Dania Beach, Fla., Code § 312-50 (current through Sept. 29, 2017)

"health or recreational amenity" (§ 312-50).

Although not labeled "findings" the following language is included: "For all their diversity, however, most community gardens share at least four (4) elements in common: land (or a place to grow something); plantings; gardeners; and some sort of organizing arrangements. Land for a community garden can be publicly or privately held. One (1) strong tradition in community gardening in urban areas is cleaning up abandoned vacant lots and turning them into productive gardens. Alternatively, community gardens can be seen as a health or recreational amenity and included in public parks, similar to ball fields or playgrounds." § 312-50.

This article contains general rules governing the use of land within the city, including rules for interpreting the lists of permitted, special exception and prohibited uses in articles 105 through 115, and article 302. This article also identifies the intent and purpose of each zoning district within the city. § 100-10.

This section provides a definition of urban agricultural garden. § 312-50. See sections 302-10 and 312-30 for provisions that incorporate the term.

Penalties for violations of the Land Development Code are set forth at article 705. Art. 705. It is unclear if any would apply to section 312-50.