Material From Original Gov't Discussion Paper
[summary of Provincial Land use Policies Regulation, from original discussion papersource#1,Mb. regs and guidelines, p.2-3 ]The land use policies outlined in the Planning Act reflect the provincial interest in land and resources. The Manitoba government uses these policies as a benchmark when reviewing subdivisions or other developments in municipalities where a development plan has not been adopted. The following policies are particularly relevant to the planning and development of intensive livestock operations in Manitoba.
Agricultural Policy #2 is intended to "foster environmentally sustainable agriculture by encouraging development, use and management of agricultural lands in a manner that will enhance present and future options for food production and agricultural diversification." The objectives under this policy are to maintain a viable base of agricultural lands for sustained food production and to protect economically viable agricultural operations from encroachment by other land uses that would adversely affect their sustainability. When applied to local development plans, the policy provides for the designation of areas and development of criteria by which livestock and poultry operations are permitted to operate without major restrictions on their operations and expansion.
The Water and Shoreland Policy #4 states that "Land is to be developed in a manner to sustain waterways, waterbodies, groundwater and shorelands; and that will sustain yield and water quality from significant aquifers. It directs that hydrogeologically sensitive areas, waterways and shorelands be identified and protected in local plans."
The Subdivision policies provide for "limitations and criteria for subdividing prime agricultural land and viable lower class land and is intended to restrict subdivision for non-agricultural purposes near intensive livestock operations." The intent of the subdivision policies in agricultural areas is to limit non-farm subdivisions and land uses in close proximity to intensive livestock operations and to minimize conflicts with normal agricultural operating practices by maintaining appropriate separation distances.
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