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Farming bylaws go to public hearing after Denman information meeting

A February 13 community meeting outlined proposed changes to island farming rules and answered questions about water, dwellings and agri-tourism.

The Denman Firestarter · reporting 2024-03-07 · compiled 2026-10-01

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A community information meeting on proposed Denman farming bylaws reviewed changes to rules for agricultural land and farming activities, according to Local Trust Committee minutes from February 13.^[1]

The proposed Official Community Plan amendment would designate lands in the Agricultural Land Reserve as Agriculture and add policies supporting agriculture uses consistent with Agricultural Land Commission regulations. A proposed Land Use Bylaw amendment would address dwellings in the reserve, agri-tourism use and accommodation, agricultural definitions and setbacks for associated buildings.^[1]

During questions, staff said the proposal did not change pump-house regulations. The minutes also record that the Agricultural Land Commission’s agri-tourism accommodation rules did not allow permanent facilities.^[1]

The meeting was held to provide information before a public hearing, which the minutes say would follow. The Local Trust Committee was to consider minor corrections to the proposed bylaws after the hearing.^[1]

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