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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Establishing use standards for urban agriculture

The Phila. Code, Title 14, ch. 14-600, §14-603(15) (2021).

Last Visited 3/31/26
Policy Summary

This law establishes use standards for urban agriculture uses, including “Community Gardens, Market and Community-Supported Farms,” (screening, compost, power tool use, etc.) and “Animal Husbandry” (refers out to other areas of the code regarding animal keeping, but requires adequate fencing for animals).

State Pennsylvania
Jurisdiction Name Philadelphia
Jurisdiction Type city
Population Size over-800k
Food System Topics
  • Urban Agriculture
  • Agricultural Production
  • Zoning, Planning & Land Use
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