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Zoning

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IMPACTS OF THE PREVALENCE OF FAST-FOOD RESTAURANTS

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Easy access to fast food restaurants, in addition to their intensive marketing, is a significant contributing factor to the consumption of foods with low nutritional value among the population, particularly young people.

Their presence near schools creates environments with increased risks of chronic diseases. In addition, single-use containers linked to this type of product pollute our public spaces.

Supervising the establishment of fast food establishments near schools and residential neighbourhoods is possible for municipalities wishing to promote the health and well-being of young people and families.

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TAKE ACTION

Since 2016, the Côte-des-Neiges-Notre-Dame-de-Grâce (CDN-NDG) borough adopted a new zoning bylaw intended for fast-food restaurants, which limits them to certain areas conducive to these types of businesses and keeps them away from commercial arteries in the heart of residential neighbourhoods or schools.

In 2022, the Supreme Court, Canada's highest court, irrefutably confirmed the validity of the CDN-NDG zoning bylaw by refusing the fast-food restaurants' final appeal. All municipalities can now adopt similar bylaws.

Adopt a resolution

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More than half of the Quebec population
believes that municipalities should
establish zoning regulations to
prohibit the establishment of
fast-food restaurants around schools.

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  • Lavaltrie - Option urbanistique : Éloignement relatif - Règlement RRU2-2012
  • Rosemère - Option urbanistique : Éloignement relatif
  • Brossard - Option urbanistique : Éloignement relatif - Règlement 362
  • Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu - Option urbanistique : Éloignement relatif - Règlement 062
  • Côte-des-Neiges-Notre-Dame-de-Grâce - Option urbanistique : Interdiction d'usage principal - Règlement 01-276 
  • Saint-Appolinaire - Option urbanistique : Interdiction d'usage principal - Résolution et Règlement 858-2019
  • La MRC d'Antoine-Labelle (2022) a adopté une résolution pour inviter les villes à s’engager à évaluer leurs options urbanistiques afin d’encadrer l’implantation de nouveaux établissements de restauration rapide sur leur territoire.
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PROMISING SOLUTIONS

LOCAL AGRICULTURE

LOCAL AGRICULTURE

Encourage urban agriculture.

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FOOD POLICY

FOOD POLICY

For a healthy and sustainable diet.

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STREET PLAY

STREET PLAY

Encourage families to participate in physical activities.

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HEALTHY HYDRATION

HEALTHY HYDRATION

Initiatives to promote municipal water consumption.

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ZONING

ZONING

Zoning to limit the establishment of fast food restaurants.

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ACTIVE URBAN PLANNING

ACTIVE URBAN PLANNING

Promote active travel on a daily basis.

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