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Grand Rapids, Michigan

Establishing regulations for a diverse range of urban agricultural activities

Grand Rapids, Mich., Code of the City of Grand Rapids, Mich., Title IX, Ch. 155 (2025).

Last Visited 3/31/26
Policy Summary

This law outlines rules and regulations related to urban agriculture. It includes definitions, regulations, and permitting for bees, chickens, and other farm animals, including animal welfare standards, spatial requirements for animal-related structures, number of chickens/hives, etc.

State Michigan
Jurisdiction Name Grand Rapids
Jurisdiction Type city
Population Size 200k-800k
Food System Topics
  • Urban Agriculture
  • Agricultural Production
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