City of Camden Zoning Ordinance

The City of Camden zoning ordinance has many goals that align with vacant land reuse and revitalization, including “to conserve a corridor of natural open space (greenways) primarily along waterways within the City” and “to emphasize the need for a wide variety of open space and demonstrate its value as an essential community asset.” To align with these goals, the ordinance explicitly states that community gardens and public recreational outdoor space are allowable uses in all districts.

Cities seeking to expand and streamline reuse of vacant land for gardens and outdoor space may find Camden’s zoning ordinance a useful example.