The proposed Zoning Bylaw distinguishes minor and major home-based businesses and provides separate rules for farm-based businesses. Standards address business scale, employees, customer visits, traffic, outdoor storage, signage, utility demand and effects on neighbours. The intent is to support entrepreneurship while keeping the property’s principal residential or agricultural character. Larger or higher-impact operations may require discretionary approval or a more suitable commercial or industrial location.

Proposed Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaws

Join today’s open house in the RM Council Chambers from 10:00 a.m.–12:00 noon to discuss how these rules may affect rural businesses.

Remaining open house: October 8, 2:00–4:00 p.m. Public hearing: October 22 at 7:00 p.m.