ALC Policy: Residential Uses in the ALR Zone 1

Topic(s): Development and Productive use of Agricultural Land

Sub-topic(s): ALR, residential development

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ALC regulation and interpretation of residential uses in the ALR zone 1.

ALC Policy: Placement of Fill or Removal of Soil - Construction of Farm Buildings

Topic(s): Development and Productive use of Agricultural Land

Sub-topic(s): ALR, deposit of fill and dumping, soil

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ALC regulation and interpretation of the placement of fill or removal of soil for the construction of farm buildings in the ALR.

ALC Policy: Lease for a Retired Farmer Zone 2

Topic(s): Development and Productive use of Agricultural Land

Sub-topic(s): ALR, residential development

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ALC regulation and interpretation for leases for retired farmers in the ALR zone 2.

ALC Policy: Homesite Severance on ALR Lands

Topic(s): Development and Productive use of Agricultural Land

Sub-topic(s): ALR subdivision, ALR, residential development

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ALC regulation and interpretation of homesite severance in the ALR.

ALC Policy: Home Occupation Use in the ALR

Topic(s): Development and Productive use of Agricultural Land, Economic Development

Sub-topic(s): home occupation/home based businesses, ALR

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ALC regulation and interpretation of home occupation in the ALR.

ALC Policy: Building New Residence while Occupying Existing Residence

Topic(s): Development and Productive use of Agricultural Land

Sub-topic(s): ALR, residential development

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ALC regulation and interpretation of building a new residence while occupying an existing residence in the ALR.

ALC Policy: Brewery, Distrillery and Meadery in the ALR

Topic(s): Development and Productive use of Agricultural Land

Sub-topic(s): ALR

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ALC regulation and interpretation of breweries, distilleries and meaderies in the ALR.

ALC Policy: Additional Residences for Farm Help Accommodation

Topic(s): Development and Productive use of Agricultural Land

Sub-topic(s): ALR, farm worker accommodation

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ALC regulation and interpretation of additional residence for farm help accommodation in the ALR.

City of Nanaimo Zoning Bylaw No. 4500

Topic(s): Development and Productive use of Agricultural Land, Food Processing, Storage & Distribution, Food Production, Urban Agriculture

Sub-topic(s): food processing, siting and coverage, urban farm, urban gardens/orchard, zoning

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Topic Sub-topic Policy or Policy Excerpt Document Location
urban agriculture; urban gardens/orchard;

USES PERMITTED IN ALL ZONES

The following uses are permitted in all zones:
... f) Community Garden

6.1.1

urban agriculture;

food production;

urban farm;

USES PERMITTED IN ALL ZONES

...6.1.3 An urban food garden shall be permitted in all zones provided that:

a) The total area which may be under cultivation on any given parcel shall not exceed more than 600m 2 in area except where the lot size is greater than 2,400m2 , in which case an urban food garden shall not exceed 25% of the lot area.

b) Production shall be limited the growing and harvesting of fruits, vegetables and edible plants, but specifically excludes the growing of mushrooms.

c) On-site sales of edible plants shall be permitted within roadside stands for products grown on site provided that: i. the size of the roadside stand does not exceed a Gross Floor Area of 9m 2 ; ii. no more than 5 vehicle trips per day are generated by sales related to the urban food garden; iii. on-site sales and roadside stands are limited to no more than 60 days within a calendar year; and iv. the roadside stand is located on the property and does not impede sight lines from the driveway. (4500.012; 2012-APR-16)

d) No artificial lighting shall be used.

e) No pesticides or herbicides shall be used.

f) The urban food garden does not create noise, dust, vibration, odour, smoke, glare, fire hazard, or any other hazard or nuisance, to any greater or more frequent extent than that usually experienced in the applicable zone under normal circumstances wherein no urban food garden exists.

g) The location and siting of the urban food garden meets all the watercourse setting requirements, as specified in Section 6.3 of this Bylaw.

h) An urban food garden shall not be permitted where a farm defined under the Assessment Act is permitted.

6.1.3
development and productive use of agricultural land; siting and coverage; See document for siting and coverage regulations for buildings and structures in Agriculture Rural Residential Zone 8.5-8.6
food processing, storage and distribution; food processing; See document for regulations for food and beverage processing permitted in Industrial Zones section 13
food processing, storage and distribution; food processing; See document for regulations for seafood processing permitted in Harbour Waterfront Zone. section 15

 

Salt Spring Island Removal and Deposit of Soil Bylaw no. 418

Topic(s): Development and Productive use of Agricultural Land

Sub-topic(s): soil, deposit of fill and dumping

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A bylaw to regulate the removal and deposit of soil, rock and topsoil.