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Consultation has concluded
The Gathering for an Event in the Agricultural Land Reserve Project is now complete and this page will be archived. Amendment Bylaws 500.413 and 1285.29 were adopted at the May 22, 2018 Regional District of Nanaimo Board Meeting. Thank you to everyone who participated in making this project a success!
Recent changes made by the Ministry of Agriculture have authorized a limited number of secondary on-farm commercial activities (weddings, concerts and other non-agricultural related commercial activities) to take place on properties in the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) classified as a farm under the Assessment Act if certain conditions as set out in the new regulations are satisfied.
The Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) is seeking your help in considering the need for additional regulations to mitigate impacts to neighbouring properties while still providing opportunities for farmers to subsidize their on-farm income, preserve agricultural land and promote health and safety at these events.
Stay tuned to this space for opportunities to learn more about gathering for events in the ALR, participate in surveys and be involved in other interactive engagement events by joining the conversation on how to plan for these changes in our region.
Join us in considering the need for a balanced regulatory approach.
Residents, businesses, farmers and anyone interested in agriculture are invited to find out what the RDN has proposed so far for gathering for events in the ALR. Plus, learn more, offer input and participate in the process by providing direction and insight to help guide RDN staff in formulating an approach to address these changes in our Region.
How you can be involved, find out more or provide feedback.
Please register (tab at the top right of this page). By registering you will be kept up-to-date with progress on the proposed zoning amendments for gathering for events in the ALR through our electronic communications.
The Gathering for an Event in the Agricultural Land Reserve Project is now complete and this page will be archived. Amendment Bylaws 500.413 and 1285.29 were adopted at the May 22, 2018 Regional District of Nanaimo Board Meeting. Thank you to everyone who participated in making this project a success!
Recent changes made by the Ministry of Agriculture have authorized a limited number of secondary on-farm commercial activities (weddings, concerts and other non-agricultural related commercial activities) to take place on properties in the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) classified as a farm under the Assessment Act if certain conditions as set out in the new regulations are satisfied.
The Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) is seeking your help in considering the need for additional regulations to mitigate impacts to neighbouring properties while still providing opportunities for farmers to subsidize their on-farm income, preserve agricultural land and promote health and safety at these events.
Stay tuned to this space for opportunities to learn more about gathering for events in the ALR, participate in surveys and be involved in other interactive engagement events by joining the conversation on how to plan for these changes in our region.
Join us in considering the need for a balanced regulatory approach.
Residents, businesses, farmers and anyone interested in agriculture are invited to find out what the RDN has proposed so far for gathering for events in the ALR. Plus, learn more, offer input and participate in the process by providing direction and insight to help guide RDN staff in formulating an approach to address these changes in our Region.
How you can be involved, find out more or provide feedback.
Please register (tab at the top right of this page). By registering you will be kept up-to-date with progress on the proposed zoning amendments for gathering for events in the ALR through our electronic communications.
April 24, 2018
Regional District Board Resolutions
The Board at its meeting of April 24, 2018 passed the following resolutions:
I) That the Board receive the report of the public hearing held on April 16, 2018 for “Regional District of Nanaimo Land Use and Subdivision Amendment Bylaw No. 500.413, 2018” and “Regional District of Nanaimo Electoral Area ‘F’ Zoning and Subdivision Amendment Bylaw No. 1285.29, 2018".
Carried Unanimously
II) That the Board give third reading to “Regional District of Nanaimo Land Use and Subdivision Amendment Bylaw No. 500.413, 2018”.
Carried Unanimously
III) That the Board give third reading to “Regional District of Nanaimo Electoral Area ‘F’ Zoning and Subdivision Amendment Bylaw No. 1285.29, 2018”.
Carried Unanimously
II) It was moved and seconded that "Regional District of Nanaimo Land Use and Subdivision Amendment Bylaw No. 500.413, 2018", be introduced and read two times.
Carried Unanimously
III) It was moved and seconded that "Regional District of Nanaimo Land Use and Subdivision Amendment Bylaw No. 500.413, 2018", be chaired by Chair Veenhof or his alternate.
Carried Unanimously
IV) It was moved and seconded that "Regional District of Nanaimo Electoral Area 'F' Zoning and Subdivision Amendments Bylaw No. 1285.29, 2018" be introduced and read two times.
Carried Unanimously
V) It was moved and seconded that "Regional District of Nanaimo Electoral Area 'F' Zoning and Subdivision Amendment Bylaw No. 1285.29, 2018" be chaired by Director Fell or his alternate.
Carried Unanimously
VI) It was moved and seconded that the use of a permitting system for gathering for an event in the Agricultural Land reserve be investigated.
Carried Unanimously
II) It was moved and seconded that "Regional District of Nanaimo Land Use and Subdivision Amendment Bylaw No. 500.413, 2018", be introduced and read two times.
Carried Unanimously
III) It was moved and seconded that "Regional District of Nanaimo Land Use and Subdivision Amendment Bylaw No. 500.413, 2018", be chaired by Chair Veenhof or his alternate.
Carried Unanimously
IV) It was moved and seconded that "Regional District of Nanaimo Electoral Area 'F' Zoning and Subdivision Amendments Bylaw No. 1285.29, 2018" be introduced and read two times.
Carried Unanimously
V) It was moved and seconded that "Regional District of Nanaimo Electoral Area 'F' Zoning and Subdivision Amendment Bylaw No. 1285.29, 2018" be chaired by Director Fell or his alternate
Carried Unanimously
VI) It was moved and seconded that the use of a permitting system for gathering for an event in the Agricultural Land reserve be investigated.
Carried Unanimously
The Board at its meeting of October 4, 2016 passed the following resolutions as recommended by the AAC:
i) That the AAC forward a recommendation to the RDN Board requesting that the Board consider amendments to zoning Bylaws 500 and 1285 to address recent amendments to the ALR Regulations (B.C. Reg. 210/2016).
ii) That the AAC recommends the Board refer the matter of zoning bylaw amendments to address recent changes to the ALR Regulations (B.C. Regulations 210/2016) to the AAC for recommendations to the Board.
Meeting of the Agricultural Advisory Committee to review a report from staff: Response to changes in the Agricultural Land Reserve Use, Subdivision and Procedure Regulation - Gathering for Events.
The Board at its meeting of December 12, 2017 passed the following resolutions:
i) That the Board receive the Gathering for an Event in the Agricultural Land Reserve – Proposed Zoning Amendments report for information.
ii) That the Board direct staff to refer proposed amendments to “Regional District of Nanaimo Land Use and Subdivision Amendment Bylaw No. 500, 1987” and “Regional District of Nanaimo Electoral Area ‘F’ Zoning and Subdivision Amendment Bylaw No. 1285, 2002” to the Agricultural Advisory Committee and farming community for comment.
iii) That the Board direct staff to develop an information brochure for “Gathering for an Event in the Agricultural Land Reserve”.
"The Regional District of Nanaimo wants to make its bylaws on event gatherings on Agricultural Land Reserve lands to be consistent with recent amendments to the ALR’s Use, Subdivision and Procedure Regulations".
https://www.pqbnews.com/news/rdn-to-amend-bylaws-of-events-gathering-on-alr/
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