Urban Agriculture in the City of Boston

Did you know that Boston has an ordinance that covers urban farming?  Article 89 is part of the Boston land zoning laws.  It covers urban agriculture activities in Boston such as farming, hydroponics and beekeeping and more.  The City of Boston prepared this guide to demystify the language of the actual rule.  After reading this guide, you will have a better understanding of:

• the rules covering land use and permitting requirements
• the permitted location and size of ground-level farms, roof-top farms and freight farms
• soil safety guidelines for urban farming
• keeping bees and chickens.