Town Planning Commission Proposes Three-Tiered System for Urban Agriculture
The Town Planning Commission has proposed a three-tiered system to regulate urban agriculture based on lot size. This initiative follows a case where a residentially zoned property exceeded perceived boundaries for urban agriculture. The new ordinance aims to clarify guidelines, limiting urban agriculture to small-scale activities such as bees, rabbits, and chickens. Large livestock like goats, cows, pigs, and sheep are prohibited to protect neighbors, sanitation, and animal welfare. The ordinance requires an annual zoning permit and a management plan addressing health, waste, and nuisance control. Commercial sales on-site are prohibited. The proposal includes standards for sites less than one acre, while larger sites lack clearly defined standards, which the new system seeks to address. 
