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City of St. Albert Pilot Project

Topic(s): Food Production, Urban Agriculture

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

Year: 2016

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The City of St. Albert is implementing a one-year pilot project for backyard hens. The goal is to provide selected residents with the opportunity to participate and learn from this pilot. Selected households must be committed to the requirements of the pilot program. The City will be using the outcomes of the resident involvement, data, and other findings to determine the future of hens in St. Albert.Since this is a pilot project, hens are not permitted under the Animal Control Bylaw 11/2013. The future of hen keeping in St. Albert will be determined at the end of the pilot once a decision has been made by Council in summer/fall 2018.

- Backyard Hens, City of St. Albert https://stalbert.ca/dev/planning/documents/lub/backyard-hens/

City of St. Albert Municipal Development Plan

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

Year: Consolidated 2013

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Topic Subtopic Policy or Policy Excerpt Document Location

development and productive use of agricultural land;

urban - agricultural conflict & edge planning;

  
Agriculture Goal: Strengthen the protection of agricultural areas and minimize the potential for premature conversion to other land uses. 11.1 Premature Subdivision of Agricultural Land Provide for orderly, economic and beneficial development through the Area Structure Plan process to avoid premature subdivision of productive agricultural lands.		 11.1

development and productive use of agricultural land;

urban - agricultural conflict & edge planning;

   Subdivision Policies Develop policies to minimize premature subdivision, and leapfrog development that is not contiguous to existing development so that productive agricultural lands are not prematurely removed from production. 11.2

 

City of Spruce Grove Municipal Development Plan

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

Year: Consolidated 2016

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Topic Suptopic Policy or Policy Excerpt Document Location
development and productive use of agricultural land;   Intensify land use and prevent the premature development or fragmentation of lands currently in agricultural use 5.1.2.2

development and productive use of agricultural land;

urban-agricultural conflict & edge planning;

   Boundary-Interface Areas and Neighbouring Municipalities Work with neighbouring municipalities to conserve agricultural land in boundary-interface areas 8.2.1.8

 

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

 

The City of Red Deer Municipal Development Plan

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

Year: Consolidated 2016

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topic subtopic Policy or Policy Excerpt document location
development and productive use of agricultural land;

urban-agricultural conflicyt and edge planning;		   Growth Management and Urban Form
Protection of Agricultural Lands
The City shall limit the fragmentation of agricultural lands in future growth areas and ensure an orderly progression of development to minimize land use conflicts with, and allow continuation of, existing agricultural operations and agricultural use of land, until it is required for urban development.		 5.8

 

City of Leduc Municipal Development Plan

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

Sub-topic(s): food processing, soil

Year: Consolidated 2014

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Topic Subtopic Policy or Policy Excerpt Document Location

wildlife/environmental/pest management

 soil; managing soil resources in advance of development through staging and re-use of topsoil. 4B 3
development and productive use of agricultural land;
 		   prohibiting the premature subdivision and development of land prior to the availability of municipal infrastructure (sewer, water, and roads). 4B 4

food production;
food processing, storage and distribution;

 food processing;
 		 Industrial and Business Park Development
The City shall promote industrial and business park development in strategically located areas by:
...promoting the development of industries related to food production and the processing of agricultural products, particularly in relation to local agricultural operations and food that is produced within the region.		 4G 5
nutrition and public health;
food access, sales and procurement;

 

 Healthy, Inclusive, and Safe Communities
The City shall create healthy, inclusive, and safe communities that promote a strong sense of belonging by:
...encouraging access to healthy food options for all residents.		 5C 12

food production

  
...promoting food security and the development of local and regional agriculture.		 5C 13