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Farming bylaws discussed at Denman community meeting

A February community information meeting reviewed proposed changes to island farming rules ahead of a public hearing.

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A community information meeting on February 13 reviewed proposed bylaws concerning farming on Denman Island, including changes to the Official Community Plan and Land Use Bylaw.^[1]

The proposed Official Community Plan changes would designate lands in the Agricultural Land Reserve as Agriculture and add policies supporting agriculture uses consistent with Agricultural Land Commission regulations.^[1]

Proposed Land Use Bylaw changes covered dwellings in the reserve, agri-tourism use and accommodation, agricultural definitions and setbacks for associated farm buildings.^[1]

The minutes say the meeting was intended to provide information before a public hearing. They also record that the Local Trust Committee would consider minor corrections after the hearing.^[1]

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