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Denman farming bylaws discussed at community meeting

A February information meeting outlined proposed changes to rules for farming and agricultural land on Denman.

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A community information meeting on Feb. 13 reviewed proposed Denman bylaws concerning farming regulations, according to adopted Local Trust Committee minutes.^[1]

The minutes say the proposed changes included redesignating lands in the Agricultural Land Reserve to a new Agriculture designation, regulating dwellings and agri-tourism use and accommodation in the reserve, updating agricultural definitions, and changing setbacks for associated agricultural buildings.^[1]

The meeting was held to explain the proposed changes and provide information for community members ahead of a public hearing, the minutes say. They describe the measures as proposed, not adopted.^[1]

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