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Local Policy
Detroit, Michigan

Establishing protections for urban gardens

Detroit, Mich., City Code, §§ 33-3-1-5 (2024).

Last Visited 3/31/26
Policy Summary

This law establishes protections for gardens, making it a misdemeanor to enter a garden for anyone except the owner of the plot of land and the person who planted the garden. It delegates rulemaking about gardening on city property to the Parks and Recreation Department.

State Michigan
Jurisdiction Name Detroit
Jurisdiction Type city
Population Size 200k-800k
Food System Topics
  • Urban Agriculture
  • Policymaking Process
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