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

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Commercial Incubator Kitchen Applications and Policies

Jurisdiction Name: Douglas County
State/Province: KS
Country: United States
Type of Government: County
Population: 112,864
Population Range: 50,000 to 249,999
Policy Links: PDF
Policy type: guidelines
Year: 2013
GFC Topic: community food connections
Keywords: business, commercial, commercial kitchen, entrepreneurs, food processing, incubator kitchen, kitchen, kitchen equipment, local, local food, local food business, new products, processing
Adopting Government Department(s):

Douglas County Board of County Commissioners

Lead Implementing Entity(s): Kansas State University Extension, Douglas County Food Policy Council, Douglas County Maintenance Department
Support Entity(s):

n/a

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

Revised Commercial Incubator Kitchen policies to reduce the cost and extend the hours of the KSU Douglas County Extension Incubator Kitchen – a certified commercial kitchen where food entrepreneurs can test their recipes and design new products

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Food for All: Inclusive Neighborhood Planning in North Austin, Austin, Texas

Jurisdiction Name: Austin
State/Province: TX
Country: United States
Type of Government: Municipality
Population: 950,715
Population Range: 250,000 to 999,999
Policy Links: WebPDF
Policy type: plan
Year: 2016
GFC Topic: community food connections, community food security
Keywords: affordability, community, community health, corner store, food access, food affordability, healthy food, healthy food access, neighborhood, parks, plan, seniors, transportation
Adopting Government Department(s):

Austin City Council

Lead Implementing Entity(s): City of Austin Office of Sustainability; Austin Transportation Department
Support Entity(s):

University of Texas; American Planning Association; Austin School District; Austin Police Department; Latino Healthcare Forum; City of Austin Code Compliance

Funding Amount: $110,000 over 15 months
Funding Sources: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and American Planning Association
Policy Outcome(s):

This food systems plan builds upon the city of Austin’s 30-year comprehensive plan by offering targeted priorities, strategies, and actions to address food systems-related challenges within the city. Unlike the broader comprehensive plan which utilizes city-level planning strategies, ‘Food for All’ offers planning strategies at a neighborhood-level in order for residents to participate in developing solutions and participating in change within their own communities. Residents reported four main challenges in the evaluation stage of the food system assessment: (i) access to appropriate information; (ii) availability of good quality, healthy foods in neighborhoods; (iii) accessibility due to lack of public transportation and dangerous neighborhood conditions; and (iv) affordability of healthy food. In response, the Austin Office of Sustainability and community partners developed a variety of policy recommendations, including providing information about food and food assistance programs in a variety of languages; monitoring healthy corner store initiatives to address challenges in retailer sourcing of fresh fruit and vegetables; requiring a food systems analysis for all new transportation projects; expanding transportation options for the elderly population; and advocating for higher city incomes, more affordable houses, and the implementation of community improvement projects, such as parks and recreation services.

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Cass County Local Food Council, Motion April 15, 2009

Jurisdiction Name: Cass County
State/Province: IA
Country: United States
Type of Government: County
Population: 13,956
Population Range: 2,500 to 19,999
Policy Links: PDF
Policy type: motion
Year: 2009
GFC Topic: community food connections
Keywords: aggregation, agriculture, buy local, farm, farm stand, farm to institution, farmers market, food aggregation, food policy, food policy council, food production, food retail, food security, food system, healthy eating, healthy food, institution, local, production, public funds, retail, rural, rural agriculture, sales tax, school, tax
Adopting Government Department(s):

Cass County Board of Supervisors

Lead Implementing Entity(s): Cass County Local Food Council
Support Entity(s):

Southwest Iowa Food and Farm Initiative

Funding Amount: $1,500
Funding Sources: Local Option Sales Tax Fund
Policy Outcome(s):

Established the Cass County Local Food Council; appropriated $500 from the Local Option Sales Tax Fund toward its annual operation; contributed $1000 to help fund the regional local food coordinator position; the council has since organized seminars, coordinated a summer farmers market, assisted with Cass County Community Food Assessment, supported the Local Food Coordinator hired by the Southwest Iowa Food and Farm Initiative, and conducted a comprehensive survey to identify all area producers and buyers.

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Healthy Food Retailer Incentives Program Ordinance No. 193-13

Jurisdiction Name: San Francisco City and County
State/Province: CA
Country: United States
Type of Government: Municipality/County
Population: 827,420
Population Range: 250,000 to 999,999
Policy Links: PDF
Policy type: ordinance
Year: 2013
GFC Topic: community food connections
Keywords: access, consumption, corner store, food access, food consumption, food retail, food security, fruit, healthy, healthy eating, healthy food, healthy food retailer incentives program, incentive, intersectoral collaboration, liquor store, low-income, program, retail, staff position, store, tobacco, underserved, vegetables
Adopting Government Department(s):

City and County of San Francisco Board of Supervisors

Lead Implementing Entity(s): San Francisco Economic and Workforce Development Department
Support Entity(s):

Southeast Food Access Coalition, San Francisco Department of Public Health, San Francisco Office of Small Business, San Francisco Planning Department, San Francisco Human Services Agency

Funding Amount:
Funding Sources:
Policy Outcome(s):

established that there is a need to centralize coordination of a city-wide strategy to recruit and maintain new healthy food businesses and to support existing healthy food businesses in using economic incentives and technical support; defined healthy food retailer; required partnership across public agencies and community organizations to implement and evaluate Healthy Food Retailer Incentive Program; required identification of underserved areas of the City, address barriers to healthy food offerings in retail settings, coordinate existing incentives and develop new incentives such as technical support, training, permit and license assistance, store redesign assistance, retail assessment, facade improvement, grant and loan access, creation of a centralized resource center, exploration of job training or employment opportunities, particularly for low income individuals and youth; devoted equivalent of one full-time staff person for the coordination of the Healthy Food Retailer Incentives Program; required annual reports on progress and funding of program

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Denver Healthy Corner Store Initiative, Denver, Colorado

Jurisdiction Name: Denver
State/Province: CO
Country: United States
Type of Government: Municipality/County
Population: 600,158
Population Range: 250,000 to 999,999
Policy Links: Web
Policy type: project
Year: 2014
GFC Topic: community food security
Keywords: community health, corner store, food access, fresh produce, health, healthy corner store program, healthy food access, healthy food retail, partnership
Adopting Government Department(s):

City and County of Denver

Lead Implementing Entity(s): Department of Public Health and Environment
Support Entity(s):

Denver Food Access Task Force

Funding Amount: $327,000
Funding Sources: Colorado Health Foundation
Policy Outcome(s):

As part of a larger effort to address food insecurity under the Denver Food Access Task Force, the Denver Healthy Corner Store Initiative aims to help corner store owners procure, market, handle, and price healthy foods for Denver residents. From 2014 to 2019, the initiative has expanded from 6 to 23 stores, and currently includes 39 additional community partners who make it easier for families to find healthy food options such as fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. The program hopes to expand to up to 50 stores across the city of Denver.

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Chapter 17 Article II. Humane Treatment of Animals, City of Burlington

Jurisdiction Name: City of Burlington
State/Province: VT
Country: United States
Type of Government: Municipality
Population: 42,556
Population Range: 20,000 to 49,999
Policy Links: WebPDF
Policy type: regulation
Year: 2015
GFC Topic: community food production
Keywords: animals, backyard animals, backyard chickens, chicken, chickens, cuniculture, keeping of animals, small animals, urban agriculture
Adopting Government Department(s):

Burlington City Council

Lead Implementing Entity(s): City of Burlington
Support Entity(s):

n/a

Funding Amount: n/a
Funding Sources: n/a
Policy Outcome(s):

Defines the standards of humane treatment of pets and livestock and which animals are acceptable within the city limits.

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East Wenatchee Ordinance No. 2013-03

Jurisdiction Name: East Wenatchee
State/Province: WA
Country: United States
Type of Government: Municipality
Population: 13,190
Population Range: 2,500 to 19,999
Policy Links: WebPDF
Policy type: ordinance
Year: 2013
GFC Topic: community food production
Keywords: agriculture, animal husbandry. animal permit, animals, backyard animals, backyard chickens, chickens, goats, keeping of animals, land use, local, local food production, rural agriculture, small animals, urban agriculture, zoning
Adopting Government Department(s):

City Council of the City of East Wenatchee

Lead Implementing Entity(s): n/a
Support Entity(s):

n/a

Funding Amount: n/a
Funding Sources: n/a
Policy Outcome(s):

This ordinance addresses agriculture on residential zoned parcels and the keeping of farm animals within the city. Changes were made to the city code that include a set of agricultural definitions and new amendments that permit small farm animals, large farm animals, domestic fowl, pot belly pigs, and miniature goats as part of a 4H, Future Farmers of America, or similar program, or as a pet or companion animal on residential zoned parcels. There are particular standards for minimum pasture areas, the specific animals permitted, the size of animals, and enclosures needed for animals. Commercial keeping of such animals is prohibited on these lots. The keeping of peacocks, roosters, male poultry, and swine (other than miniature potbelly pigs) is prohibited.

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Domestic Chickens Use Regulations, Article 5.4.12-B of the Durham Unified Development Ordinance

Jurisdiction Name: Durham
State/Province: NC
Country: United States
Type of Government: Municipality
Population: 228,330
Population Range: 50,000 to 249,999
Policy Links: WebPDF
Policy type: ordinance
Year: 2009
GFC Topic: community food production
Keywords: agriculture, backyard animals, backyard chickens, chickens, food production, urban, urban agriculture, zoning
Adopting Government Department(s):

Durham City Council

Lead Implementing Entity(s): Department of City Planning
Support Entity(s):

n/a

Funding Amount: n/a
Funding Sources: n/a
Policy Outcome(s):

The ordinance authorizes and provides standards for keeping domesticated chickens. Ten female chickens are allowed on lots with single-family homes and townhouses and no agricultural permit is required. Chickens, eggs, and manure from permitted chickens should not be sold. In addition, produce on which chicken manure was used as fertilizer or compost may not be sold. Coops are required, and the chickens must have adequate living conditions and regular maintenance and care of the area is required. Manure must be stored securely in a waterproof container and disposed of regularly. The coops shall be at least 15 feet from any property line or public right of way.

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Food Scraps Recycling Program, Buffalo, New York

Jurisdiction Name: Buffalo
State/Province: NY
Country: United States
Type of Government: Municipality
Population: 258,612
Population Range: 250,000 to 999,999
Policy Links: WebPDF
Policy type: program
Year: 2018
GFC Topic: community food connections
Keywords: compost, composting, environmental projects, environmental sustainability, food waste, food waste reduction, program, recycling, waste
Adopting Government Department(s):

City of Buffalo Mayor's Office

Lead Implementing Entity(s): City of Buffalo Mayor's Office and Massachusetts Avenue Project (MAP)
Support Entity(s):

City of Buffalo Department of Public Works, Streets and Parks

Funding Amount: n/a
Funding Sources: n/a
Policy Outcome(s):

This pilot program, created in collaboration with the City of Buffalo and Massachusetts Avenue Project, seeks to improve recycling rates and allow the City to become cleaner and healthier through the creation of compost using food scraps which would serve as natural healthy fertilizer, and therefore can be useful for our community parks, gardens, and trees, instead of being sent to landfill. This program is viewed as a response to excessive food scrap waste in the city of Buffalo contaminating water streams and therefore negatively impacting the environment and surrounding land. The details of this pilot include further instruction as to food scraps that are considered acceptable for the program such as: vegetable & fruit scraps, coffee grounds, tea bags, cut or dried flowers, nut & egg shells. Unacceptable materials include: meat, chicken, fish, greasy & oily food, dairy, animal waste, litter or bedding, coal or charcoal, coconuts, diseased or insect-infested houseplants, or biodegradable /compostable plastics. The accepted materials will be transferred courtesy of the City of Buffalo to the Buffalo River Compost.

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