Interactive Land Use Bylaw

Strathcona County - Interactive Land Use Bylaw

Part 7 : Agricultural Zones

7.3  AR – Agriculture: River Valley

Purpose

7.3(1)

To provide for the development of natural resources as well as to provide for compatible uses.

Uses

7.3(2)

Subject to any fundamental use criteria for certain uses set out below, the permitted uses and the discretionary uses for this zone are listed in Table 7.3(A).

Table 7.3(A) Permitted and Discretionary Uses

Permitted uses

Discretionary uses

Agricultural product stand

Aggregate extraction*

Agriculture general

Agriculture intensive horticulture

Home business minor*

Home business intermediate*

Outdoor recreation

Home business major*

 

Model aircraft facility*

 

Residential security/operator unit

 

Deleted (Bylaw 39-2024)

 

Single dwelling

 

Utility service major

 

Utility service minor

 

WECS small*

* Refer to Part 6: Specific Use Regulations for additional regulations pertaining to this use.

Fundamental Use Criteria

7.3(3)

The following use shall only be considered in this zone if it meets the associated criteria below:

  1. (a) Utility service major shall only be considered if it is:
    1. (i) within the Environmental Policy Area of the Heartland Industrial Area Structure Plan; and
    2. (ii) a power generating station utilizing renewable energy sources and associated accessory buildings or structures.

Subdivision Regulations

7.3(4)

Subdivision must comply with Table 7.3(B).

Table 7.3(B) Subdivision Regulations

Subsection

Regulation

Measurement

(a)

Maximum density

(Existing subdivided lots shall be considered as conforming for the purposes of this Bylaw.)

4 lots per quarter section

(b)

Minimum lot area

16.0 ha

Development Regulations

7.3(5)

Development must comply with Table 7.3(C).

Table 7.3(C) Development Regulations

Subsection

Regulation

Measurement

Height

(a)

Maximum height

10.0 m

Minimum setbacks

(b)

From a lot line abutting a rural road

30.0 m

(c)

From a front lot line

15.0 m

(d)

From a side lot line

15.0 m

(e)

From a rear lot line

15.0 m

 

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