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Right to Farm in Philadelphia, PA (2026)

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

Verified from official government sources

Agricultural Zoning Protection

Philadelphia's Zoning Code classifies community gardens, market farms, and orchards as a protected Urban Agriculture use category permitted as-of-right in every residential district.

Urban Agriculture Allowed Citywide By-Right

Few Restrictions

Philadelphia Code § 14-601(11); Table 14-602-1

Urban Agricultural Use Category. This category includes uses such as gardens, farms, and orchards that involve the raising and harvesting of food and non-food crops and the raising of farm animals. ... Community Garden [Table 14-602-1]: Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y (all 18 residential districts)