Local Government Food Policy Database
Land Tenure Provisions for Farmers
| Jurisdiction Name | Seattle |
| State / Province | WA |
| Country | United States |
| Type of Government | Municipality |
| Population | 634,535 |
| Population Range | 250,000 to 999,999 |
| Year | 2009 |
| Policy Links |
Download PDF View Policy Online |
| Policy Type | ordinance |
| GFC Topic | community food production |
| Keywords | farmers market, fee, fee schedule, fruit, ordinance, permit, permit fees, produce, vegetables |
| Adopting Government Department(s) | Seattle City Council |
| Lead Implementing Entity(s) | Seattle Office of Economic Development, Seattle Department of Transportation, Seattle Parks and Recreation |
| Supporting Entity(s) | not applicable |
| Funding Amount | variable amount dependent on fee structure |
| Funding Sources | City of Seattle, fee reduction |
| Policy Outcome(s) |
streamlined the permit process for farmers markets; the Office of Economic Development will serve as a one-stop permit process; SDOT has reduced the permit fees by only requiring one permit per year and not requiring site inspection |
| Additional Resources |
http://clerk.seattle.gov/~public/fnote/116612.htm |
