"Yes, a project that has installed a proper food garden may be awarded 1 ID point under ID 3.1.-3.4 if all of the following conditions are met:
• There are no deed restrictions that prohibit food production on the residential properties.
• The area must have solar access (i.e., receive direct sunlight for a significant amount of time during the day).
• The food garden must be seeded, or the homeowner(s) must be provided with seeds, or seedlings AND a diagram showing the recommended lay-out of the plants or climate-appropriate crops.
• The food garden must comprise at least 200 square feet for one home. For multi-family buildings or multi-home developments, the food garden must comprise at least:
200 square feet per home, if the density for the project is ≤ 14 units per acre; /n
100 square feet per home for 14-22 units/acre;
80 square feet per home for 23-28 units/acre;
70 square feet per home, for 29-35 units/acre;
60 square feet per home, for > 35 units/acre."
Updated 10/1/13 for rating system applicability.