| development & productive use of agricultural land; |
ALR; |
Encourage and support agricultural uses on ALR lands within and adjacent to the City boundary. |
3.16.2 |
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| development & productive use of agricultural land; |
ALR;
AlR exclusion; |
Discourage unnecessary extension of urban areas into agricultural lands by discouraging ALR exclusion applications. |
3.16.3 |
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development & productive use of agricultural land;
policy partnerships, advocacy & development; |
ALR:
residential development;
institutional development;
commercial development;
partnerships, advocacy/liaising; |
Collaborate with the ALC to ensure development of ALR land designated for future residential, commercial, and industrial uses occurs in an incremental, orderly manner. |
3.17.1 |
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| urban-agriculture conflict & edge planning; |
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Ensure agriculture is integrated with development at the City’s edge such that they are mutually-beneficial. Integration considerations include land uses, design strategies, and programs to increase the visibility and experience of urban and regional food systems for residents. |
3.17.2 |
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urban-agriculture conflict & edge planning;
policy partnerships, advocacy & development; |
buffer at agricultural edge;
nuisance complaints;
ALR;
partnerships, advocacy/liaising; |
Collaborate with the ALC to ensure that the interface between urban and farm areas does not result in excessive trespass or complaints. Urban/rural interface design policies might include, but are not limited to, transitional densities, fencing, residential building setbacks, and vegetative buffering. |
3.17.3 |
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| urban agriculture; |
edible landscaping; |
Encourage planting of edible plant species in lieu of
landscaping in private developments, parks, utility corridors, and local
right-of-ways where appropriate, or require a portion of all
landscaping to include edible plant species. |
9.1.1 |
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| urban-agriculture conflict & edge planning; |
buffer at agricultural edge;
urban gardens/orchard; |
Count food production elements, including but limited to:
allotment gardens, community gardens, green walls (i.e. vertical
landscaping), and green roofs toward or in lieu of landscaping or
screening requirements. |
9.1.2 |
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food production;
urban agriculture; |
zoning;
urban gardens/orchard;
aquaculture;
beekeeping/apiculture; |
Permit community gardens, apiculture, and aquaculture
uses in all land uses. |
9.1.3 |
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food production;
urban agriculture; |
urban gardens/orchard; |
Permit temporary or permanent use of City-owned
vacant lots for community gardens. |
9.1.4 |
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| water management; |
urban gardens/orchard; |
Provide water hook-up and secure supply storage area
for community gardening groups on public land. |
9.1.5 |
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food production;
urban agriculture; |
pilot project;
edible landscaping; |
Investigate the feasibility of piloting an edible green roof
project on a municipal building. |
9.1.6 |
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| food processing storage & distribution; |
food storage; |
Provide space in community centres for drop-off and storage of food for Community Supported Agriculture initiatives. |
9.2.1 |
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| food sales, access and procurement; |
farmers' markets; |
Support and promote the existing Farmer’s Market, and work toward securing a long-term location for it. |
9.2.2 |
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| food processing storage & distribution; |
food processing; |
Provide site selection support for food processors considering locating in the community. |
9.3.1 |
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food processing storage & distribution;
food sales, access and procurement; |
zoning;
food processing;
community kitchen; |
Encourage small-scale community kitchens, food processing facilities, and outdoor community ovens through permissive zoning. |
9.3.2 |
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| food sales, access and procurement; |
grocery stores; |
Encourage the establishment of neighbourhood-scale food vendors, including grocery stores and eating establishments. |
9.4.1 |
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| food sales, access and procurement; |
local procurement;
food recovery/gleaning/donation; |
Support links between Dawson Creek’s food emergency organization and local producers. |
9.4.3 |
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| food sales, access and procurement; |
tax mechanisms; |
Provide incentives such as partial tax exemptions to emergency food organizations to increase their viability and efficacy. |
9.4.5 |
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local food culture; |
Support food fairs and other food-related public events in community facilities, parks, and right-of-ways (e.g. car-free street fairs, as per the Dawson Creek Temporary Road Closure and Event Manual.) |
9.5.1 |
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| economic development; |
local food culture; |
Continue ongoing support of the “Branding of the Peace” marketing strategy to promote the region and its agricultural products. |
9.6.1 |
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| waste management; |
composting;
residential development;
commercial development;
institutional development; |
Provide multi-season compost facilities in all multi-family developments, and in all commercial, institutional, and industrial developments where food is consumed. |
9.7.1 |
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waste management;
education; |
composting; |
Develop a public education and awareness campaign on the importance and benefits of composting. Campaigns should use plain, accessible language. |
9.7.2 |
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| policy partnerships, advocacy & development; |
food policy council; |
Where possible, work with the community to develop a Food Policy Council made up of local experts and members of the community, which will advise Council on matters dealing with the local food system. |
9.8.1 |
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| food sales, access and procurement; |
local procurement; |
Where possible, develop and adopt a food procurement policy, which requires that all of the City’s facilities and services involving food include organic, local, healthy, and fair-trade options. |
9.8.2 |
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urban agriculture;
food production;
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urban gardens/orchard; |
Community gardens shall be a permitted use in Neighbourhood Parks if organized by a local or neighbourhood society or adjacent institution (school, seniors centre, etc.) and as approved by the City Parks & Recreation Department. If desired by residents, dedicated space for growing food shall be permanent, viable, and determined as follows:
Table 3.
| Density (dwelling units/acre) |
Dedicated Growing Space m2 (sq ft.)
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| 7 to 14 |
18 (200sqft.) |
| > 14 and ≤ 22 |
9 (100sqft.) |
| > 22 and ≤ 28 |
7.5 (80sqft.) |
| > 28 and ≤ 35 |
6.5 (70sqft.) |
| > 35 ) |
5.5 (60sqft. |
| or approx. 3m2 or 40sqft. for each person interested in growing |
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Appendix 2: Harvest View – Sunset Ridge Neighbourhood Plan
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