City Ordinances Related to Food

Ordinances are part of the City’s code of laws, and are designed to protect the health, safety, and quality of life for Austin residents. The following Ordinances govern various aspects of Austin’s Food System:

2013

• Urban Farms, Market Gardens, & Indoor Crop Production Amendments

• Urban Farms Amendment

• Farmers Market Fees Amendment

• Regulation of Individual Vendors at Farmers Markets

2011

• Permit and Application Fee Waivers at Farmers Markets

• Sustainable Urban Agriculture Fees

• Sustainable Urban Agriculture Amendments

• Urban Farms and Community Gardens

2010

• Temporary Food Establishment Permits at Farmers Markets

2008

• Establishment of the Food Policy Board

Austin-Travis County Food Policy Board recommendations

Food-related Austin City Council Resolutions

Upcoming meetings