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Local Policy
Fernley, Nevada

Allowing agriculture as an accessory use to residential uses, as a primary use in residential neighborhoods, and establishing operating standards for urban agriculture including composting, and animal and bee keeping.

Fernley, Nev., Code of Ordinances § 32.07.490

Last Visited 3/31/26
Policy Summary

This section, which prioritizes healthy, local food, clarifies that limited agricultural production is allowed as an accessory use to residential uses, and as a primary use in residential neighborhoods. It also establishes urban agriculture use standards to ensure that neighborhood scale agricultural practices are compatible with residential neighborhoods. Where the requisite use standards are met, the section specifically allows for chicken keeping in all zoning districts and for beekeeping in designated districts.

State Nevada
Jurisdiction Name Fernley
Jurisdiction Type city
Population Size 5k-50k
Food System Topics
  • Food Access
  • Urban Agriculture
  • Gleaning & Food Waste Recovery
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