Policy Database
Local Policy
Chicago,
Illinois
Creating a new "open space" category for publicly owned lands allowing urban farms and community gardens
Chi., Ill., Chi. Zoning Ordinance and Land Use Ordinance, § 17-6-0200 (2024).
Last Visited 3/31/26
Policy Summary
This law asserts that the zoning could shall protect open spaces within the city, including those used for community gardens and urban farms. However, this is exclusively applicable to publicly owned land.
State
Illinois
Jurisdiction Name
Chicago
Jurisdiction Type
city
Population Size
over-800k
Food System Topics
- Urban Agriculture
- Zoning, Planning & Land Use
