The District of Lake Country is looking into developing a bylaw to regulate temporary farm worker housing.

鈥淭here have been issues in the past and 琉璃神社 and the regional district are starting to look into it. So what we want to make sure is that our policies are in line with 琉璃神社 and the regional district,鈥� said councillor Blair Ireland.

Currently, there is no bylaw in Lake Country regulating temporary farm worker housing.

鈥淲e just want to make sure that it鈥檚 safe. We understand that they鈥檙e going to have tents and tent villages but we want to make sure that it鈥檚 going to fit in with the neighbours and everyone else,鈥� he said.

The bylaw will benefit both the neighbours and the farmers, said Ireland.

鈥淚f you move next to a farm, you have to put up with those things. At the same time, if farmers can mitigate those problems and be good community members we鈥檙e all for that. We totally understand that they have to accommodate these people.鈥�

A motion will be discussed during Tuesday night鈥檚 regular board meeting to review the ministry鈥檚 guide to regulating temporary farm worker housing.

Lake Country has a large number of agricultural properties, which includes wineries.

鈥淚 think it鈥檚 about 45 per cent agricultural,鈥� said Ireland.