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Council OKs pilot allowing cargo-container hydroponic farming on city land
3623523 · June 2, 2025
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Summary
The City Council approved zoning text amendments to permit urban farming inside cargo containers on city-owned property under lease, advancing a pilot program for hydroponic/aquaponic production after a unanimous planning-board recommendation.
The Kankakee City Council on June 2 approved text amendments to the city zoning ordinance establishing a pilot program to allow hydroponic and aquaponic farming inside cargo containers on city-owned property under council-approved lease agreements.
Director King told the council the amendment had been reviewed multiple times by…
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