Edmonton Zoning Bylaw 12800

Bylaw 17403

October 19, 2015

Effective date: February 1, 2016

Bylaw 17901

March 6, 2017

 

98.      Urban Outdoor Farms, Urban Gardens, and Urban Indoor Farms

  1. In addition to the requirements of Section 13, a Development Permit Application for Urban Outdoor Farms, Urban Gardens, and Urban Indoor Farms shall include a Site plan that shows the location of any growing plots, composting, Fencing, screening, Hen Enclosures, on-Site sales area, Lot grading alterations, outdoor storage and irrigation equipment.

  2. Hen Enclosures shall comply with Section 50 of this Bylaw.

  3. Notwithstanding Section 50.3, Hen Enclosures shall not be located less than 18.0 m from the Front Lot Line.

  4. For Urban Outdoor Farms, Urban Gardens, and Urban Indoor Farms:

  1. the development shall not generate pedestrian or vehicular traffic, or parking, in excess of that which is characteristic of the Zone in which it is located;

  2. the development shall not generate odour, waste, or visual impact, in excess of that which is characteristic of the Zone in which it is located;

  3. notwithstanding the Site Coverage requirements of the underlying Zone, maximum Site Coverage for raised beds and seasonal structures used to extend the growing season such as hoophouses and coldframes shall be as follows:

Height of seasonal structure

Maximum Site Coverage of seasonal structure

Maximum total   Site Coverage

Less than 1.85 m

100%

100%

1.85 m - 3.2 m

Total Site Coverage in the underlying Zone

Total Site Coverage in the underlying Zone

Greater than 3.2 m

Site Coverage of principal Dwelling/ building in the underlying Zone

Total Site Coverage in the underlying Zone

 

  1. storage sheds, cisterns, tool sheds, compost bins, or similar structures, and seasonal structures such as hoophouses, coldframes and similar growing shelters used to extend the growing season shall comply with the following minimum Setbacks:

Height of seasonal structure

Minimum Front Setback

Minimum Side Setback

Minimum Rear Setback

1.2 m or less

0 m

0 m

0 m

Greater than 1.2 m - 1.85 m

Principal building in underlying Zone or Overlay

0 m

0 m

Greater than 1.85 m - 3.2 m

Principal building in underlying Zone or Overlay

0.9 m

0.6 m

Greater than 3.2 m

Principal building in underlying Zone or Overlay

 

  1. storage sheds, cisterns, tool sheds, compost bins, or similar structures, and seasonal structures such as hoophouses, coldframes, and similar growing shelters used to extend the growing season shall not exceed 3.2 m in Height in Zones where Single Detached or Semi-Detached Housing are a Permitted Use. In all other Zones, the maximum Height of the Zone or Overlay shall apply;

  2. keeping animals shall be in accordance with Animal Licensing and Control Bylaw 13145; and

  3. the Development Officer may require an applicant for a Development Permit to submit environmental and risk information in accordance with Section 14.9 of this Bylaw to determine that the Site is suitable for the full range of Uses contemplated in the Development Permit Application.

  1. For Urban Outdoor Farms, Urban Gardens, and Urban Indoor Farms in Residential Zones:

  2. outdoor storage shall be limited to the materials or equipment associated with the Use;

  3. compost piles shall be located at least 1.2 m from any property line, except when a suitable barrier, such as a Retaining Wall or compost bin is in place, in which case the compost may be located on the property line.

  4. compost bins shall have a lid;

  5. compost piles shall be screened from view of Abutting public roadways; and

  6. compost may only consist of plant or plant based material, and shall not utilize any mechanized processes.