Policy Database
Local Policy
Atlanta,
Georgia
Exempting commercial agriculture and personal gardens from pre-drought mitigation restrictions
Atlanta, Ga., Code of Ordinances, § 154-73.3 (2025).
Last Visited 3/31/26
Policy Summary
This law exempts commercial agriculture and personal vegetable gardens from pre-drought mitigation restrictions, and mandates that personal vegetable irrigation must be limited to evening/night hours during periods of severe drought.
State
Georgia
Jurisdiction Name
Atlanta
Jurisdiction Type
city
Population Size
200k-800k
Food System Topics
- Urban Agriculture
- Agricultural Production
