this section.

(Rep./Reen. Ord. 4092—6/27/95)