In Edmonton’s Zoning Bylaw, there are 3 categories of urban agriculture:
Urban agriculture is different from rural agriculture in that it often occurs on sites where your neighbours are close by. This means carrying out activities in a way that minimizes negative impacts on your neighbours. You must carry out your activities in a way that complies with Edmonton’s Zoning Bylaw, Section 9.8.
Urban Gardens means the cultivation and harvesting of plant and/or animal products in urban areas for the primary purpose of beautification, education, recreation, or social or community programming.
Accessory buildings or structures may include hen enclosures, or those used for the operation of the site and the extension of the growing season, such as coldframes, hoop houses and greenhouses. On-site sales and processing of plants or animal products are prohibited. Accessory activities may include outdoor storage or composting of plants grown on-site. Typical activities include community gardens. This use does not include Livestock Operations, Rural Farms, Recreational Acreage Farms, Urban Indoor Farm or Urban Outdoor Farms. Edmonton Zoning Bylaw 12800, 7.8 Community, Educational, Recreational and Cultural Service Uses, 7.8(18).
Urban Outdoor Farms means the cultivation and harvesting of plant and/or animal products in urban areas, primarily as an interim use on idle or under-used land for the primary purpose of wholesale or retail sales.
Cultivation and harvesting may occur within unenclosed structures primarily lit by natural light and used for the extension of the growing season, such as coldframes and hoophouses. Accessory structures may include hen enclosures or those used for the operation of the site. Accessory activities may include on-site sales, composting of plants grown on-site, or outdoor storage. This use does not include Livestock Operations, Rural Farms, Recreational Acreage Farms, Urban Indoor Farms or Urban Gardens. Edmonton Zoning Bylaw 12800, 7.6 Agricultural and Natural Resource Development Uses, 7.6(6).
Urban Indoor Farms means the cultivation and harvesting of plant and/or animal products primarily within enclosed buildings for the primary purpose of wholesale or retail sales.
Accessory activities may include on-site sales, composting of plants grown on-site, outdoor storage, and food packaging and processing. Typical activities include vertical farms, hydroponic systems and aquaponic systems. This use does not include Livestock Operations, Rural Farms, Recreational Acreage Farms, Urban Outdoor Farms, Urban Gardens or the cultivation or growth of cannabis. Edmonton Zoning Bylaw 12800, 7.5 Industrial Uses, 7.5(6)