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Denman farming bylaw review includes watercourse setbacks

Trustees amended draft farming regulations to set a 30-metre setback for agricultural buildings and structures, except fences.

The Denman Firestarter · reporting 2023-01-05 · compiled 2026-10-01

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Denman Island trustees amended draft farming regulations to set a 30-metre setback from watercourses for buildings and structures associated with agriculture, except fences, according to minutes of special meetings in October.^[1]

The minutes say staff had been asked to bring back information on watercourse setbacks. A memorandum recommended excluding fencing from the setback requirement at that stage to support a full range of acceptable agricultural uses.^[1]

The minutes also say a comprehensive review of setback requirements and Development Permit Areas was outside the scope of the farming-regulations project, and that most community survey responses and the Advisory Planning Commission supported a more thorough review in the future.^[1]

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