Local Government Food Policy Database

Fast Food Restaurants Near Schools in Detroit, Ordinance No.9-98, § 1, 4-1-98, 92.0379B(j)

Jurisdiction Name Detroit
State / Province MI
Country United States
Type of Government Municipality
Population 713,777
Population Range 250,000 to 999,999
Year 1978
Policy Links Download PDF
GFC Topic community food security
Keywords children, food access, food retail, obesity, school
Adopting Government Department(s) Detroit City Council
Lead Implementing Entity(s) n/a
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Funding Amount n/a
Funding Sources n/a
Policy Outcome(s)

The zoning ordinance of Detroit requires fast food restaurants maintain a minimum distance of 500 feet between the subject site and the nearest point of an elementary, junior high, or senior high school site.

Additional Resources http://www.obesitypolicies.org/policies/2011/restrict-locationnumber-fast-food-restaurants-total-or-near-schools