Right to Farm in Peoria, IL (2026)
1 verified right to farm rules for Peoria, Illinois, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Agricultural Zoning Protection
Peoria's Unified Development Code treats an 'Urban Farm' as a distinct land use requiring zoning approval, via the special use process in residential districts and Development Review Board review in non-residential districts, under Section 5.3.2.G.2. No special-use fee applies to an urban farm application, but operators must follow standards for equipment hours, fencing, deliveries and lighting.
Peoria IL Urban Farm Zoning Requirements
Significant RestrictionsPeoria, IL Unified Development Code § 5.3.2.G.2
2. Urban Farm: The purposes of the Urban Farm regulations are to support the local economy and increase access to fresh local produce...a.Urban Farms require zoning approval through the special use process in a residential zoning district and through the Development Review Board in non-residential districts where the use is permitted, per Section 5.2. No fee is required for a special use for an...
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