The ALR is a provincial land-use zone where agriculture is the priority use. The ALR comprises just 5% of BC’s total land base and is the area with the greatest agricultural capacity. As a finite and valuable resource, the province has decided to protect this land.
The Agricultural Land Reserve, Use, Subdivision and Procedure Regulations (the "ALR Regulation")identifies farm uses that are permitted outright, as well as other permitted uses and non-farm uses. ALR land owners who wish to pursue other uses or to subdivide their property must make an application under the Agricultural Land Commission Act (the "ALC Act") and secure approval from the ALC.
Agricultural Activities in the ALR
Common farming and ranching activities in the ALR include, but are not limited to:
Below is a partial list of permitted activities in the ALR. Land use activities permitted in the ALR Regulation do not require an application or approval of the ALC if the use complies with any conditions or parameters set out in the ALR Regulation. For more detailed information, please refer to the ALR Regulation and the Index of ALC Policies.
Agricultural Land Reserve Use, Subdivision and Procedure Regulation
Permitted Farm Uses - Section 2(1) of the ALR Regulation
Farm uses are uses in addition to regular farming/ranching as noted above. These uses are for the most part directly linked to agriculture. Farm uses can be restricted but not prohibited by local government. Many of the permitted farm uses are subject to conditions, thresholds, or other requirements. Examples of permitted farm uses include:
Permitted uses are uses that may or may not be linked directly to agriculture and are considered compatible with agriculture and have low impacts on the land base. Permitted uses can be prohibited by local governments. Many of the permitted uses are subject to conditions, thresholds, or other requirements. Examples of permitted uses include:
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