Draft - Official Community Plan - Surrey 2050

Part C – Land Use Designations

C2 Agricultural & Rural Designations

2.1 Agricultural (AGR)

2.1.1 Intent

For property not within the ALR , permitted uses are farming and those uses compatible with farming.

The Agricultural designation is intended to support agriculture and complementary uses.This designation includes the lands within the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) as well as lands outside the ALR that are used for farming. For property within the ALR : a) Uses are permitted in accordance with the Agricultural Land Commission Act , the regulations and the orders of the Agricultural Land Commission (ALC), and the Farm Practices Protection Act . b) Non-farm uses require the approval of the ALC . c) ALR land exclusion applications are not supported unless: there is a demonstrated clear benefit to agriculture; and a minimum of 2 hectares of land is added into the ALR within Surrey for every 1 hectare of land removed from Surrey’s ALR . d) Subdivision is discouraged unless there is a demonstrated clear net benefit to agriculture.

2.1.2 Implementing Zones

The following zones are consistent with the Agricultural designation:

Zone(s)

Description

A1, A2

Agriculture

Figure C2.1: Agricultural Diagram

Diagram does not reflect detailed zoning requirements and applicable development permit guidelines.

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