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Local Policy
Palo Alto, California

Encouraging the use of "sustainable agricultural landscaping," including rooftop and edible gardens, in multi-family, commercial, and industrial developments.

Palo Alto, Cal., Code of Ordinances § 18.40.130

Last Visited 5/11/26
Policy Summary

This law encourages the use of sustainable agricultural landscaping, including rooftop and edible gardens, for multi-family, commercial, and industrial developments. It references regulations including design standards elsewhere in Title 18.

State California
Jurisdiction Name Palo Alto
Jurisdiction Type city
Population Size 50k-200k
Legal Strategies
  • Expressly allows something
Food System Topics
  • Urban Agriculture
  • Agricultural Production
  • Zoning, Planning & Land Use
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