I remember this topic being a big news item several years ago:

Dear Modern Farmer: Can I Legally Grow Food in My Front Yard?

https://modernfarmer.com/2013/06/dear-modern-farmer-can-i-le...

oak park hates veggies- trying to make sense of oak park's war on vegetables:

https://oakparkhatesveggies.wordpress.com/about/

Homeowners Across the Country Face Citations for Illegal Gardening:

https://www.motherearthnews.com/organic-gardening/right-to-g...