Attachment 4: Current Cotati Zoning Code Definitions Related to Agriculture “Crop production, horticulture, orchard, vineyard” means commercial agricultural production field and orchard uses, including the production of the following, primarily in the soil on the site and not in containers, other than for initial propagation prior to planting in the soil on the site:
1. Field crops;
2. Flowers and seeds;
3. Fruits;
4. Grains;
5. Melons;
6. Ornamental crops;
7. Tree nuts;
8. Trees and sod;
9. Vegetables;
10. Wine and table grapes.
Also includes associated crop preparation services and harvesting activities, such as mechanical soil preparation, irrigation system construction, spraying, crop processing and retail sales in the field, not including sales sheds, which are instead defined under “Produce stand.” Does not include greenhouses which are instead defined under “Plant nursery,” and “Residential accessory use or structure,” or containerized crop production, which is instead defined under “Plant nursery.” Does not include noncommercial home gardening, which is allowed as an accessory use in all zoning districts without city approval. “Community garden” means a site used for growing plants for food, fiber, herbs, flowers, and others, which is shared and maintained by community residents. “Produce stand” means a temporary business established and operated for a specific time, selling raw, unprocessed fruits, vegetables, nuts, and other produce in its raw or natural state, and that is accessory to an on-site or adjacent agricultural operation.