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Councilors move to clarify zoning rules to support year‑round farmers markets
Summary
Councilor Paul Harper introduced a zoning code initiation to create explicit definitions and allowances for farmers markets, including by‑right permanent markets in many nonresidential districts, supplemental regulations for temporary and permanent markets, and coordination with the health department for inspections.
Councilor Paul Harper introduced a proposal to initiate zoning code amendments that would add a specific definition and regulatory framework for farmers markets.
Harper said the item grew from requests by the Health Department’s Healthy Living program and would make it clearer where and how markets can operate — including allowing permanent farmers markets as a principal use or as an accessory use in many nonresidential zoning districts, rather than leaving farmers…
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