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Local Codes
And Policies
Each city or municipality will have different departments that create and monitor policies
with regard to urban agriculture.  Many local governments are supportive of urban
agriculture endeavors while others may be more apprehensive of growing food in the urban
setting.  It is important to discover what department/s in your local government is in charge
of these codes and ordinances.  For example, in the city of Long Beach, the Office of
Sustainability provides resources and information about implementing edible landscapes.
Los Angeles County Urban Agriculture Regulations
http://cultivatelosangeles.files.wordpress.com/2013/07/cultivate-l-a-summary-urbanagriculture-regulations.pdf
LA City Council Introduces Plan to Encourage Urban Farming
http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln--urban-farming-20141008-story.html
Growing Food Policy in LA: Looking Back at Urban Agriculture Policy Advancements in 2013
http://lagardencouncil.org/news/food-policy-report/
New Urban Agriculture Regulations Sprouting in Los Angeles, California
http://www.globalsiteplans.com/environmental-design/new-urban-agriculture-regulationssprouting-in-los-angeles-california/