Here is a summary of the proposed changes to the Municipal Code:
1. Vegetable gardens would be allowed in front, back, and side yards.
2. Community gardens and urban farming would be allowed.
3. Up to 6 hens (not roosters) would be allowed in backyards.
4. Greenhouses, rainwater harvesting, and roof gardens would be allowed.
5. Backyard composting would be allowed.
This ordinance was passed unanimously by the Planning Commission. Now it moves on to City Council. Here are the three ways your organization can help:
1. Encourage everyone to contact the Mayor and their City Council member! To reach the Mayor, call 297-2424 or email mayor@okc.gov. For Ward 7, call John A. Pettis Jr. at 297-2402 or email ward7@okc.gov. This is by far the best way for everyone to make a big difference on whether this ordinance gets passed by City Council! We will send out an email, post on facebook and market through National Women In Ag. Association's electronic communication tools.
2. Attend the December 17 meeting of City Council. These meetings tend to be long and boring, but for anyone who has the time and interest, your presence is very welcome. This is the meeting at which the public will be invited to comment on the ordinance. As we discussed on the phone, it would be wonderful if you would be willing to address the Council on behalf of your organization. Dr. Tammy Gray-Steele plans to attend the council meeting on and speak on December 17, 2013, to support this much needed health ordinance.
3. Several organizations around the city are endorsing our effort to support this ordinance. If Women in Agriculture would like to endorse us, please reply with an official endorsement, contact name and number, and a .jpg or .png of your logo, as soon as is possible. Our official title of the organization is: National Women In Ag. Association ("NWIAA"), contact person: Dr. Tammy Gray-Steele, Executive Director, (405) 317-8110 - business cell number; email address: womeninag@gmail.com.
No comments:
Post a Comment