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Detroit, Michigan

Recognizing beekeeping and animal husbandry as agricultural uses

Detroit, Mich., City Code, § 50-16-113 (2025).

Last Visited 3/31/26
Policy Summary

This law amends Chapter 50 of the 2019 Detroit City Code, Zoning, to establish “animal husbandry and beekeeping” as a new agricultural use for establishments licensed under Chapter 6, Article X of Detroit Zoning Code.

State Michigan
Jurisdiction Name Detroit
Jurisdiction Type city
Population Size 200k-800k
Food System Topics
  • Urban Agriculture
  • Zoning, Planning & Land Use
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