Urban Ag Reports & Policy Info

Policies and Regulations

• Community Garden Policies (2006)
• Department of Public Health’s Culinary Garden Application Form for Growing and Serving Restaurant-Grown Produce On Site
• Overview of San Francisco’s Urban Agriculture Zoning Ordinance (2011)
• Lead Hazard Risk Assessment and Management Guidance for Urban Gardens and Farms (2012)
• Water Efficient Irrigation Ordinance (2011)
• Maximum Applied Water Allowance (MAWA)
• Urban Agriculture Incentive Zones ( local implementation of State Bill AB 551)
• SF Health Code regarding animal husbandry

Publications

• California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Small Farm Food and Safety Guidelines (in many languages)
• Statewide Policies Related to Urban Agriculture from the SELC
• City Administrator’s Recommendation Letter for Urban Agriculture Program (2013)
• San Francisco Board of Supervisors Resolution Establishing Urban Agriculture Program (2013)
• Gavin Newsom Executive Directive for Healthy and Sustainable Food for San Francisco (2009)