New rules that affect how farmland in Port Coquitlam can be used will be the topic of discussion at a meeting next week.
Municipal staff want the public's feedback on how a series of new provincial and city regulations will affect owners of agricultural property.
PoCo is looking to revamp its policies to be more in line with the updated Agricultural Land Commission Act, which now allows for bigger retail stores and more processing uses on site, among other things.
The amended provincial regulation, which came into effect last year, also permits medicinal marijuana production, food and beverage services and sales for wineries, cideries and breweries, and clarity around the size of residential homes.
PoCo has about 568 acres of farm land in the northeast region, mostly used for grass for forage and blueberries.
The public consultation will also include a talk about future land uses around the new Fremont connector.
• The open house is on Wednesday, March 30 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Hyde Creek recreation centre (1379 Laurier Ave., PoCo). Property owners can also take a survey via portcoquitlam.ca/aglands or email [email protected].
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