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    Township of Scugog: Value Added Agricultural Practices

    Population: 21,569
    Initiative 

     Rural communities finding creative solutions for value added agricultural practices. 

    Context

     A key initiative that aids the township is a comprehensive zoning by-law that allows for home occupations and home industries. This type of zoning by-law is meant to encourage small businesses on rural properties. 

    Official Plan Policy

     2.7 Economic  Development

    c) Encouraging the development of home-based businesses provided the proposed use is compatible with adjacent land uses;

    d) Providing opportunities to improve and enhance the quality of agriculture value-added industry in the Township including local agricultural food production processing and distribution; 

    Innovative Features 

     Home Industries Zoning By-Law

    • These industries are meant to serve the surrounding farm community and could include: small welding shops, wood- working businesses, bed and breakfasts, as well as other home occupations.

    • These home industries are considered small business incubators which could move into larger employment areas in the future. 

    Key Lessons and Tools

    • Focus on promoting agricultural businesses and food production businesses. Some of the success that the township has been experiencing is a result of hard work which has focused on promoting and growing agricultural related businesses.

    • Have committees that support various municipal initiatives. 

    Contact

    Don Gordon, Planner

    dgordon@scugog.ca

    905-985-7346 ext. 153