Food Metrics for New York City, Local Law 52 of 2011

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: PDF
Policy type: law
Year: 2011
GFC Topic: community food connections, community food production, community food security
Keywords: consumption, distribution, food consumption, food distribution, food processing, food production, food system, food system metrics, food system metrics reporting, metrics, processing, production, reporting
Adopting Government Department(s):

New York City Council

Lead Implementing Entity(s): New York City Mayor's Office of Long-Term Planning And Sustainability
Support Entity(s):

New York City Mayor's Office of Food Policy

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

Amended administrative code of the City of New York and established reporting requirements regarding the production, processing, distribution and consumption of food in and for the city; requires an annual city food system metrics report (started September 1, 2012) detailing the production, processing, distribution and consumption of food in and for the city of New York during the previous fiscal year

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Urban Agriculture Incentive Zone Ordinance No. 184-14

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: WebPDF
Policy type: ordinance
Year: 2014
GFC Topic: community food connections, community food production
Keywords: act, agriculture, food production, incentive, incentive zone, procedures, production, program, property tax, property tax reduction, property value, tax, urban, urban agriculture, urban agriculture incentive zone, urban agriculture incentive zones act, urban agriculture incentive zones act procedures, urban agriculture incentive zones act program
Adopting Government Department(s):

City and County of San Francisco Board of Supervisors

Lead Implementing Entity(s): San Francisco Planning Department, San Francisco Agricultural Commissioner, San Francisco Recreation and Park Department
Support Entity(s):

n/a

Funding Amount: variable, dependent on property tax reduction
Funding Sources:
Policy Outcome(s):

amended the San Francisco Administrative Code, by adding Chapter 53A, creating local procedures to implement the California State Assembly Bill 551 (approved by the governor on Approved by Governor September 28, 2013) Urban Agriculture Incentive Zones Act, which authorizes local governments to enter into enforceable contracts with owners of private property for the purpose of promoting the use of vacant, unimproved, or blighted lands for small-scale agricultural use; ordinance outlines eligibility criteria for property tax reductions and the, procedures required to apply for an eligibility certificate, contract with the city, and approval process; tax reductions of less than $25,000 per year or less than $125,000 for the term of the contract; or for contiguous parcels of less than 5 acres or less; or an estimated combined tax reduction of less than $250,000 per year for all properties under contract are approved by the County Agricultural Commissioner, otherwise the SF City and County Board of Supervisors makes a decision on the property tax reduction application

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Food Policy Council, Local Law 11-2011

Jurisdiction Name: Suffolk County
State/Province: NY
Country: United States
Type of Government: County
Population: 1,493,350
Population Range: 1 million or more
Policy Links: WebPDF
Policy type: law
Year: 2011
GFC Topic: community food connections
Keywords: access, agriculture, farming, food access, food production, food system, healthy, healthy food, institution, law, local, local food, local food production, production, public funds, public institution, school, small-scale farming
Adopting Government Department(s):

Suffolk County Legislature

Lead Implementing Entity(s): Suffolk County Legislature
Support Entity(s):

Suffolk County Department of Health Services

Funding Amount: $5,000/fiscal year
Funding Sources: County Executive, County Legislature
Policy Outcome(s):

Established a food policy council for Suffolk County

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Urban Agriculture Zoning, Ordinance No. 2014-22 (14-O-1092)

Jurisdiction Name: Atlanta
State/Province: GA
Country: United States
Type of Government: Municipality
Population: 443,775
Population Range: 250,000 to 999,999
Policy Links: WebPDF
Policy type: ordinance
Year: 2014
GFC Topic: community food production
Keywords: agriculture, community garden, farm, food production, food retail, land use, production, retail, urban, urban agriculture, urban garden, zoning
Adopting Government Department(s):

Atlanta City Council

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

n/a

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

ordinance officially recognized urban agriculture within city limits; provides protection to the urban gardens and designates urban gardens as producers and establishes market gardens as sellers of local and regional food; enabled urban agriculture initiatives within the city

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Code of Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas: Sec. 7-138-7-178

Jurisdiction Name: Wyandotte County
State/Province: KS
Country: United States
Type of Government: Municipality/County
Population: 161,777
Population Range: 50,000 to 249,999
Policy Links: WebPDF
Policy type: legislation and regulations
Year: 2016
GFC Topic: community food production
Keywords: animal husbandry, animal permit, backyard animals, chickens, ordinance, permit, small animals, zoning, zoning district
Adopting Government Department(s):

Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas

Lead Implementing Entity(s): Director of Animal Control
Support Entity(s):

n/a

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

Sets out rules and regulations for the keeping of livestock, prohibitions on swine, manure handling, enclosure location and maintenance and process for loose livestock restrained by the director of animal control.

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Amendments to Detroit’s Zoning Ordinance

Jurisdiction Name: Detroit
State/Province: MI
Country: United States
Type of Government: Municipality
Population: 713,777
Population Range: 250,000 to 999,999
Policy Links: PDF
Policy type: ordinance
Year: 2013
GFC Topic: community food production, community food security
Keywords: access, agriculture, community garden, distribution, economic development, farm, farmers market, farming, food access, food production, food security, food system, healthy, land, land use, local, local food, local food production, production, urban, urban agriculture, zoning
Adopting Government Department(s):
Lead Implementing Entity(s): n/a
Support Entity(s):

n/a

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

Amendments were made to Detroit’s zoning ordinances that reflect the urban agricultural practices that are taking place in the city.  Urban gardens, urban farms, greenhouses, and hoophouses are permitted in residential and business districts.  The sale of produce is allowed from the property that the farm or garden is on.  Additionally, aquaculture, aquaponics, and hydroponics and permitted in certain districts.  Farm animals, oats, wheat and rye, and invasive plants are prohibited.

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Balance, the Growth Management

Jurisdiction Name: Lancaster County
State/Province: PA
Country: United States
Type of Government: County
Population: 519,445
Population Range: 250,000 to 999,999
Policy Links: PDF
Policy type: resolution
Year: 2006
GFC Topic: community food production
Keywords: agriculture, designated agricultural areas, designated agricultural with natural areas, development, economic development, economy, farmland, food production, growth, land use, plan, production, public funds, rural, rural agriculture, rural areas, rural economy, rural land use, urban growth area
Adopting Government Department(s):

Lancaster County Planning Commission

Lead Implementing Entity(s): Lancaster County Planning Commission
Support Entity(s):

n/a

Funding Amount: $250,000
Funding Sources: consultant assistance
Policy Outcome(s):

Enabled the Agriculture and Rural Lands Planning Program, which was formed to guide county and municipal planning policy regarding areas that should be conserved for their agricultural and/or natural resources, and sustaining the towns and villages as the county.

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Boston Summer Eats Program, Boston, Massachusetts

Jurisdiction Name: Boston
State/Province: MA
Country: United States
Type of Government: Municipality
Population: 685,094
Population Range: 250,000 to 999,999
Policy Links: Web
Policy type: program
Year: 2018
GFC Topic: community food security
Keywords: community health, education, families, food access, food insecurity, healthy food, healthy food access, neighborhood, program, school
Adopting Government Department(s):

City Council of Boston; City of Boston Mayor's Office

Lead Implementing Entity(s): Boston Mayor's Office of Food Access; Project Bread; YMCA of Greater Boston
Support Entity(s):

Boston Housing Authority; Boston Public Health Commission; Boston Public Library; Boston Public Schools; Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Funding Amount: Up to $460,000 annually
Funding Sources: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Summer Food Service Program: Expansion, Access, Training and Start-Up (SFSP EATS) Grant for New and Existing Sponsors
Policy Outcome(s):

This program was designed to improve access to healthy and affordable food for children under the age of 18, particularly when school is not in session. This program is comprised of five meal sub-programs: Lunch on the Lawn, Books and Bites, Summer Eats at the Bolling Building, Summer Eats at Farmers Markets, and Summer Eats at Boston Housing Authority (BHA) locations. It currently operates at over 110 locations in the Boston area. At the various locations, program participants can also engage in a variety of activities related to literacy, arts and crafts, and physical activity. Families are also welcome to participant in activities, thus fostering the connections between communities and local organizations that may further aid families in improving their livelihoods and well-being. Farmers markets and vendors are also involved in engagement with children and families through the Boston Summer Eats Program. Through their work, the markets and vendors can directly offer participants with information about local food systems and other opportunities that families can engage in that offer low or no-cost meals. In 2017, over 1,000 families were served, and expansion is planned for broader reach throughout the Boston area.

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Seattle 2035 Comprehensive Plan, Seattle, Washington

Jurisdiction Name: Seattle
State/Province: WA
Country: United States
Type of Government: Municipality
Population: 608,660
Population Range: 250,000 to 999,999
Policy Links: Web
Policy type: plan
Year: 2016
GFC Topic: community food connections, community food production, community food security
Keywords: climate change, comprehensive plan, culture, development, distribution, economy, education, employment, environment, equitable, health, infrastructure, land use, local, plan update, transportation
Adopting Government Department(s):

Seattle City Council

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

n/a

Funding Amount: Unknown
Funding Sources: Seattle City Council
Policy Outcome(s):

The City of Seattle first adopted this Comprehensive Plan in 2016 but has made amendments in subsequent years. The 2019 adopted version of the plan outlines policies and strategies for both the entire city and neighborhoods. Goals of the Comprehensive Plan include: maintaining a vibrant city with livable urban neighborhoods and concentrations of development where residents have access to employment, transportation, and other needs-meeting services; accommodating city expected growth while maintaining/enhancing community identity; maintaining the city’s cultural identity and heritage while promoting economic opportunities, environmental benefits and benefits of preservation; create an interconnected city where people have reliable, easy-to-use, and affordable travel options that contribute to a safer city; provide fair and equal housing for all people in Seattle that is affordable, healthy, safe and environmentally sustainable; provide capital facilities that contribute to a high degree of personal and public health and safety, are equitably distributed based on Seattle’s Race and Justice principles while meeting different needs across individuals and communities, and support a resilient natural environment while building community; foster healthy forest and water habitats and ensure that the environmental benefits and minimized burdens are equitably distributed. All goals and objectives of the plan are driven by “Seattle’s Core Values:” race and social equity, environmental stewardship, community, and economic opportunity and security.

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Commercial Rehabilitation Exemption Certificate Resolution

Jurisdiction Name: Marquette
State/Province: MI
Country: United States
Type of Government: Municipality
Population: 21,491
Population Range: 1 million or more
Policy Links: PDF
Policy type: resolution
Year: 2014
GFC Topic: community food production
Keywords: commercial rehabilitation district, education, exemption, food hub, food retail, grocery store, healthy, healthy eating, healthy food, local food, processing, production, production kitchen, property tax, retail, tax, tax exemption
Adopting Government Department(s):

Marquette City Commission

Lead Implementing Entity(s): Marquette Community Development (Assessing), Marquette Food Co-op, Marquette City Assessor
Support Entity(s):

n/a

Funding Amount: variable amount dependent on property value
Funding Sources: City of Marquette - property tax reduction
Policy Outcome(s):

Established a Commercial Rehabilitation District (CRD); the Marquette Food Co-op was able to apply for a reduction in property taxes and also became eligible for additional state funding ($160,000)

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