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Urban Food Zoning Code Update
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Farmers markets support local farmers and increase people's access to local, healthful food
Illustration by Rob Gisler
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Food buying clubs and CSA are great ways to purchase healthful food at reasonable prices
Illustration by Rob Gisler
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Community gardens provide gathering places for neighbors
Illustration by Rob Gisler
The Urban Food Zoning Code Update increases access to healthful, affordable food options for all residents, especially those who currently have limited access. Through a robust community discussion, this project revised zoning code regulations to support market gardens, community gardens, farmers markets, food buying clubs and community supported agriculture (CSA) organizations.
Documents
Urban Food Zoning Code Update reports and published materials
- Code Development Advisory Group (CDAG) Roles and Responsibilities
- Code Development Advisory Group (CDAG) Roster
- Location Requirement for Larger Food Membership Distribution Sites
- Topic Area Discussions: Summary of Key Issues, April 25, 2011
- Urban Food Zoning Code Update - Concept Report, July 2011
- Urban Food Zoning Code Update - Discussion Draft, February 2011
- Urban Food Zoning Code Update - Health, Environment, and Economic Considerations, July 2011
- Urban Food Zoning Code Update - Proposed Draft, March 2011
- Urban Food Zoning Code Update - Recommended Draft
- Urban Food Zoning Code Update - Summary of Concept Report Questionnaire
- Urban Food Zoning Code Update Project Schedule
News and Updates
Important news and announcements about the Urban Food Zoning Code Update project
- Urban Food Zoning Code Update Approved by City Council on June 13th
- Food Code City Council Hearing June 7; Inventory Closed
- Planning and Sustainability Commission's Recommended Code Changes to Enhance Portlanders' Connection to Food are Now Available for Public Review
- Urban Food Zoning Code Update project goes to City Council
- Planning and Sustainability Commission approves Urban Food Code Update proposal; inventory of farmers markets, etc. continues
- Proposed zoning code changes around growing, selling and buying food to be considered by the Planning and Sustainability Commission
- Proposed Code Changes to Enhance Portlanders' Connection to Food are Now Available for Public Review
- Proposed Changes to the Zoning Code that Support Small-scale Food Production and Distribution will be Published in Early February
- Learn About the Results of the Urban Food Zoning Code Update Concept Report Questionnaire
- Over 800 questionnaires submitted on Concept Report
- Deadline for Urban Food Code Update survey extended to August 29
- Community Discussions Offer Chance for Public to Learn About and Comment on Urban Food Zoning Code Update Concept Report
- Public Review on the Concept Report this Summer
- Project Advisory Group Wraps Up Discussions on the Five Topic Areas
- Project Advisory Group to Discuss Farmers Markets and Community Food Distribution Sites
- Project Advisory Group to Discuss Community Gardens and Animals/Bees
- About the Urban Food Zoning Code Update Project
Project Overview
Urban Food Zoning Code Update process, schedule and summary of changes
Urban Food Zoning Code Update - Adopted Report
This report includes project background, summary of changes, next steps, and adopted zoning code changes with staff commentary. Supporting documents are included in the appendices