Zone Green Text Amendments, Resolution No. 1323-2012

Jurisdiction Name: New York
State/Province: NY
Country: United States
Type of Government: Municipality
Population: 8,175,133
Population Range: 1 million or more
Policy Links: WebPDF
Policy type: resolution
Year: 2012
GFC Topic: community food production
Keywords: agriculture, food production, greenhouse, production, rooftop agriculture, urban, urban agriculture, zoning
Adopting Government Department(s):

New York City Council

Lead Implementing Entity(s): New York City Planning Commission, New York City Department of City Planning
Support Entity(s):

n/a

Funding Amount: not applicable
Funding Sources: not applicable
Policy Outcome(s):

removed zoning impediments to the construction and retrofitting of green buildings, allowing greenhouses, including urban agriculture operations, to be exempt from floor area and height limits

Additional Resources and Information: Link 1