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Right to Farm in Gary, IN (2026)

1 verified right to farm rules for Gary, Indiana, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Agricultural Zoning Protection

In the City of Gary, Sec. 123-155(a)(3) of the zoning code lists agricultural uses, including nurseries and truck gardens, as a permitted use only in R1 and R1A One-Family Dwelling Districts, but the same clause bars raising poultry or livestock and forbids offensive odor, dust, or selling produce not grown on site.

Gary Zoning Permits Farming Only in R1/R1A

Some Restrictions

Gary Municipal Code § 123-155(a)(3)

(3)Miscellaneous uses, as follows: agricultural uses, including nurseries and truck gardens but not including the raising of poultry or livestock, provided no offensive odor or dust is created and there is no sale of products not produced on the premises.

Looking for Lake County county-wide rules?

County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Gary city rules.

Right to Farm in Lake County