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Policy Summary

This law sets "market gardens" standards, including hours of operation and parking.

Background Information

State Colorado
Jurisdiction Name Arvada
Jurisdiction Type City,
Population Size 50,000-200,000
Legal Strategies
  • Requires something, sets standards
Reach Community-wide
Food System Category Grow; Get;
Evidence for Health

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We understand that this information is not comprehensive. It also does not include other important forms of evidence such as community members’ lived experiences and practice-based evidence.

Policy Details

Refers to priority populations?
No

Health-related goal?
No

Environmental goal?
No

Economic goal?
No

Includes findings?
No

Has a stated intent or purpose?
Unclear

Although not labeled as an "intent" section, several intentions are set forth in sections 1.3.1 through 1.3.15 including the statement that "[t[he regulations of this Code are intended to implement the City of Arvada Comprehensive Plan, as amended, and more specifically are intended to: 1.3.1. Promote the public health, safety, convenience, comfort, prosperity, and general welfare." § 1.3.1.

Includes definitions?
Yes

§10.2.

Addresses implementation?
Unclear

Various administrative details are set forth for the land development code at Article 2, none of them are specific to section 5.2.26. Art. 2.

Enforcement provisions?
Yes

Violations can constitute a misdemeanor. § 9.5.2(A).

Evaluation component?
No

Requires extra investment?
No

Code context and ordinance history

Section 5.2.26. - Market gardens (agriculture, community) is located in Part III - Land Development Code / Article 5 - Use Regulations / 5.2. - Additional Use Standards and Conditions. History: Ord. No. 4343, § 1, 8-6-2012 ; Ord. No. 4515, § 2(Exh. A), 9-21-2015.

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