Village of Pemberton Official Community Plan

Topic Sub-Topic Policy or Policy Excerpt Document Location

food sales, access and procurement;

development and productive use of agricultural land;

food production;

 


 

 •  Preserve and facilitate the enhancement of productive farmland;
•  Promote local food production and sales;
•  Accommodate community supported agricultural opportunities and land uses; and
•  Support a wide range of agricultural practices and preserve land to build local food protection capacity.
 		 5.8.1;
development and productive use of agricultural land; urban containment/growth boundary; The lands within the UGB (Urban Growth Boundary) contain areas that are designated
for urban growth. A fundamental aspect of this policy is the preservation of agriculturally designated lands. Further the criterion contained within Schedule A further emphasizes the importance of protecting and enhancing agricultural lands.		 5.8.2.1;
urban agriculture; urban gardens/orchard;
greenhouses;		 The Village supports the inclusion of community gardens and greenhouses to encourage residents to grow their own food. 5.8.2.6;

urban agriculture;

economic developtment and agri-tourism;

amenity density zoning/contributions;


greenhouses;


community kitchen;

 Agri-tourism amenities including a downtown multiuse public facility and community greenhouses, and community kitchens among eligible contributions for desnity bonusing. See document for details. Schedule B;
urban-agriculture conflict and edge planning;

protection of farming development permit area;


buffer at agricultural edge;

 Development Permit Area No. 3 - Enhancement of Agriculture A Development Permit is required for areas which are hereby established and designated as DPA#3 within Map C for the purpose of the protection of farming as permitted in accordance with Section 919.1(1) (c) of the Local Government Act. See document for details.. 7.3

Municipality:
Village of Pemberton

Document Type:
Official Community Plan

Level of Government:
Municipal

Topic(s):

Development and Productive use of Agricultural Land
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Food Production
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Food Sales, Access & Procurement
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Urban - Agriculture Conflict & Edge Planning
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Sub-topic(s):

amenity density zoning/contributions
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buffer at agricultural edge
n
community kitchen
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greenhouses
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protection of farming development permit area
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urban containment/growth boundary
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urban gardens/orchard
n

Policy URL:
http://www.pemberton.ca/departments/development-services/official-community-pla…

Policy File:

Region:
Squamish-Lillooet

Province:
British Columbia

Year:
2012

Supplementary Information:
No

Population Range:
2,000-3,999