Zoning

The South Cariboo Area Zoning Bylaw designates the parcels comprising the 105 Mile Ranch as RA 1 (Resource/Agricultural Zone), RA 2 (Acreage Reserve Zone) and RR 1 (Rural 1 Zone).

 All three zoning designations permit residential uses (a single family residential dwelling, or a two-family residential dwelling), as well as several non-residential uses. 

 In addition to the zoning designations, the majority of the lands associated with this offering are located within a land designation known as the Agricultural Land Reserve, or ALR. Created in 1973, the Provincial Agricultural Land Commission (ALC) is an independent Provincial agency responsible for administering the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR), which is a land use designation, intended to encourage agricultural use.  The purpose of the ALC is to preserve agricultural land and encourage farm uses in collaboration with local landowners, local governments and the First Nations. ALR boundaries were set in the early 1970’s and determined based upon the capability and suitability of land for agricultural use, uses at the time, local zoning and public input.  Approximately 5% of BC’s land base, the most agriculturally important, is located within the ALR.

 The ALR covers approximately 4.7 million hectares of land within British Columbia, including both private and public lands and takes precedence over other land uses; as such, local and regional government bylaws are planned in accordance with this provincial policy.

 Generally, land within the ALR is intended only for agricultural purposes. However, recreational and agri-tourism related businesses might be permitted on a conditional basis.