Local Government Food Policy Database
Urban Food Zoning Code Update, Ordinance No. 185412
| Jurisdiction Name | Portland |
| State / Province | OR |
| Country | United States |
| Type of Government | Municipality |
| Population | 583,776 |
| Population Range | 250,000 to 999,999 |
| Year | 2012 |
| Policy Links | View Policy Online |
| GFC Topic | community food production, community food security |
| Keywords | access, agriculture, community food and agriculture, community garden, farmers market, food access, food retail, food system, land use, local food access, local food production, urban, urban agriculture, zoning |
| Adopting Government Department(s) | Portland City Council |
| Lead Implementing Entity(s) | Portland Planning and Sustainability Commission, Bureau of Planning and Sustainability |
| Supporting Entity(s) | Portland-Multnomah Food Policy Council, Oregon Public Health Institute. Bureau of Development Services, Bureau of Transportation, Communities Putting Prevention to Work, Multnomah County Health Department |
| Funding Amount | $7.5 Million |
| Funding Sources | Oregon Public Health Institute, Communities Putting Prevention to Work, Multnomah County Health Department |
| Policy Outcome(s) |
This comprehensive policy addresses many aspects of the food system through innovative zoning in Portland, Oregon. The zoning code amendments address the following topics: market gardens, community gardens, food membership distribution sites and farmers’ markets. Previously, market gardens were allowed only in designated agricultural use areas, community gardens were allowed in all zones, and food membership distribution sites were not mentioned in the zoning code. The zoning codes were amended so that all of these activities would be allowed in all zones with regulations to mitigate impacts. |
| Additional Resources |
https://www.portlandoregon.gov/bps/53834 https://multco.us/communications/pressreleases/2010/03/19/multnomah-county-awarded-75-million-part-recovery-act |
| Contact | Steve Cohen |
| Position Title | Manager of Food Policy and Programs |
| Organization | Bureau of Planning and Sustainability |
| Phone | 503-823-7700 |
