The use of the Bloomfield Township community gardens will be
subject to the following rules and regulations:
A. Establishment: Two permanent community gardens are hereby established
within the Township of Bloomfield, one each at Pulaski Park and Milbank
Park.
[Amended 12-13-2021 by Ord. No. 21-48]
B. Season: April 1 through November 15 or as otherwise established by
the Bloomfield Township Community Garden Committee. Cultivation and
planting must be started by May l and plots must be tended through
the time of fall cleanup. This means that weeds must be pulled, and
ripe produce harvested. Persons renting plots are expected to spend
an appropriate amount of time to maintain their plot so that it remains
attractive (recommended two hours per week). The Bloomfield community
gardens are working gardens powered by gardeners themselves. Gardeners
are expected to participate in monthly tasks and at least one workday
in addition to mandatory opening and closing days (about 12 hours
between April 1 and November 15).
[Amended 12-13-2021 by Ord. No. 21-48]
C. Parking: in designated or legal parking areas only.
D. Structures. Elaborate garden structures, fountains or the use of
multiple decorative items are prohibited. However, stakes, tomato
cages and similar gardening devices are allowed and must be removed
at the end of each season.
E. Weeds. All waste, weeds, etc., shall be disposed of off-site except
for compostable matter, which may be disposed of in areas designated
by the Bloomfield Township Community Garden Committee. No illegal
or invasive species are permitted.
F. Water from the watering spigots provided in the community garden
should be treated as nonpotable and is for use in the garden only.
Irrigation systems are prohibited. Water must be securely turned off
after each use.
[Amended 12-13-2021 by Ord. No. 21-48]
G. Fertilizers and pesticides. The use of nonorganic pesticides, fungicides,
herbicides and fertilizers is prohibited.
H. Obligations of gardeners. There are shared garden tools at both community
gardens. Gardeners are responsible for caring for those tools and
returning them to the garden sheds once they are done using them.
The primary obligation is to keep the community garden a happy, secure
and enjoyable place where all participants can garden and socialize
peacefully in an amicable manner. Gardeners are expected to volunteer
12 hours over the course of the season (April through November) as
follows:
[Amended 12-13-2021 by Ord. No. 21-48]
(1) Mandatory
opening and closing days (four hours).
(2) At
least one workday each season (two hours).
(3) At
least one monthly task (six hours).
I. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Pets and other
animals are prohibited at all times.
J. Smoking. Smoking is prohibited at all times.
K. Rules of conduct. All gardeners and their visitors shall observe
the rules of conduct established by the Bloomfield Township Community
Garden Committee as well as the rules and regulations for the use
of Township parks and recreation areas, and all other regulations
set forth in the Township of Bloomfield Code.
L. Indemnification. All persons using the Bloomfield Township community
garden assume any and all risks associated with the use of the community
garden. Prior to use of the community garden, each person shall execute
and deliver to the Township a hold harmless and indemnification agreement.
M. Violations. Use of the community garden is a privilege. The Township
reserves the right to revoke the use of the community garden (and
composting) by any person for failure to observe the rules and regulations
established in this article or by the Bloomfield Township Garden Committee.
Upon violation of any rule or regulation, a written notice will be
issued, and a phone call made. The violator will be given a reasonable
opportunity (10 calendar days) to correct the violation. If the violation
does not cease or is not cured, the use of the community garden (and
composting) for the remainder of the season may be revoked and the
plot may be reassigned. They will have to reapply to the Community
Garden Committee for the next season.
[Amended 12-13-2021 by Ord. No. 21-48]
[Amended 4-23-2018 by Ord. No. 18-11]
There is hereby established a Bloomfield Township Community
Garden Committee, which shall consist of nine members whose terms
and powers are hereinafter set forth. The Bloomfield Township community
gardens shall be managed by the Bloomfield Township Community Garden
Committee, who shall enforce the rules and regulations set forth in
this article under the direction of the Township Administrator. The
Bloomfield Township Community Garden Committee shall require gardeners
to sign a use agreement, which will be available at the Township Engineer's
office, to supplement the rules and regulations set forth in this
article, provided that the Township Administrator has approved the
terms of the use agreement.
[Amended 4-23-2018 by Ord. No. 18-11]
The Bloomfield Township Community Garden Committee shall be
comprised of the following persons:
A. One member of the Township Council of the Township of Bloomfield
appointed by the Township Council.
B. An Engineer of the Township of Bloomfield appointed by the Township
Council.
C. The DPW Director of the Township of Bloomfield appointed by the Township
Council.
D. There will be six residents of the Township appointed by the Township
Council, one of whom shall serve as an alternate member.
The terms of office for members of the Bloomfield Township Community
Garden Committee shall be as follows:
A. The members of the Bloomfield Township Community Garden Committee
shall be appointed by the Township Council and shall serve for a period
of three years. Any vacancy occurring in the membership shall be filled
in the same manner as the original appointment for the unexpired term.
[Amended 4-23-2018 by Ord. No. 18-11]
B. The Township Engineer appointed to the Bloomfield Township Community
Garden Committee shall have a term of one year.
C. The DPW Director appointed to the Bloomfield Township Community Garden
Committee shall have a term of one year.
E. The balance of the members of the Bloomfield Township Community Garden
Committee shall be appointed by the Township Council and shall serve
for a period of three calendar years, with their appointment always
expiring on December 31 of the third year of appointment.
[Amended 4-23-2018 by Ord. No. 18-11]
A. The powers and duties of the Bloomfield Township Community Garden
Committee shall be limited to those enumerated herein. The Bloomfield
Township Community Garden Committee shall serve in an advisory capacity
to the Township Council of the Township of Bloomfield and make recommendations
to the Council of areas in which to open additional community gardens.
B. The Bloomfield Township Community Garden Committee shall also establish
rules and regulations, not in conflict with the Township Code, for
the use of all of the Bloomfield Township community gardens.
C. The Bloomfield Township Community Garden Committee shall also keep
track of all plot assignments, maintain a waiting list for plots,
and accept or deny applications after receipt from the Engineer's
office. The Committee shall also ensure the proper maintenance and
appearance of the gardens and will promote and educate residents on
the benefits of gardening and community gardens.