Policy Database
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
