Finally, movement on the by-law issue here
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2.7.5 LAND
Land within the Regional Centre can be used more sustainably by supporting urban agriculture for local food production, removing greenhouse gasses through street trees, and conserving environmentally sensitive areas. Access for urban dwellers to natural environments for health, leisure, and recreation purposes, becomes increasingly important as urban areas become denser.
Subsection c) Permit domestic fowl and bees in all zones as accessory uses with policies to ensure off-site nuisances are avoided and that these activities are appropriately scaled.