1. Update on the Proposed Urban Agriculture Regulations Planning Commission August 20, 2014

2. August 20, 2014 Urban Agriculture Overview 2011 - Sustainable Code Project 2012- 2014 - Public Involvement Committees 2013 - Plan Tucson’s Urban Agriculture Policy 2014 - Public Meetings (4) 2014 - Expected Planning Commission Review 2015 - Expected Mayor and Council Review

3. August 20, 2014 Draft Proposal Implements Plan Tucson’s urban agriculture policy by promoting the safe, equitable growth and distribution of locally produced food. Attempts to adjust the scale and intensity to accommodate as is practical current practices. Attempts to remain compatible with surrounding land uses. The amendments will be optional to property owners and not a compulsory part of a development.

4. Process Clarion Consultants diagnostic & draft recommendations Staff review & revisions Sustainable Code Committee Urban Agriculture Task Force Public meetings Planning Commission Mayor & Council for approval Staff review & revisions

5. August 20, 2014 Public Meeting Feedback Three Public Meetings – May, June and July Attendance respectively 150, 130, and 30 for Spanish-only 4 th Meeting tentatively planned for September General Response Draft proposal is too restrictive Does not facilitate urban agriculture as practiced in Tucson. Feedback being evaluated to address issues raised Return to September public meeting with revised recommendations

6. August 20, 2014 Issues Gardening – Principal and Accessory Uses On-site Gardening Community Gardening Urban Farms On-site Sales Small Animals Chickens and Fowl Miniature Goats Rabbits etc. Farmers’ Markets Principal Accessory Associated Issues Composting Greenhouses Larger Animals General Farming

7. August 20, 2014 Gardening Re-evaluation General Farming on large lots confusion with urban agriculture being evaluated along with clarifications on large animals Urban Farms Definition vs. the existing crop production, use class Difference between large garden and crop production Community Gardens On-site sales Practicality of animal raising Accessory use at multi-family housing State Statute affecting on-site sales being evaluated with City Attorney May affect urban farms and sales at family dwellings

8. August 20, 2014 Gardening - Potential Solution General Farming Keep General Farming in large lot zones as is Urban Farms Consider merging with crop production Create clearer definition based on commercial aspect and lot size Coordinate with State Statute for on-site sales Community Gardens Clarify as accessory use in multi-family housing. Clarify limitations for on-site sales Consider Special Exception for supplemental animal raising Clarify statutory rights of citizens on on-site sales

9. August 20, 2014 Small Animal Re-evaluation Number restriction on chickens and other animals is too restrictive. Current setbacks are unreasonable. Relying on a fixed-number approach does not accommodate different lot sizes and the type of animal being kept.

10. August 20, 2014 Small Animal Potential Solutions Use the Animal Unit approach based on lot size Allows flexibility on choosing the number of animals Have an overall cap on small animals for urban residential zones Clarify differences with large animals Clarify miniature goats and regular goats Develop a setback for pens based on experience and code enforcement

11. August 20, 2014 PROPOSAL - The Urban Animal Unit (UAU) In urban areas, the number of animals permitted is based on property size and type of animal: UAUs consider the relative impact of different types of animals on the land and on the neighbors. 2 UAUs are permitted for every 1000 sq ft of property. Chickens, rabbits and guinea pigs = 1 UAU Ducks = 2 UAUs Turkeys and geese = 4 UAUs Miniature goats = 5 UAUs

12. August 20, 2014 Rules for BACKYARD CHICKENS TopicCurrent RulesProposed Rules Number permitted 24 No roosters Depends on lot size: 2 per 1000 sq ft. Typical 7000 sq ft. lot = 14 chickens No roosters Where permittedAny zone Coop size Not more than 12’ high Small: not more than 6’ high Large: not more than 12’ high Coop setbacks 50’ from all property lines Small: up to 2 on the property line Large: 10/20 ft from property lines abutting residential properties; 0’ from property lines abutting alleys or right of ways

13. August 20, 2014 Farmers’ Markets – Re-evaluation Currently an industrial permanent use Not recognized as a temporary, intermittent use Draft still does not allow in less restrictive zones Draft’s hours of operation are not convenient As a temporary use should be allowed in residential and office zones

14. August 20, 2014 Farmers’ Markets – Potential Solutions Allow as an accessory use in certain residential and office zones where parking is available Consider if it is already an accessory use by interpretation for certain civic uses in residential zones Consider more flexible hours of operation Allow in commercial zones as a principal or accessory use.

15. August 20, 2014 Other Urban Agriculture Reviews Issues Non-profit agricultural programs - 4-H and the FFA, will not be able to operate under the proposed regulations. Clarify composting and greenhouse standards. Potential Solutions Give exemption to non-profit programs like 4-H. Allow composting and greenhouses as accessory uses with clear mitigation standards.

16. August 20, 2014 Next Steps August – September: Revise the draft Keep it simple Use tested local precedents when practical Use current standards when practical. Late September: Present the revised proposal at a public meeting November – January: Study session(s) and public hearing with the Planning Commission March: Public hearing by Mayor and Council