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Farm-rule review advances to draft bylaws

Denman’s Local Trust Committee asked staff to prepare revised farm regulations after a July 27 discussion of agriculture and farm stays.

The Denman Firestarter · reporting 2022-08-11 · compiled 2026-10-01

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The Denman Island Local Trust Committee asked staff to prepare revised draft bylaws for consideration at a later meeting, following a special meeting on the Farm Regulations Review Project. ^[1]

The requested changes included limiting agri-tourism accommodation to no more than four tents or RV sites and one cabin per property, with setbacks. ^[1]

The committee also requested regulations allowing seasonal egg sales on R1 and R2 lots over 1ha outside the Agricultural Land Reserve, while prohibiting roosters on those lots. ^[1]

During discussion, trustees and staff considered water and septic requirements for secondary dwellings and agri-tourism, possible limits on farm stays, and how to permit small-scale egg sales. The minutes describe these as questions and options under consideration. ^[1]

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