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Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Establishing standards and permitted uses for urban farms and community gardens

Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Land Development Code § 47-18.41

Last Visited 4/14/26
Policy Summary

This section sets standards for urban farms and community gardens and establishes that urban farms shall generally be permitted as a principal or accessory use within non-residential zoning districts, with some exceptions. The law also recognizes the health, environmental and economic benefits of urban agriculture and local food production.

State Florida
Jurisdiction Name Fort Lauderdale
Jurisdiction Type city
Population Size 50k-200k
Legal Strategies
  • Expressly allows something
  • Requires something and sets standards
Food System Topics
  • Urban Agriculture
  • Agricultural Production
  • Zoning, Planning & Land Use
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