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full time community, but it means that key land uses and infrastructure must be
considered and protected for a complete community.
6.7 Rural/Agricultural Policies
The current policy direction has been to limit rural growth in the plan area,
focusing on the desire to limit private water and septic installations. There is no
compelling reason to change that direction. Furthermore, many of the rural lands
are within the ALR and will be retained for their agricultural potential.
6.7.1 Review Zoning Bylaw No. 1888, 2003 Section 301
Review Zoning Bylaw No. 1888, 2003 Section 301 which is currently more restrictive
than ALR policies which allow secondary housing units, farm accommodation,
farm tourism activities and recreational uses on rural lands provided that these
activities will not impact the rural and agricultural nature of the area.
The Agricultural Land Reserve Act, its regulations and policies include provision
for individuals to pursue limited non-farm uses. The rural stakeholders commented
that they would like to see additional opportunities for them to earn an
income from their land but they do not feel that there are appropriate avenues for
them to follow. RDNO should clarify how the various policies of the ALC apply to
the Kingfisher area and they could produce a short bulletin on what opportunities
are available through application to the ALC and are provided within the rural
zoning categories within the plan area.
6.7.2 Support Recreational Opportunities on ALR and Rural Lands
There are likely many recreational activities that could be accommodated on
rural parcels that do not require extensive or permanent construction activities.
Provided a land owner can demonstrate that there are no long term impacts to
their land or neighbouring rural parcels, RDNO should be supportive of non-farm
use applications to the ALC for recreation based business opportunities within the
rural areas of the plan. Some examples might be a zip-line operation, cycling and
hiking tours, horseback riding, limited bed and breakfast operations, eco-tours,
etc.
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6.7.3 Adhere to Septic Disposal and Domestic Water Provisions
Continue to require stringent adherence to septic disposal and domestic water
provision for all new rural construction and subdivisions.
The current regulations for new domestic water sources and onsite septic systems
provide current best practices for safe operation of these private utility services.
Any changes to provincial or federal policies should be implemented without
hesitation in order to provide the best protection possible to the rural residents of
the plan area.
6.8 Residential Policies
6.8.1 Require Dry Service Connections for Residential Construction
All residential construction (new, infill, re-construction) should be required to
provide dry service connections for the eventual sanitary sewer connections.
All new residential construction that is within the future sewer service area as
identified by the Liquid Waste Management Plan should provide a dry service
connection so that when community sewer is available to them, connection can
be made easily. Similarly, RDNO should examine the community water system
and map out a future service area so that long term community water can be
made available to residences. Any new construction within the future service area
should be required to make provision for future connection to the system.
Rural parcels that fall outside of future service areas for community water and
sewer would be exempt from this policy.
6.8.2 Consider Secondary Suites
Where residential development is connected to sanitary sewer, opportunities for
secondary suites for rentals should be considered. The goal is to provide some
housing alternatives within the community.
It is acknowledged that there may not be a demonstrated need for permanent
rental housing within the plan area due to the seasonal nature of employment opportunities.
However, this will likely change over the long term. Secondary suites
can provide an affordable option for those seeking alternative housing within the
plan area. Where community water and sewer are available, RDNO should investigate
zoning regulations that provide for secondary suites on residential parcels.
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