City of Kamloops Food and Urban Agriculture Plan

Topic(s): Economic Development, Education, Food Processing, Storage & Distribution, Food Production, Food Sales, Access & Procurement, Nutrition and Public Health, Policy Partnerships, Advocacy & Development, Urban Agriculture, Waste Management, Water Management

Sub-topic(s): community food system education, composting, farmers' markets, food processing, local food culture, local procurement, partnerships/advocacy/liaising, research and data collection, soil, zoning

Region: Thompson-Nicola | Document Type: Food Strategy | Year: 2015

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Topic

Subtopic

Policy or Policy Excerpt

Document Location

food production;

urban agriculture;

 

Utilize existing land and infrastructure for sustainable urban food production

5.1.1

food production;

urban agriculture;

zoning;

Review zoning and other regulations to support urban and local agriculture

5.1.2

food sales, access and procurement

 

Support increased accessibility of local food production

5.1.3

processing, storage & distribution; food sales, access and procurement;

food processing;

Support commercial and community-based food processing facilities

5.2.1

food sales, access and procurement;

local procurement;

Review regulations and policies to support local purchasing

5.3.1

economic development;

 

Expand networks to support the economic sustainability of the food system

5.3.2

food sales, access and procurement

farmers’ markets;

Promote farmers' markets and business models that provide fresh foods and support local producers

5.3.3

food sales, access and procurement;

nutrition and public health

 

Increase access to healthy, local food for food-insecure populations

5.3.5

education

local food culture;

Celebrate our agricultural heritage

5.4.1

education

local food culture;

 

Promote the local food system through place-making efforts

5.4.3

water management;

 

Pursue innovations in water usage

5.5.1

waste management;

composting;

Reduce and recycle food waste and build healthy soils

5.5.2

education;

community food systems education;

Promote and facilitate knowledge transfer and skill development

5.6.1

education;

community food systems education;

Utilize existing resources for food system education

5.6.2

policy partnerships, advocacy and development;

Partnerships/advocacy/liaising;

Utilize partnerships to build capacity for food system health and sustainability

5.6.3

education;

community food systems education;

Promote food system education for specific population groups

5.6.4

education;

research and data collection;

Encourage food systems research

5.6.5

City of Lacombe Municipal Sustainability Plan

Topic(s): Development and Productive use of Agricultural Land, Economic Development, Food Production, Food Sales, Access & Procurement, Nutrition and Public Health, Waste Management, Water Management, Wildlife/Environmental/Pest Management

Sub-topic(s): farmers' markets, local food culture, pesticide and pest management, urban gardens/orchard

Year: 2014

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food production;

food sales, access and procurement;

 local food culture; Support more opportunities for growing, buying (and selling) locally produced food pg27
food sales, access and procurement; local food culture; Increase local dining options pg27

development and productive use of agricultural land;

food sales, access and procurement;

   Protect farmland for food production pg27
food sales, access and procurement;

urban gardens/orchard;

farmers' markets;

 Lacombe residents have access to locally grown food year-round through farmers’ markets, communal gardens and local farming practices.  pg27

food sales, access and procurement;

nutrition and public health;

   Quality, healthy food is affordable and accessible to everyone in the community. pg27
food sales, access and procurement;   A variety of restaurants provide diverse dining options pg27

development and productive use of agricultural land;

economic development;

   Farmland is protected for food production, and support for farming ensures a viable agricultural economy pg27

food production;

wildlife/environmental/pest management;

   Lacombe supports and promotes organic farming and is a significant source of food knowledge. pg27

food production;

wildlife/environmental/pest management;

water management;

waste management;

 pesticide and pest management; Farming is transitioning toward sustainable and pesticide-free practices, utilizes available water efficiently, and all farming and food waste is used as a resource. pg27

 

City of Calgary Municipal Development Plan

Topic(s): Education, Food Processing, Storage & Distribution, Food Production, Urban Agriculture, Waste Management, Water Management

Sub-topic(s): community food system education, composting, food distribution, stormwater management, urban gardens/orchard

Year: 2009

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urban agriculture;

 urban gardens/orchard; Parks, open spaces and outdoor recreation h. Ensure sufficient community open space provision in Inner City and Established Areas by maintaining a minimum of 2.0 hectares of open space per 1,000 residents. Calculations should be applied to logical community clusters where parks and recreation amenities are accessible and shared between communities. Community open space includes areas dedicated for schools; community centres; playfields; outdoor performance spaces; community gardens; and habitat areas that offer public amenity. 2.3.4 h

urban agriculture;

food production;

 urban gardens/orchard; Complete communities Objective: Foster distinctive, complete communities with a strong sense of place. Communities should be planned according to the following criteria for complete communities and provide spaces for community gardens and local food production 2.2.4 b (vii)
food processing, storage & distribution; food distribution; Goods movement Objective: To recognize the important economic role of goods movement by providing a safe, efficient and connective goods movement network that supports the Calgary International Airport, the Canadian National (CN) and Canadian Pacific (CP) intermodal facilities, transportation and distribution districts and goods movement routes, while also minimizing impacts on surrounding communities 3.4

food production;

 

 Future Greenfield Area Future Greenfield Areas are those large land areas in the city identified for future urban development that do not have an approved ASP in place. Planning for these areas should identify Activity Centres and/or Corridors that provide for a variety of housing types, opportunities for daily needs within walking distance to residential communities, and centres for transit access. Supporting the land use pattern is a street network that connects residents, jobs and commercial services through direct automobile, transit, bicycle, and pedestrian routes. The overall community design should integrate natural area protection within the open space and green infrastructure systems. Land use policies a. Future Greenfield Areas should: iv. Allow for local food production. 3.6.2 a (iv)

water management;

urban agriculture;

education;

waste management;

composting;

stormwater management;

community food system education;

 Green infrastructure Objective: Connect green infrastructure throughout the urban fabric b. Identify and protect strategic parcels, blocks, and corridors that increase ecosystem connectivity, provide opportunities for source control of stormwater infiltration, promote food production and composting, and encourage play and learning. 2.6.1 b

urban agriculture;

water management;

stormwater management;

urban gardens/orchard;

 Alternative Use Open Space Alternative Use Open Space (AUOS) consists of land acquired by The City, through dedication or otherwise, for purposes other than those of Recreational and Environmental Open Space such as plazas, utility corridors, urban agriculture, community gardens and stormwater management facilities. AUOS is planned to be functionally connected with the broader open space network and meet the objectives of MDP sections 2.3.4 (“Parks, open spaces and outdoor recreation”) and 2.6.1 (“Green infrastructure”), and is directed by the policies therein. 1. Planning for Acquired Alternative Use Open Space a. Lands should be functionally connected to other open space via green infrastructure. b. Lands should be used, in part, to establish buffers to help maintain the ecological function of protected EOS. c. Lands should be planned and designed to support stormwater management, while not negatively affecting public use of the area. d. Impervious surfaces and compacted soils should be minimized to allow stormwater to soak into the ground and replenish ground water supplies. volume 2: section 3.4.3 (pg 36)

 

Village of Port Clements Official Community Plan Bylaw #398

Topic(s): Food Production, Urban Agriculture, Waste Management, Water Management, Wildlife/Environmental/Pest Management

Sub-topic(s): composting, urban gardens/orchard, pesticide and pest management, irrigation and drainage, water restrictions and conservation

Region: Skeena-Queen Charlotte | Document Type: Official Community Plan | Year: 2013

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food production;

urban agriculture;

 urban gardens/orchard; Accommodate food production and shared gardening ventures such as cooperatives, village community gardens, and neighbourhood gardens in appropriate areas and in areas designated Resource Areas on Schedule B. 13.1  
water management;

irrigation and drainage;

water restrictions and conservation;

 Ensure that water used for large scale commercial agricultural purposes is from a source other than the Village domestic water supply. 13.3  
waste management; composting; Encourage development of a community green waste and compost facility. 13.4  
wildlife/environmental/pest management; pesticide and pest management; Support the control of invasive species, such as Japanese knotweed which was introduced to the islands in the 1950’s and is becoming a serious problem in  many jurisdictions, through limited and careful chemical treatment as mechanical treatment is not effective for some species. 13.7  

 

City of Dawson Creek Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 4042

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

Sub-topic(s): ALR, ALR exclusion, aquaculture, beekeeping/apiculture, buffer at agricultural edge, commercial development, community kitchen, composting, edible landscaping, farmers' markets, food policy council, food processing, food recovery/gleaning/donation, food storage, grocery stores, institutional development, local food culture, local procurement, nuisance complaints, partnerships/advocacy/liaising, pilot project, residential development, tax mechanisms, urban gardens/orchard, zoning

Region: Peace River | Document Type: Official Community Plan | Year: revised 2010

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Topic Subtopic Policy or Policy Excerpt Document Location Language Rating
development & productive use of agricultural land; ALR; Encourage and support agricultural uses on ALR lands within and adjacent to the City boundary. 3.16.2  
development & productive use of agricultural land; ALR;
AlR exclusion;		 Discourage unnecessary extension of urban areas into agricultural lands by discouraging ALR exclusion applications. 3.16.3 *
development & productive use of agricultural land;
policy partnerships, advocacy & development;		 ALR:
residential development;
institutional development;
commercial development;
partnerships, advocacy/liaising;		 Collaborate with the ALC to ensure development of ALR land designated for future residential, commercial, and industrial uses occurs in an incremental, orderly manner. 3.17.1  
urban-agriculture conflict & edge planning;   Ensure agriculture is integrated with development at the City’s edge such that they are mutually-beneficial. Integration considerations include land uses, design strategies, and programs to increase the visibility and experience of urban and regional food systems for residents. 3.17.2  
urban-agriculture conflict & edge planning;
policy partnerships, advocacy & development;		 buffer at agricultural edge;
nuisance complaints;
ALR;
partnerships, advocacy/liaising;		 Collaborate with the ALC to ensure that the interface between urban and farm areas does not result in excessive trespass or complaints. Urban/rural interface design policies might include, but are not limited to, transitional densities, fencing, residential building setbacks, and vegetative buffering. 3.17.3 *
urban agriculture; edible landscaping;  Encourage planting of edible plant species in lieu of
landscaping in private developments, parks, utility corridors, and local
right-of-ways where appropriate, or require a portion of all
landscaping to include edible plant species. 		 9.1.1 *
urban-agriculture conflict & edge planning; buffer at agricultural edge;
urban gardens/orchard;		 Count food production elements, including but limited to:
allotment gardens, community gardens, green walls (i.e. vertical
landscaping), and green roofs toward or in lieu of landscaping or
screening requirements. 		 9.1.2 *
food production;
urban agriculture;		 zoning;
urban gardens/orchard;
aquaculture;
beekeeping/apiculture;		 Permit community gardens, apiculture, and aquaculture
uses in all land uses. 		 9.1.3 *
food production;
urban agriculture;		 urban gardens/orchard; Permit temporary or permanent use of City-owned
vacant lots for community gardens. 		 9.1.4 *
water management; urban gardens/orchard;  Provide water hook-up and secure supply storage area
for community gardening groups on public land. 		 9.1.5 *
food production;
urban agriculture;		 pilot project;
edible landscaping;		   Investigate the feasibility of piloting an edible green roof
project on a municipal building. 		 9.1.6  
food processing storage & distribution; food storage; Provide space in community centres for drop-off and storage of food for Community Supported Agriculture initiatives. 9.2.1 *
food sales, access and procurement; farmers' markets; Support and promote the existing Farmer’s Market, and work toward securing a long-term location for it. 9.2.2 *
food processing storage & distribution; food processing; Provide site selection support for food processors considering locating in the community. 9.3.1 *
food processing storage & distribution;
food sales, access and procurement;		 zoning;
food processing;
community kitchen;		 Encourage small-scale community kitchens, food processing facilities, and outdoor community ovens through permissive zoning. 9.3.2 *
food sales, access and procurement; grocery stores; Encourage the establishment of neighbourhood-scale food vendors, including grocery stores and eating establishments. 9.4.1  
food sales, access and procurement; local procurement;
food recovery/gleaning/donation;		 Support links between Dawson Creek’s food emergency organization and local producers. 9.4.3  
food sales, access and procurement; tax mechanisms; Provide incentives such as partial tax exemptions to emergency food organizations to increase their viability and efficacy. 9.4.5 *
  local food culture; Support food fairs and other food-related public events in community facilities, parks, and right-of-ways (e.g. car-free street fairs, as per the Dawson Creek Temporary Road Closure and Event Manual.) 9.5.1  
economic development; local food culture; Continue ongoing support of the “Branding of the Peace” marketing strategy to promote the region and its agricultural products. 9.6.1  
waste management; composting;
residential development;
commercial development;
institutional development;		 Provide multi-season compost facilities in all multi-family developments, and in all commercial, institutional, and industrial developments where food is consumed. 9.7.1 *
waste management;
education;		 composting; Develop a public education and awareness campaign on the importance and benefits of composting. Campaigns should use plain, accessible language. 9.7.2 *
policy partnerships, advocacy & development; food policy council; Where possible, work with the community to develop a Food Policy Council made up of local experts and members of the community, which will advise Council on matters dealing with the local food system. 9.8.1 *
food sales, access and procurement; local procurement; Where possible, develop and adopt a food procurement policy, which requires that all of the City’s facilities and services involving food include organic, local, healthy, and fair-trade options. 9.8.2  

urban agriculture;

food production;

 urban gardens/orchard;

Community gardens shall be a permitted use in Neighbourhood Parks if organized by a local or neighbourhood society or adjacent institution (school, seniors centre, etc.) and as approved by the City Parks & Recreation Department. If desired by residents, dedicated space for growing food shall be permanent, viable, and determined as follows:

Table 3.

Density (dwelling units/acre)

Dedicated Growing Space m2 (sq ft.)
7 to 14 18 (200sqft.)
> 14 and ≤ 22 9 (100sqft.)
> 22 and ≤ 28 7.5 (80sqft.)
> 28 and ≤ 35 6.5 (70sqft.)
> 35 ) 5.5 (60sqft.
or approx. 3m2 or 40sqft. for each person interested in growing

Appendix 2: Harvest View – Sunset Ridge Neighbourhood Plan

6.10

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City of New Westminster Water Shortage Response Bylaw NO. 6948

Topic(s): Water Management

Sub-topic(s): water restrictions and conservation

Region: Metro Vancouver | Document Type: Regulatory Bylaw | Year: 2004 (consolidated 2016)

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A bylaw to regulate water shortage response ikn the city of New Westminster

lil xemit tems swiya nelh mes stutula: A Strategic Land Use Plan for the Shíshálh Nation

Topic(s): First Nations and Indigenous Food Systems, Land Access, Water Management, Wildlife/Environmental/Pest Management

Sub-topic(s): hunting/fishing/gathering, research and data collection, wildlife and ecosystem management

Region: Sunshine Coast | Document Type: Other | Year: 2007

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Topic Subtopic Policy or Policy Excerpt Document Location
first nations and indigenous food systems; wildlife and ecosystem management;

hunting/fishing/gathering;		 Ensure that the Shíshálh Nation has authority over planning and management for fish and fish habitat in the territory. table 4
wildlife/environmental/pest management;

first nations and indigenous food systems;		 wildlife and ecosystem management;

hunting/fishing/gathering;		 Maintain the structural and functional integrity of watersheds (e.g., streams, stream channels, lakes, riparian areas, and other aquatic habitat areas) across the Shíshálh Nation territory in perpetuity. table 4
wildlife/environmental/pest management;

first nations and indigenous food systems;		 wildlife and ecosystem management;

hunting/fishing/gathering;		 Maintain, protect, and restore fish species and habitat or populations of management concern throughout the territory so as to ensure continued opportunities for sustainable harvest by Shíshálh Nation members table 4
first nations and indigenous food systems; hunting/fishing/gathering;

research and data collection;		 Build and sustain Shíshálh Nation capacity in fisheries and fish habitat study and management. table 4
first nations and indigenous food systems; wildlife and ecosystem management;

hunting/fishing/gathering;		 Ensure that the Shíshálh Nation has authority over planning and management for wildlife and habitat in the territory. table 5
wildlife/environmental/pest management;

first nations and indigenous food systems;		 wildlife and ecosystem management;

hunting/fishing/gathering;		 Conserve biodiversity within the Shíshálh Nation territory, including an appropriate distribution of critical fish and wildlife habitats throughout the territory to ensure they continue to support viable populations over the long term. table 5
wildlife/environmental/pest management;

first nations and indigenous food systems;		 wildlife and ecosystem management;

hunting/fishing/gathering;		 Sustain, and where necessary restore, abundant populations of wildlife and other harvested species of social, cultural and economic importance to the Shíshálh Nation. table 5
wildlife/environmental/pest management;

first nations and indigenous food systems;		 wildlife and ecosystem management; Protect rare and/or high value habitats (e.g., wetlands, riparian forests) or critical habitats (e.g., ungulate winter range, calving areas, security habitat) in the Shíshálh Nation territory. table 5
wildlife/environmental/pest management;

first nations and indigenous food systems;		 wildlife and ecosystem management;
 		 Rehabilitate habitats in the Shíshálh Nation territory that have been degraded due to past industrial disturbance. table 5
wildlife/environmental/pest management;

first nations and indigenous food systems;		 wildlife and ecosystem management;

research and data collection;		 Build and sustain Shíshálh Nation capacity in wildlife study and management. table 5
first nations and indigenous food systems; hunting/fishing/gathering; Ensure that the Shíshálh Nation have management authority over the planning and management of cultural and commercial plant harvesting and cultivation in the territory. table 6
wildlife/environmental/pest management;

first nations and indigenous food systems;		 wildlife and ecosystem management;

hunting/fishing/gathering;		 Protect and where necessary restore the integrity of Shíshálh Nation plant gathering areas and subsistence gathering opportunities table 6
first nations and indigenous food systems; hunting/fishing/gathering; Provide limited opportunities for commercial harvesting of NTFPs by the Shíshálh Nation where considered culturally appropriate and ecologically sustainable. table 6
first nations and indigenous food systems; hunting/fishing/gathering; Ensure that the intellectual property rights of the Shíshálh Nation are respected and protected in the management, use, and development of plants and NTFPs. table 6
first nations and indigenous food systems; hunting/fishing/gathering Build and sustain Shíshálh Nation capacity for planning and management of gathering activities. table 6
first nations and indigenous food systems; hunting/fishing/gathering; Exercise management authority over, and participate directly in, the planning and management of hunting and trapping in Shíshálh Nation territory table 7
first nations and indigenous food systems; hunting/fishing/gathering; Maintain access to a full range of opportunities to hunt and trap in the territory for food, social, ceremonial, and commercial purposes, in accordance with Shíshálh Nation customary laws and conservation principles. table 7
first nations and indigenous food systems; hunting/fishing/gathering; Ensure commercial and recreational hunting is conducted in accordance with Shíshálh Nation customs and values. table 7
wildlife/environmental/pest management;

first nations and indigenous food systems;		 hunting/fishing/gathering; Sustain healthy populations of all wildlife species that are hunted and trapped throughout Shíshálh territory. table 7
first nations and indigenous food systems; hunting/fishing/gathering; Build and sustain Shíshálh Nation capacity for planning and management of hunting and trapping activities. table 7

 

water management;

first nations and indigenous food systems;

 wildlife and ecosystem management; Ensure that the Shíshálh Nation has authority over the planning and management of water resources in the territory. table 8

water management;

wildlife/environmental/pest management;

first nations and indigenous food systems;

 wildlife and ecosystem management; Ensure that the planning and management of water in the territory addresses current and future drinking water requirements for the Shíshálh Nation and the need to maintain ecosystem health. table 8

water management;

first nations and indigenous food systems;

   Conserve the quality, quantity and timing of flow for all surface water and groundwater resources in the territory and ensure that impacts on freshwater resources from development projects approved by the Shíshálh Nation, including access routes, are avoided or mitigated to the full extent. table 8

water management;

first nations and indigenous food systems;

   Prohibit prospecting or commercialization of freshwater resources from the territory unless approved by the Shíshálh Nation. table 8

water management;

first nations and indigenous food systems;

   Build and sustain Shíshálh Nation capacity for planning and management of water resources. table 8
first nations and indigenous food systems; wildlife and ecosystem management; Ensure that the Shíshálh Nation have authority over the planning and management of Inter-tidal resources. table 9
wildlife/environmental/pest management;

land access;

first nations and indigenous food systems;		 hunting/fishing/gathering; Maintain access to inter-tidal areas and beaches for food and cultural harvesting and to ensure resource conservation. table 9
first nations and indigenous food systems; hunting/fishing/gathering;

aquaculture;		 Prohibit further privatization of foreshore and marine areas from the issuance of commercial leases for shellfish aquaculture or for other purposes, until such time as the interests of the Shíshálh Nation have been satisfactorily addressed through compensation or accommodation. table 9
wildlife/environmental/pest management;

first nations and indigenous food systems;		 wildlife and ecosystem management; Protect and where necessary restore degraded inter-tidal habitats and resources in the Shíshálh territory. table 9
wildlife/environmental/pest management;

first nations and indigenous food systems;		 wildlife and ecosystem management;

hunting/fishing/gathering;

aquaculture;		 Capitalize on commercial opportunities in shellfish aquaculture where considered culturally appropriate and sustainable, and providing these activities do no infringe on Shíshálh Nation opportunities to harvest these resources now or in the future. table 9
first nations and indigenous food systems; wildlife and ecosystem management; Build and sustain Shíshálh Nation capacity for planning and management of inter-tidal resources. table 9
wildlife/environmental/pest management;

first nations and indigenous food systems;		 wildlife and ecosystem management;

aquaculture;		 Ensure that the Shíshálh Nation have management authority over the planning and management of finfish aquaculture in the territory. table 10
wildlife/environmental/pest management;

first nations and indigenous food systems;		 aquaculture; Reduce or eliminate risks to the natural environment from finfish aquaculture in the territory. table 10
wildlife/environmental/pest management;

first nations and indigenous food systems;		 wildlife and ecosystem management;

aquaculture;		 Build and sustain Shíshálh Nation capacity for planning and management of finfish aquaculture. table 10
wildlife/environmental/pest management;

first nations and indigenous food systems;		 wildlife and ecosystem management; Ensure that the Shíshálh Nation have authority over the planning and management of forest resources in the territory. table 13
wildlife/environmental/pest management

first nations and indigenous food systems;;		 hunting/fishing/gathering; Protect and restore the ecological integrity of Shíshálh forest ecosystems, particularly salmon-bearing streams. table 13
wildlife/environmental/pest management;

land access;

first nations and indigenous food systems;		 wildlife and ecosystem management;

hunting/fishing/gathering;		 Ensure Shíshálh access to forests and forest related resources such as trees, fish, aquatic resources, wildlife, and medicinal plants for personal, family, or community uses. table 13
wildlife/environmental/pest management;

first nations and indigenous food systems;		 wildlife and ecosystem management;

hunting/fishing/gathering;		 Build and sustain Shíshálh Nation capacity for planning and management of forestry. table 13

City of Cranbrook Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 3550

Topic(s): Education, Food Production, Food Sales, Access & Procurement, Policy Partnerships, Advocacy & Development, Urban - Agriculture Conflict & Edge Planning, Urban Agriculture, Waste Management, Water Management, Wildlife/Environmental/Pest Management

Sub-topic(s): buffer at agricultural edge, farmers' markets, irrigation and drainage, livestock, partnerships/advocacy/liaising, research and data collection, residential development, urban gardens/orchard, wildlife and ecosystem management

Region: East Kootenay | Document Type: Official Community Plan | Year: 2006 (consolidated 2016)

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urban-agriculture conflict & edge planning;

buffer at agricultural edge;

residential development;

Mitigate Impacts of New Development on Existing Agricultural Operations


Agricultural operations may, at times, have unpleasant side effects on neighbouring properties. Consideration shall be given to existing agricultural operations when new residential development is proposed in their vicinity. Appropriate measures including
fencing, vegetative buffering and building setbacks may be required as means to address the potential negative impacts on the existing agricultural operations.

 6.2 (i)  

waste management;

water management;

 irrigation and drainage;

Spray Irrigation

Continue the successful operation of the effluent spray irrigation program.

 9.2 (c)  

water management;

wildlife/environmental/pest management;

livestock;

wildlife and ecosystem management;

Livestock in Watershed

Work in cooperation with the Regional District of East Kootenay, senior government authorities and landowners to restrict the access of livestock to streams within the City’s watershed.

 9.2 (d)  

wildlife/ecosystem management;

education;

policy partnerships, advocacy and development;

 

wildlife and ecosystem management;

partnerships/advocacy/liaising;

 

Invasive/Noxious Plants

Work in cooperation with the Regional District of East Kootenay and senior government authorities to raise public awareness about the problems associated with invasive/noxious plants such as knapweed and precautionary steps that should be taken to prevent such infestation. Develop an overall Invasive Plant Management Strategy in cooperation with the RDEK.

 9.2 (e)   
urban-agriculture conflict & edge planning;

buffer at agricultural edge;

residential development;

Urban/Rural Interface

Consider impacts of proposed new residential development in urban/rural interface areas keeping in mind that agriculture is an industry that may, at times, have unpleasant impacts on nearby residences. Appropriate measures including fencing, vegetative buffering and building setbacks shall be considered for proposed residential subdivision interfacing with agricultural lands in the interest of mitigating potential negative impacts.

 9.2 (f)  

urban agriculture;

 

urban gardens/orchard;

research and data collection;

Urban Agricultural

encourage the expansion of urban agriculture in forms such as community gardens as a creative and productive use of parks and other underutilized green spaces. Conduct an inventory of potential lands.

 9.2 (g)  

food production;

food sales, access and procurement;

 farmers' market;

Local Agricultural 

continue to promote and support the Cranbrook’s Farmer’s Market and encourage other initiatives involved with local food production.

 9.2 (h)  

 

Setting Our Table Capital Regional District Food & Agriculture Strategy

Topic(s): Economic Development, Education, First Nations and Indigenous Food Systems, Policy Partnerships, Advocacy & Development, Water Management, Wildlife/Environmental/Pest Management

Sub-topic(s): soil, research and data collection, water rate for agriculture, pollinators, wildlife and ecosystem management, irrigation and drainage, farmland trust, agri-tourism, partnerships/advocacy/liaising

Region: Capital | Document Type: Food Strategy | Year: 2016

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policy partnerships, advocacy and development;   Establish a Regional Food and Agriculture (RFA) Task Force to develop an organizational structure that supports regional collaboration and strategic decision-making.  5.1
education;   Develop food and agricultural education, experience and expertise.  5.2 (i)
policy partnerships, advocacy and development;   Embed food and agricultural experience
and expertise within the CRD.		 5.2 (ii)
  research and data collection;  iii) Maintain and improve regional food and
agriculture data.		 5.2 (iii)
wildlife/environmental/pest management; soil; Consider food and agriculture interests with a goal of improving the region’s soils. 5.3
water management; irrigation and drainage; Where possible, support municipal efforts towards watershed management with a goal to address drainage issues impacting the region’s most fertile soils. 5.4
wildlife/environmental/pest management; wildlife and ecosystem management; i) Continue to consider food and agriculture interests in regional wildlife management discussions and projects.  5.5(i)
wildlife/environmental/pest management;

pollinators;

wildlife and ecosystem management;

 ii) Consider emerging wildlife and
environmental issues e.g. beneficial
species (pollinators), invasive and
problematic species. 		 5.5 (ii)
water management; water rate for agriculture; Continue to provide affordable water rates for rural farm operations, and through direction from the water commissions, consider extending them to urban agriculture operations. 5.6

policy partnerships, advocacy and development;

First Nations and indigenous food systems;

 partnerships/ advocacy/liaising; Continue to develop meaningful relationships with Aboriginal communities through regional food and agriculture discussions and activities. 5.7

policy partnerships, advocacy and development;

First Nations and indigenous food systems;

 partnerships/ advocacy/liaising; Pursue regional food and agriculture related partnerships and activities between Aboriginal and non-aboriginal communities, agencies and groups. 5.8
  farmland trust; Initiate a process to establish a regional food and farmland trust. 5.9
economic development; agri-tourism;  ii) Support strategic business development initiatives for the region’s food and
agriculture sector including agri-tourism.		 5.10 (ii)

Regional District of Nanaimo Regional Growth Strategy

Topic(s): Development and Productive use of Agricultural Land, Economic Development, Education, Food Processing, Storage & Distribution, Food Production, Food Sales, Access & Procurement, Policy Partnerships, Advocacy & Development, Water Management, Wildlife/Environmental/Pest Management

Sub-topic(s): agri-tourism, agricultural industry services, ALR, ALR subdivision, aquaculture, community food system education, farmers' markets, food distribution, food processing, food storage, home occupation/home based businesses, irrigation and drainage, partnerships/advocacy/liaising, research and data collection, wildlife and ecosystem management, zoning

Region: Nanaimo | Year: 2011

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development and productive use of agricultural land;

policy partnerships, advocacy and development;

ALR;

partnerships/advocacy/liaising;

Recognize the importance of agriculture to the region’s economy. To this end, the RDN and member municipalities agree to:

Encourage the provincial government to protect the agricultural land base through the ALR;

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development and productive use of agricultural land; ALR; Support the agricultural use of ALR lands within designated Urban Areas or Rural Village Areas except in instances where urban land uses have already been established at the time of the adoption of this RGS;
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  research and data collection; Support the preparation of a study of agriculture in the region for the purpose of identifying the issues and needs (both immediate and future) of the agricultural sector; 7.14
economic development;   Encourage and support value-added agricultural industries; and 7.14
development and productive use of agricultural land;   Enhance opportunities for agricultural activity on lands not in the ALR. 7.14
  aquaculture;

Recognize the importance of shellfish aquaculture to the region’s economy and environment. To this end the RDN and member municipalities agree to:

Support the management of the Shellfish Aquaculture leases by the provincial and federal governments;

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policy partnerships, advocacy and development;

wildlife/environmental/pest management;

 aquaculture; Work collaboratively with the provincial and federal government to protect the shellfish aquaculture leases from wastewater or industrial runoff contamination;
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economic development; aquaculture; Encourage and support value-added shellfish  aquaculture industries;  7.15
development and productive use of agricultural land;

ALR;

partnerships/advocacy/liaising;

 Encourage and support the Agricultural Land Commission in retaining lands within the ALR for agricultural purposes. 8.1

development and productive use of agricultural land;

ALR subdivision;

ALR;

 Discourage the subdivision of agricultural lands. 8.2
economic development; zoning; Include provisions in their official community plans and zoning bylaws to allow for complementary land uses and activities that support the on-going viability of farming operations. 8.3
development and productive use of agricultural land; ALR; Establish agriculture as the priority use on land in the ALR. 8.4

development and productive use of agricultural land;

urban-agriculture conflict and edge planning;

 ALR; Minimize the potential impact non-farm land uses may have on farming operations and include policies in their official community plans and zoning bylaws that reduce the opportunity for land use conflicts to occur. 8.5
  home occupation/home based businesses; Encourage and support agricultural activity on lands that are not within the ALR. This may include small-scale home-based agricultural businesses. 8.6
economic development;

farmers' market;

food processing;

agricultural industry services;

agri-tourism;

Recognize the importance of value-added agricultural uses and complementary land use activities for the economic viability of farms. To support complementary farm uses, official community plans should consider:

· The provision of appropriately located agricultural support services and infrastructure;

· Reducing impediments to agricultural processing and related land uses;

· Allowing compatible complementary land use activities (e.g., agri-tourism);

· Allowing farmers’ markets and other outlets that sell local produce to locate in all parts of the community.

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food production;

education;

urban agriculture;

 community food system education; Encourage urban agriculture initiatives and support activities and programs that increase awareness of local food production within the region. 8.8
water management; irrigation and drainage; Support the appropriate use of water resources for irrigation of agricultural lands. 8.9
water management; irrigation and drainage; Support the provision of drainage infrastructure to flood-prone lands that do not lie within environmentally sensitive areas. 8.10

food sales, access and procurement;

economic development;

policy partnerships, advocacy and development;

 irrigation and drainage; Work in collaboration with federal and provincial agencies, adjacent regional districts, and agricultural organizations to improve access to markets for agricultural products. 8.11

economic development;

policy partnerships, advocacy and development;

 partnerships/advocacy/liaising; Support partnerships and collaborate with non-profit groups to enhance the economic viability of farms. 8.12
wildlife/environmental/pest management; wildlife and ecosystem management; Support farms that produce organic agricultural products and use sustainable farming practices. 8.13

food processing, storage and distribution;

food sales, access and procurement;

food processing;

food storage;

food distribution;

aquaculture;

 Support the production, processing, distribution and sale of locally grown produce (including shellfish). 8.14
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