Local Government Food Policy Database
Zone Green Text Amendments, Resolution No. 1323-2012
| 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 | 2012 |
| Policy Links |
Download PDF View Policy Online |
| Policy Type | resolution |
| 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 |
| Lead Implementing Entity(s) | New York City Planning Commission, New York City Department of City Planning |
| Supporting Entity(s) | n/a |
| Funding Amount | not applicable |
| Funding Sources | not applicable |
| Policy Outcome(s) |
removed zoning impediments to the construction and retrofitting of green buildings, allowing greenhouses, including urban agriculture operations, to be exempt from floor area and height limits |
| Additional Resources |
http://www.nyc.gov/html/dcp/html/greenbuildings/index.shtml |
