District of Mission Official Community Plan Bylaw 4052-2008

Topic	Sub-topic	Policy or Policy Excerpt	Document Location	Language Rating
development and productive use of agricultural land;	soil; ALR;	Aggregate within Agricultural Land Reserve: Identify opportunities for improving the long-term potential of land through the reclamation of land for agricultural use in cases where some or all of the aggregate resources have been removed and the topsoil layers in their original layers have been replaced	1.4.5
development and productive use of agricultural land;	zoning; residential development;	Rural, Rural Residential and Suburban area provide a large lots housing choice with lot sizes that respect the rural nature of the area and may add additional buffering to environmentally sensitive areas and agricultural lands. In general, larger lot sizes shall be retained in the Rural area to support agriculture, Rural Residential designated densities shall be maintained to support hobby farming and rural lifestyles, and smaller rural lots shall be supported in the Suburban area to provide acreage residential lifestyle options.	2.3.1
economic development/agri-tourism;	partnerships/advocacy/liaising;;	Develop the agri-tourism sector of the tourism industry through partnerships and marketing activities.	3.1.17
urban- agriculture conflict/edge planning;	buffer at agricultural edge; ALR; residential development;	Use a range of tools to minimize and mitigate land use conflicts when urban residential development is adjacent to Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) lands.	2.1.14
development and productive use of agricultural land;	ALR exclusion; ALR subdivision; ALR;	Although not precluding changes, support the Agricultural Land Commission mandate to maintain the farming integrity of lands designated as Agriculture Land Reserve land by exploring alternatives before supporting changes to the ALR.	3.4.2
economic development/agri-tourism;	ALR; farm diversification;	Encourage the provision of a full range of agricultural and complementary uses in the ALR and encourage value-added activities that can improve farm viability such as cottage industry businesses.	3.4.4	*
development and productive use of agricultural land;	roads in agricultural land; recreational use of agricultural land;	Preserve contiguous areas of agricultural land and avoid severance by recreation, parks, transportation and utility corridors.	3.4.5	*
development and productive use of agricultural land;	ALR subdivision; ALR;	Upon application to subdivide ALR lands, minimum lot sizes should be large enough to provide a broad range of agricultural uses and should be at least as large as larger lots in the area. Subdivisions should be designed to accommodate and promote agricultural uses for which the immediate area is best suited.	3.4.6	*
development and productive use of agricultural land; urban-agriculture conflict/edge planning;	zoning; ALR;	Recognize and protect the needs and activities of farm operations when considering adjacent and nearby land uses.	3.4.7
urban-agriculture conflict/edge planning;	stormwater management; covenants;	Encourage adjacent land uses that are compatible with agricultural uses and that promote the principles of Smart Growth. Consider the use of disclosure statements (via a restrictive covenant) on titles of new developments adjacent to agricultural areas, informing landowners of the possibility of noise, dust and odours arising from normal farm practices. At the same time, ensure that the impact of adjacent development on agriculture lands, such as water runoff from uplands, is minimized.	3.4.8	*
urban-agriculture conflict/edge planning;	buffer at agricultural edge; ALR;	Discourage urban development abutting Agricultural Land Reserve lands, and where necessary, require separation of the land uses with setbacks and landscaped and bermed buffers. Landscaped buffer specifications are provided through the Agricultural Land Commission.	3.4.9	*
urban-agriculture conflict/edge planning;	ALR;	Consideration should be given to a density transition where urban development is proposed adjacent to Agricultural Land Reserve property.	3.4.10
development and productive use of agricultural land;	recreational use of agricultural land;	Where recreation trails pass through agricultural lands, ensure they are designed so as to minimize disruption and other impacts on agricultural activity.	3.4.11
education; policy partnerships, advocacy and development;	partnerships/advocacy/liaising; community food system education;	Support public education, awareness, dialogue and input on agricultural issues in Mission and work with an agricultural group, the Agricultural Land Commission, the Ministry of Agriculture and Lands and the Fraser Valley Regional District to develop strategies and action plans for the ongoing improvement of Mission’s agriculture sector.	3.4.12
policy partnerships, advocacy and development;	partnerships/advocacy/liaising;	Request that the Ministry of Agriculture and Lands take a stronger role in providing financial incentives and assistance programs to promote the economic viability of farming underutilized agricultural lands.	3.4.13	*
wildlife/environmental/pest management;	wildlife and ecosystem mangement;	Encourage eco-friendly farming practices through the coordination of farming and environmental protection efforts (e.g. habitat protection, water use management, drainage management).	3.4.14
food processing, storage & distribution; economic development/agri-tourism;	BC environmental farm plan;	Promote participation in the Environmental Farm Planning Program.	3.4.15
food processing, storage & distribution;	food processing; ALR; agri-tourism;	Pursue better use of vacant and underutilized Agricultural Land Reserve lands by promoting the integration of farming with other environmental, heritage and economic community goals. Promote initiatives related to agri-tourism, agriculture heritage preservation and the local processing of agricultural products.	3.4.16
policy partnerships, advocacy and development;	partnerships/advocacy/liaising;	Encourage partnerships with the agricultural community, senior governments and private enterprise to promote the agricultural sector.	3.4.17
policy partnerships, advocacy and development; economic development/agri-tourism;	agri-tourism; partnerships/advocacy/liaising;	Explore partnership opportunities with the University College of the Fraser Valley to grow the agri-tourism industry.	3.4.18