Corporation of the District of Kent Official Community Plan Bylaw No 1508

Topic Sub-topic Policy or Policy Excerpt Document Location Language Rating

development and productive use of agricultural land;

ALR exclusion;

ALR subdivision;

ALR;

Fracturing or subdivision of agricultural parcels is not supported. However, the District may consider a homesite severance if approved by the Agricultural Land Commission and the minimum lot size requirements of the District’s Zoning Bylaw are met in relation to the remainder parcel;

4.2.5 *

food production;

food sales, access and procurement;

urban agriculture;

farmers' markets;

food distribution;

urban gardens/orchard;

Support opportunities to strengthen food security and provide local and equal access to healthy foods, especially for vulnerable and disadvantaged populations. In the agricultural sector opportunities would include:

a. Retaining and enhancing existing community gardens and farmer’s market; and

b. Supporting local food production, sale and distribution.

4.2.6 *
development and productive use of agricultural land;

farm worker accommodation;

ALR;

residential development;

Additional dwellings on land within the ALR should only be allowed when the property owner can demonstrate that there is need for additional farm employment and that the dwelling is required to house the farm employee(s); 

 

4.2.13 *

food production;

food sales, access and procurement;

urban agriculture;

farmers' markets;

urban gardens/orchard;

local food culture;

Encourage sustainable, local food systems through initiatives such as the promotion of local foods and food production on private property and the facilitation of community gardens and farmers markets 8.7 *

 

Municipality:
District of Kent

Document Type:
Official Community Plan

Level of Government:
Municipal

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Policy URL:
http://www.district.kent.bc.ca/dh-zoning-ocp.html

Policy File:

Region:
Fraser Valley

Province:
British Columbia

Year:
2014

Supplementary Information:
No

Population Range:
4,000-9,999