Right to Farm in Detroit, MI (2026)
1 verified right to farm rules for Detroit, Michigan, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Agricultural Zoning Protection
Detroit's zoning code allows urban gardens by right in every residential district and urban farms as a conditional use, but cultivation areas must sit at least five feet from every property line, orchards fifteen feet from neighboring lots.
Detroit Urban Farm and Garden Zoning
Some RestrictionsDetroit City Code § 50-12-400
(a)Buildings and structures related to agricultural uses must comply with the accessory structure setback and height requirements in Article XIII, Division 1, of this chapter, with the exception of rear yard requirements.(b)Cultivation must comply with the following additional setback requirements:(1)Crop areas must be set back at least five feet from all property lines. The required setback mu...
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