Local Government Food Policy Database
City of Los Angeles Administrative Code, Chapter 17: City Urban Agriculture Incentive Zone Program(“UAIZ”)
| Jurisdiction Name | Los Angeles |
| State / Province | CA |
| Country | United States |
| Type of Government | Municipality |
| Population | 3,918,872 |
| Population Range | 1 million or more |
| Year | 2017 |
| Policy Links |
Download PDF View Policy Online |
| Policy Type | legislation and regulations |
| GFC Topic | community food production |
| Keywords | food access, healthy food, healthy food access, urban, urban agriculture, urban agriculture incentive zone, urban agriculture incentive zone program, urban farm, urban farming, urban garden, vacant land, vacant lot |
| Adopting Government Department(s) | City Council, Mayor |
| Lead Implementing Entity(s) | Department of City Planning |
| Supporting Entity(s) | California State Legislature |
| Funding Amount | n/a |
| Funding Sources | n/a |
| Policy Outcome(s) |
This City ordinance lays out the eligibility criteria, application process and administration of the UAIZ program which allows for use of vacant land for small-scale agriculture combined with a reduced property tax assessment for participating property owners. This is intended to promote and support urban agriculture and access to healthy food. |
| Additional Resources |
http://growingfoodconnections.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/CHAPTER-17-URBAN-AGRICULTURE-INCENTIVE-ZONE-CONTRACTS-xx.pdf https://la.curbed.com/2017/6/14/15805618/la-urban-farming-program-fresh-produce |
