FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions - Farm Product Processing

Q: How large can my processing facility be? A: The A Zones allow the use of up to 2,500 m2 (buildings and permanently covered structures) for farm product processing on a lot. [...] Any contradiction, dispute, or difference between the contents of this FAQ and applicable City bylaws, plans, policies or guidelines will be resolved by reference to the bylaws or other official documents. [...] Sample Illustration | Farm Production Processing B A C D E FLOOR AREA COUNTED (Maximum 2,500 m2) FLOOR AREA NOT COUNTED A Farm product processing, packing, cold storage, C Portions the building/structure for growing loading, storage of processing outputs, general farm products or keeping livestock farm storage, and any portion of the building not exempt under C or D. [...] D Up to 250 m² (10% of processing area) of building area used for farm office, washrooms, staff rooms B Buildings or structures for the storage of containers or equipment associated with farm E Other detached buildings for general product processing activities. [...] Any contradiction, dispute, or difference between the contents of this FAQ and applicable City bylaws, plans, policies or guidelines will be resolved by reference to the bylaws or other official documents.