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This feature layer uses the zoning data from the cities of Arvada, Lakewood, Golden, and Unincorporated Jefferson County as a base. All zone districts were reviewed for their permissibility of specific food and farming activities and modified to indicate permissions for only these activities.<\/SPAN><\/P>

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Initial zoning data for Arvada was obtained from: https://gis-arvada.opendata.arcgis.com/search?collection=Dataset&q=zoning.<\/SPAN><\/P>

Initial zoning data for Golden was obtained from: https://maps-cityofgolden.opendata.arcgis.com/search?collection=Dataset&q=zoning.<\/SPAN><\/P>

Initial zoning data for Lakewood was obtained by contacting their planning and zoning team (https://www.lakewood.org/Government/Departments/Planning).<\/SPAN><\/P>

Initial zoning data for Unincorporated Jefferson County came from Jefferson County Planning and Zoning Department and can be found on the county open data site: https://data-jeffersoncounty.opendata.arcgis.com/.<\/SPAN><\/P>

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The different zoning layers from each municipality were appended to one another to produce a single feature.<\/SPAN><\/P>

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The specific food and farming activities whose permissions were identified in all zone districts are represented with the following field names:<\/SPAN><\/P>

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Urban Agriculture: agriculture operations in specific zoning locations based on a variety of requirements including setback, lot size, and permitted animals. Varies by zoning ordinance.<\/SPAN><\/P>

Agriculture: agriculture operations in specific zoning locations based on a variety of requirements including setback, lot size, and permitted animals. Varies by zoning ordinance.<\/SPAN><\/P>

Non Traditional Food Pantries: A place where a food assistance program occurs without a brick-and-mortar structure and/or on an ad hoc basis. Often targets a specific neighborhood or population and may not be open to the public.<\/SPAN><\/P>

Farmers Markets: A food market at which local farmers sell fruit and vegetables and often meat, cheese, and bakery products directly to consumers.<\/SPAN><\/P>

Farm Stands: A place where farmers sell fresh local food, often using a small structure (temporary or permanent). Often the Farm Stand is on or near the farm on which products were grown.<\/SPAN><\/P>

Large Ag: Lakewood specific definition of agriculture operations based on but not limited to animal size, quantity, and lot size.<\/SPAN><\/P>

Small Ag: Lakewood specific definition of agriculture operations based on but not limited to animal size, quantity, and lot size.<\/SPAN><\/P>

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Field value meanings are as follows: <\/SPAN><\/P>

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Permitted: activity is allowed in this zone.<\/SPAN><\/P>

Not Permitted: activity is not allowed in this zone.<\/SPAN><\/P>

Temporary: activity is permitted on a temporary and criteria basis only. Specific approval required.<\/SPAN><\/P>

Conditional: activity is permitted on a conditional basis only. Specific approval required.<\/SPAN><\/P>

Unknown: zoning ordinances are not clear as to the permissibility of the activity.<\/SPAN><\/P>

Because of variable and specific nature of each municipalities zoning code, it is recommended to consult them directly to clarify any additional specific food or farming activity or their requirements.<\/SPAN><\/P>

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Static dataset, created: 2.15.24<\/SPAN><\/P>

Projected to: State Plane Grid Coordinates, Colorado Central Zone (FIPS 0502), NAD83<\/SPAN><\/P><\/DIV><\/DIV><\/DIV>", "summary": "Feature class of zone districts allowance of specific food production and access activities in Arvada, Lakewood, Golden and Unincorporated Jefferson County.", "title": "Arvada, Lakewood, Unincorporated Jeffco, Golden Food in Communities Zoning", "tags": [ "Arvada", "Golden", "Lakewood", "Unincorporated Jefferson County", "Zoning", "Food in communities", "FIC" ], "type": "", "typeKeywords": [], "thumbnail": "", "url": "", "minScale": 150000000, "maxScale": 5000, "spatialReference": "", "accessInformation": "City of Arvada GIS, Jefferson County Planning and Zoning, City of Lakewood, City of Golden, Jefferson County Public Health", "licenseInfo": "

This data was developed for use by Jefferson County agencies to aid in internal decision support and for planning purposes only.<\/SPAN><\/P>

External use of this data by any entity not under the authority of an elected office of Jefferson County is not constrained to Jefferson County's Enterprise License Agreement. Use by external sources does not confer any warranty nor liability to Jefferson County and its elected offices, divisions and departments.<\/SPAN><\/P><\/DIV><\/DIV><\/DIV>" }