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Zoning for Compost Facilities
Zoning can be one of the most challenging impediments to startup for compost facilities. Many jurisdictions do not have specific language for compost facilities and by default, classify them as solid waste land uses, putting composting in an onerous and unnecessary category. The information on this page can help you by providing a template and guidance for planning and zoning officials, through the USCC’s Zoning Template, Sustainable Development Code, and American Planning Association background.  Zoning TemplateUSCC’s Zoning Template, a result of two years of information gathering, debate and consensus among USCC members, including consultation of planners and the American Planning Association, and its accompanying guidelines was released in January 2022 as a “cut and paste” document for local municipal planners, while leaving leeway for local conditions. Download the template and guidelines here.  Community Zoning Changes: Are You Prepared?It's important to learn your community's readiness for compost zoning. Download this Guide for steps you should take!
 Sustainable Development CodeUSCC worked with the authors of the Sustainable Development Code website on a white paper describing compost zoning issues and referring to compost zoning ordinances around the U.S.  Other ResourcesHere, you can find other resources on compost facilities and zoning. 2018 USCC Conference session, “Like a Good Neighbor” - speakers focusing on responding to zoning challenges |
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