Local Government Food Policy Database

Greenhouses, Local Law 49 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
Year 2011
Policy Links Download PDF
Policy Type law
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
Policy Outcome(s)

amended the administrative code of the city of New York and the New York city building code, in relation to greenhouses

Additional Resources http://www.nyc.gov/html/dob/downloads/pdf/ll49of2011.pdf