Urban agriculture is growing in popularity in Richmond City. However, city governments face challenges in regulating urban farms and community gardens within existing codes and policies that were designed for traditional agriculture. This report examines how Richmond City can update its regulations and policies to better support urban agriculture while also addressing residents' concerns about issues like noise, odor, and public health.

1. URBAN AGRICULTURE AND
CITY GOVERNMENT IN 2014
RICHMOND CITY
Anne W. Darby, AICP
Richmond Regional Planning District Commission

2. RENEW RICHMOND
Jerusalem Connection

6. CHALLENGES

8. Anne W. Darby, AICP
Richmond Regional Planning District Commission
adarby@richmondregional.org
804-323-2033