City of Medicine Hat Land Use Bylaw

Topic(s): Urban Agriculture

Sub-topic(s): urban gardens/orchard

Document Type: Zoning Bylaw | Year: 2013

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Topic Subtopic Policy or Policy Excerpt Document Location
urban agriculture; urban gardens/orchards;

Developments not Requiring Development Permit
The following Developments do not require a Development Permit if they comply with all applicable Development Regulations and other requirements of this Bylaw, but do require a Development Permit if a Variance is needed: ...(vi) a Community Garden

 2.2

 

City of Medicine Hat Municipal Development Plan

Topic(s): Development and Productive use of Agricultural Land, Urban - Agriculture Conflict & Edge Planning, Urban Agriculture

Sub-topic(s): local food culture, urban gardens/orchard

Year: 2012

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Topic Subtopic Policy or Policy Excerpt Document Location

urban-agricultural conflict & edge planning;

   Greenfield Areas (n) Until an Area Structure Plan is approved, permitted land uses within Greenfield Areas will be limited to existing uses, agricultural uses, parkland, and recreational uses, as set out in the Land Use Bylaw. These uses are intended to be unserviced and to reflect a low intensity of development. New country residential development will not be permitted within Greenfield Areas. 4.3
urban agriculture;

urban gardens/orchards;

local food culture;

 Complete Communities (a) All communities should be planned to be complete communities by providing the following:... ...(viii) spaces for community gardens to encourage local food production 5.1.1 viii
development and productive use of agricultural land;   Agriculture (a) The City will seek to protect existing agricultural operations by maintaining appropriate definitions and land use designations in the Land Use Bylaw. 5.2.4
urban agriculture;   Agricultural activities such as urban and near urban agriculture is encouraged. 5.2.4

development and productive use of agricultural land;

urban agriculture;

   The premature fragmentation of agricultural land through land subdivision is discouraged. 5.2.4
urban agriculture; urban gardens/orchards;

Parks (d) Within certain parks, consideration may be given to the provision of community gardens, or allotment gardens, which allow people without yards to have a garden.

 5.7.2

 

The City of Red Deer Land Use Bylaw Part 3

Topic(s): Urban Agriculture

Sub-topic(s): urban gardens/orchard

Document Type: Zoning Bylaw | Year: 2006

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Topic Subtopic Policy or Policy Excerpt Document Location
urban agriculture urban gardens / orchards; Community Gardens
Community Gardens are discretionary use in all districts and subject to approval by the Development Authority.

3.25

 

The City of Red Deer Chicken Bylaw

Topic(s): Food Production, Urban Agriculture

Sub-topic(s): livestock, urban chickens

Document Type: Regulatory Bylaw | Year: 2014

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On July 7, 2014, Red Deer City Council approved a Chicken Bylaw to regulate and control the keeping of chickens on a property within an urban area. This Bylaw requires residents to apply for and maintain a Chicken License on an annual basis. See website and document for more details.

The City of Red Deer Municipal Development Plan

Topic(s): Food Production, Nutrition and Public Health, Urban Agriculture

Sub-topic(s): urban gardens/orchard

Year: Consolidated 2016

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topic subtopic Policy or Policy Excerpt document location
food production;
nutrition & public health;
urban agriculture		 urban gardnes/orchards;
 		 Community Services
Inclusive Community– Social Interaction
The City shall promote and favour building forms, site layouts and neighbourhood designs that facilitate a high degree of social interaction possibilities among residents. This includes establishing formal and informal gathering spaces through such concepts as pedestrian friendly streetscapes and through amenities such as community gardens.		 15.6

 

City of Lloydminster Municipal Development Plan

Topic(s): Development and Productive use of Agricultural Land, Food Production, Food Sales, Access & Procurement, Urban Agriculture

Sub-topic(s): farmers' markets, urban gardens/orchard

Year: 2013

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Topic Subtopic Policy or Policy Excerpt Document Location

food production;

food sales, Consumer access and procurement;

urban agriculture
 

farmers' market;

urban gardens/orchards;

 11.2 Urban Agriculture and Local Food Production
Objective 11.2: To support urban agriculture and local food production to reduce reliance on imported food from outside the region.
Local Food Production
The City of Lloydminster should encourage local food production by maintaining and expanding farmers’ markets and facilitating the development of community gardens and Community Supported Agriculture (CSA).		 11.2.1
development and productive use of agricultural land;   11.2 Urban Agriculture and Local Food Production
Objective 11.2: To support urban agriculture and local food production to reduce reliance on imported food from outside the region.

Premature Fragmentation of Farmland
The City of Lloydminster should promote orderly and efficient urban expansion to prevent premature subdivision and fragmentation of agricultural lands within areas designated for future urban expansion within the City’s boundary.		 11.2.2

City of Lethbridge Municipal Development Plan

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

Sub-topic(s): urban gardens/orchard

Year: 2010

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Topic Subtopic Policy or Policy Excerpt Document Location
development and productive use of agricultural land  

Lethbridge is Expanding in a Responsible Manner
The intent of these policies is to provide a framework for orderly growth that reflects the Plan Your City Vision
...Protect agriculutral land from premature subdivision and development to prevent fragmentation

 6.4.4(2)
urban agriculture urban gardens/orchards Lethbridge is a Planned City that Exhibits Quality Urban Design
The intent of these policies is to create a built environment that reflects community values and aspirations, one example action is:
...Investigate opportunities to increase the development of community gardens throughout the City		 6.4.5(3)

City of Lacombe Urban Hen Law

Topic(s): Food Production, Urban Agriculture

Sub-topic(s): livestock, pilot project, urban chickens

Document Type: Regulatory Bylaw | Year: 2016

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Bylaw outlining regulations for the keeping of urban hens as part a year-long pilot project (July 2016 to July 2017). 

 

City of Lacombe Municipal Development Act

Topic(s): Development and Productive use of Agricultural Land, Education, Food Processing, Storage & Distribution, Food Production, Food Sales, Access & Procurement, Urban - Agriculture Conflict & Edge Planning, Urban Agriculture

Sub-topic(s): edible landscaping, food distribution, research and data collection, urban farm, urban gardens/orchard

Year: 2015

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Topic Subtopic Policy or Policy Excerpt Document Location
development and productive use of agricultural land;  


Discourage fragmented development-
The City shall promote an orderly progression and staging of development in order to prevent premature development of agricultural land and to minimize land use conflicts with existing agricultural operations. The extension of city development shall only occur if an approved Outline Plan or Area Redevelopment or Structure Plan is in place which allows for connections to services immediately adjacent to the lands proposed for development. This should ensure that an orderly plan for development has been considered and limit the ability to develop land not adjacent to the existing built up urban area.

 GDP 4.4
urban-agricultural conflict & edge planning;   Appropriate agricultural operations-
The City shall support agricultural operations which are compatible with urban settlement within and adjacent to the city boundary. As such, uses such as intensive agriculture, which are considered incompatible with urban settlement, shall be prohibited within the city, and are not supported adjacent to the City’s boundaries. The City shall support ‘right to farm’ legislation by applying requirements within the Province of Alberta’s Agricultural Operations Practices Act (AOPA), RSA 2000, c A-7 (as amended) and any other relevant legislation.		 GDP 4.10

development and productive use of agricultural land;

urban-agricultural conflict & edge planning;

education;

 research and data collection; Agricultural research station-
The City acknowledges the significant role that the agricultural research station plays within the local, agricultural and research community (see Map 6: Intermunicipal). The City shall work to ensure that potential conflicts with neighbouring land uses are minimized and avoided so that the use and value of the station grounds for research purposes is maintained. The City shall avoid land use decisions that would jeopardize the future development of these lands for research purposes. Urban development of the lands associated with the agricultural research station apart from infrastructure servicing as required by the City, is not encouraged.		 AG 8.1, pg8

food production;

urban agriculture;

urban-agricultural conflict & edge planning;

 edible landscaping;

Local food production-
he City shall explore opportunities to encourage developments which promote local food production within its borders on both a larger and smaller scale, and on private and public lands. Local food production developments shall be compatible with urban land uses and shall not impact future development of the lands.

 AG 8.2, pg8

food processing, storage & distribution;

food sales, access and procurement;

 food distribution; Local food distribution-
The City shall promote local food distribution through a variety of methods, including supporting food delivery and distribution services and markets. Appropriate locations for these uses shall be identified in a comprehensive strategy to the satisfaction of the City, and shall be located in places people gather without jeopardizing safety.		 AG 8.3, pg8
urban agriculture;

urban gardens/orchards;

edible landscaping;

 Municipal reserve landscaping and development-
When a developer is preparing an Outline Plan, the City shall work with the developer to identify the types of Municipal Reserve spaces to be delivered, and the infrastructure needed to ensure the lands are operational. As per the negotiated development agreement, Municipal Reserve parcels shall be landscaped and developed to the City’s satisfaction in accordance with guidelines and specifications established by the City. These guidelines and specifications should iv. provide for edible fruit trees and community garden spaces, where applicable, to encourage urban agriculture opportunities across the City;		 CER9.6 iv.

 

Government of Alberta Bee Regulation

Topic(s): Food Production, Urban Agriculture

Sub-topic(s): beekeeping/apiculture, livestock

Year: Consolidated 2012

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Regulation pertaining to how bees are kept and managed in the province of Alberta

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