AGRICULTURAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE – MINUTES – 120th meeting / Monday, June 9, 2025 at 5:33 p.m.
⭐ Notable items (3)
The committee reviewed the draft action plan for managing and conserving wetlands and waterways in Gatineau. The plan aims to identify and validate 15% of these areas to better understand their ecological functions and guide future land-use decisions. This information session allowed committee members to provide feedback before the final plan is presented to the Commission on Land Development and Housing.
The committee reviewed the progress of the Agricultural Zone and Activities Development Plan (PDZAA) and recommended the adoption of the updated 2026-2030 action plan. The plan includes strategies to support agricultural businesses, improve infrastructure, and address land-use challenges. Members provided extensive feedback on specific objectives, including fiscal levers, infrastructure maintenance, and the need for dedicated municipal staff to support the agricultural sector.
The committee discussed the regulatory challenges surrounding the use of shipping containers for storage on agricultural land. While provincial authorities (CPTAQ) generally permit this use, the City of Gatineau has issued infraction notices based on local zoning bylaws. The committee requested that the administration research the issue to determine if municipal regulations should be amended to better accommodate this common agricultural practice.
Routine procedural item to formally approve and sign the minutes from the previous committee meeting.
The committee reviewed the draft action plan for managing and conserving wetlands and waterways in Gatineau. The plan aims to identify and validate 15% of these areas to better understand their ecological functions and guide future land-use decisions. This information session allowed committee members to provide feedback before the final plan is presented to the Commission on Land Development and Housing.
The committee reviewed the progress of the Agricultural Zone and Activities Development Plan (PDZAA) and recommended the adoption of the updated 2026-2030 action plan. The plan includes strategies to support agricultural businesses, improve infrastructure, and address land-use challenges. Members provided extensive feedback on specific objectives, including fiscal levers, infrastructure maintenance, and the need for dedicated municipal staff to support the agricultural sector.
The committee discussed the regulatory challenges surrounding the use of shipping containers for storage on agricultural land. While provincial authorities (CPTAQ) generally permit this use, the City of Gatineau has issued infraction notices based on local zoning bylaws. The committee requested that the administration research the issue to determine if municipal regulations should be amended to better accommodate this common agricultural practice.
A private request to the Commission de protection du territoire agricole du Québec (CPTAQ) regarding the non-agricultural use of a specific property was discussed in a closed session.