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Local Policy
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