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FL S0628
Bill
AI Summary
- Creates the "Urban Agriculture Pilot Project Act," authorizing the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to approve up to five municipal urban agricultural pilot projects in cities with populations of 250,000 or more
- Defines "urban agriculture" as noncommercial agricultural uses on land within dense urban areas that is not classified or zoned as agricultural, excluding residential vegetable gardens for personal consumption
- Pilot projects are approved for initial 3-year periods with renewable 3-year terms, and municipalities must submit annual reports on outcomes and impacts to the department by January 1 each year
- Allows municipalities with approved pilot projects to regulate urban agriculture under local ordinances, notwithstanding state right-to-farm protections, provided existing farm operations are designated as legally nonconforming
- Excludes urban agriculture from statewide exemptions that allow farm equipment to be stored without limitation and that exempt nonresidential farm buildings, fences, and signs from the Florida Building Code and local regulations
Legislative Description
Urban Agriculture
Last Action
Chapter No. 2021-115
6/18/2021
Committee Referrals
Rules3/16/2021
Community Affairs3/4/2021
Agriculture1/28/2021
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