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Maple Ridge public meetings in 2025

128 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Tue Dec 16, 2025 · 7:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to adopt new Development Procedures Bylaw and consolidate municipal fees

The Maple Ridge Council will vote on a series of bylaws, including a new Development Procedures Bylaw that sets a framework for managing development applications. It will also adopt amendments that consolidate fire, water, sewer and other fees into the existing Fees and Charges Bylaw, and repeal the separate fee bylaws. Additional items include a street‑naming bylaw for a subdivision on Silver Valley Road and an updated off‑street parking and loading bylaw. The council will also receive a feasibility study for future recreation facilities and consider a development variance permit for 119 Avenue.

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✓ Decided: Council approved design and funding steps for three new recreation projects

The Maple Ridge Council adopted several bylaws, approved a development permit, and consolidated fee structures. It also adopted new off‑street parking and development procedures bylaws, and approved assessment guidelines for minor variances. The Council directed staff to issue a siting concurrence letter to TELUS for a communications antenna and to move forward with schematic designs and a funding strategy for three recreation facilities.

Council Chambers
Agenda (official) · Minutes · Video
Mon Dec 15, 2025 · 9:00 AM

Special Council Meeting

No substantive agenda items; meeting appears procedural

The agenda for the Maple Ridge Special Council Meeting on 2025-12-15 contains no listed items or descriptions. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed in the document. As such, the meeting appears to be administrative or procedural in nature.

Council Chambers
Agenda (official)
Tue Dec 9, 2025 · 11:00 AM

Committee of the Whole

Council to consider forwarding TELUS antenna siting request to next council

The Committee of the Whole will approve the agenda, adopt the December 2 minutes, and review three staff reports. The reports cover a request for concurrence on a TELUS communications antenna structure at 21903 128 Avenue, amendments to Council Expense Policy 3.07 to address cell phone charges, and a feasibility study for a future aquatic and recreation facility at Hammond Community Park. Each report is recommended to be forwarded to the December 16, 2025 Regular Council meeting for further action.

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✓ Decided: Council approved forwarding three staff reports to the Dec 16 regular meeting

The Committee of the Whole approved its agenda and adopted the Dec 2 minutes. It then approved forwarding three staff reports— a TELUS antenna siting request, a Council expense policy amendment, and a recreation‑facility feasibility study— to the December 16 regular council meeting.

Council Chambers
Agenda (official) · Minutes · Video
Tue Dec 9, 2025 · 7:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to adopt housing agreement and zoning changes for 12011 223 Street ERA Phase 2

The Maple Ridge Council will consider and vote on a series of bylaws, including a housing agreement and zone amendment for a six‑storey mixed‑use project at 12011 223 Street. Additional items include a street‑naming proposal for a new subdivision off Silver Valley Road, rezoning of 28800 Lougheed Highway, and multiple fee‑consolidation amendments. The meeting also covers updates to the Lougheed Transit Corridor plan, off‑street parking requirements, and a development procedures bylaw.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts Lougheed Transit Corridor plan and multiple development bylaws

The council approved several zoning and development bylaws, including a housing agreement for the ERA Phase 2 project and a street‑naming bylaw for a new subdivision. It waived the development‑information‑meeting requirement for a property on Lougheed Highway and moved forward the Lougheed Transit Corridor Official Community Plan amendment to a public hearing. The council also adopted the off‑street parking bylaw, the development‑procedures bylaw, and approved a town‑centre development permit for 12011 223 Street.

Council Chambers
Agenda (official) · Minutes · Video
Tue Dec 9, 2025 · 7:00 PM

Public Hearing

No substantive items listed for Public Hearing 2025-12-09

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface elements. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items are listed.

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Council Chambers
Agenda (official)
Tue Dec 9, 2025 · 1:00 PM

Council Workshop

Council to develop expedited program for ground‑oriented infill permits

The council will approve the meeting agenda and adopt minutes from the November 25, 2025 workshop. Staff will present a report on an Expedited Processing Program that would shorten permit times for ground‑oriented residential infill projects such as triplexes and fourplexes. Council is asked to direct staff to develop implementation details for that program. A portion of the meeting will be closed to the public under the Community Charter.

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✓ Decided: Council directs staff to develop expedited residential infill processing program

The council approved its workshop agenda and adopted the November 25 minutes. It directed staff to create implementation details for an Expedited Processing Program for ground‑oriented residential infill permits (triplexes and fourplexes) in specified areas. A resolution was passed to close the meeting to the public for matters covered by the Community Charter.

Council Chambers
Agenda (official) · Minutes · Video
Mon Dec 8, 2025 · 9:00 AM

Special Council Meeting

Council to consider 2026-2030 Capital Plan and Operating Budget

Council is reviewing 2025 budget results and corporate achievements. The body is deciding on the approval of the 2026-2030 Capital Program and specific One-Time Decision Packages for the 2026-2030 Operating Budget.

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✓ Decided: Council approves 2026-2030 Capital Program and One-Time Decision Packages

The council approved the One-Time Decision Packages outlined in the 2026-2030 Operating Budget Overview on December 8. On December 15, the council approved the updated 2026-2030 Capital Program and directed its inclusion in the Financial Plan Bylaw. The council also approved the One-Time Decision Packages in the updated operating budget and instructed staff to continue detailed estimate work for 2026-2030.

Council Chambers
Agenda (official) · Minutes · Video
Tue Dec 2, 2025 · 11:00 AM

Committee of the Whole

Committee to review zoning, parking, and recreation policies

The Maple Ridge Committee of the Whole will consider forwarding several staff reports to the next Regular Council Meeting, including zoning bylaw repeals, parking updates, and recreation financial access policies. The meeting will also include a closed session regarding municipal officer discussions.

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✓ Decided: Council forwarded seven reports to the next regular council meeting

The Committee of the Whole approved the agenda and adopted the November 25 minutes. It then moved to forward seven staff reports—including a development permit, zoning bylaw repeal, transit corridor plan, off‑street parking bylaw, development procedures bylaw, low‑income recreation support, and recreation financial access policy—to the next regular council meeting. The meeting was also closed to the public for certain discussions.

Council Chambers
Agenda (official) · Minutes · Video
Mon Dec 1, 2025 · 9:00 AM

Board of Variance

Board of Variance meeting agenda contains no listed items

The Maple Ridge Board of Variance meeting scheduled for 2025-12-01 has an agenda that includes only procedural placeholders and no specific items, contracts, or proposals. No decisions or discussions are detailed in the provided agenda document.

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Blaney Room
Agenda (official)
Thu Nov 27, 2025 · 7:00 PM

Liveable Community Advisory Committee

LCAC to review arts, culture, heritage and rural road safety

The Liveable Community Advisory Committee will review a summary report on arts, culture, and heritage, and receive a presentation on rural road safety. The committee will also consider adopting the minutes from its October 23, 2025, meeting.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved agenda amendment and adopted prior meeting minutes

The Liveable Community Advisory Committee approved an amendment to the agenda to hear the Heritage Awards before the Arts, Culture and Heritage Review. The committee also adopted the minutes from the October 23, 2025 meeting. Both items were carried without recorded vote tallies.

Blaney Room
Agenda (official) · Minutes
Tue Nov 25, 2025 · 7:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to consider third reading of bylaw for 35‑storey apartment on Brown Avenue

The Maple Ridge Council will give third readings to several zoning and Official Community Plan amendment bylaws, including a proposal for a 35‑storey apartment building with 252 market strata units on Brown Avenue. It will also consider a rezoning of Silver Valley Road to R‑4, a rezoning of Brown Avenue to allow a 6‑storey apartment with 53 units, and adoption of multiple OCP updates related to housing and area plans. Additional items include approval of a multi‑family development permit for 23697 Fern Crescent and endorsement of a staff approach for unpermitted accessory dwelling units.

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✓ Decided: Council adopted OCP amendments and directed a new town centre strategy

The council gave third‑reading approval and adopted several Official Community Plan amending bylaws covering housing updates and area‑plan revisions. It also directed staff to develop a Town Centre Network Strategy and update the Design Criteria Manual. Additional actions included approving a multi‑family development permit, endorsing a compliance approach for unpermitted accessory dwelling units, and lifting the abeyance on secondary‑suite enforcement files.

Council Chambers
Agenda (official) · Minutes · Video
Tue Nov 25, 2025 · 1:00 PM

Council Workshop

Staff reports on North 256 Street Industrial Lands Plan and West Ridge Greenway

The council workshop will review staff updates on the North 256 Street Industrial Lands Area Plan and the West Ridge Greenway design within the Lougheed Transit Corridor Area Plan. No formal motions are listed; the meeting also includes routine items such as agenda approval and adoption of minutes.

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✓ Decided: Council approved agenda and received briefing on North 256 Street industrial plan

The council approved the workshop agenda (R/2025-WS-017) after a motion by Councillor Dueck and a second by Councillor Carreras. It also accepted the briefing note on the North 256 Street Industrial Lands Area Plan (R/2025-WS-018) for information, following a motion by Councillor Dueck and a second by Councillor Carreras. The meeting was adjourned at 2:23 p.m.

Council Chambers
Agenda (official) · Minutes · Video
Tue Nov 25, 2025 · 11:00 AM

Committee of the Whole

Committee will forward a proposal to consolidate municipal fees and charges

The Committee of the Whole will approve its agenda and adopt minutes from the November 18 meeting. Staff reports on a Silver Valley Road street‑naming proposal, a rezoning of 28800 Lougheed Highway, and a comprehensive consolidation of fees and charges will be discussed and forwarded to the next regular council meeting. A resolution will close part of the meeting to the public, and a summary of the 2025 Our Neck of the Woods festival will also be presented.

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✓ Decided: Council approved agenda, adopted minutes and closed meeting to public

The Committee of the Whole approved its agenda and adopted the November 18 minutes. The council voted to forward five staff reports on street naming, zoning, fee consolidation, festival summary, and related bylaws to the next regular council meeting. A resolution to close the meeting to the public was also carried.

Council Chambers
Agenda (official) · Minutes · Video
Thu Nov 20, 2025 · 7:00 PM

Municipal Advisory Committee on Accessibility and Inclusiveness

Committee reviews accessibility reports and award nomination draft

The Municipal Advisory Committee on Accessibility and Inclusiveness will consider reports on the Accessible BC feedback portal, the Age‑Dementia‑Friendly Initiative score card, and the MAC AI accessibility award nomination form and criteria, and review the Accessible BC Act implementation plan. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of the agenda, adoption of the September 18, 2025 minutes, staff reports, a council liaison update, and a member roundtable.

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✓ Decided: Committee approves feedback portal and 2026 Accessibility Award criteria

The Municipal Advisory Committee on Accessibility and Inclusiveness approved its agenda and adopted the September 18, 2025 meeting minutes. It recommended that Council direct staff to implement an Accessibility Feedback Portal and forward the Age‑Dementia Friendly Scorecards to Council for information. The committee also approved updates to the MACAI Awards criteria and nomination process for the 2026 award cycle.

Blaney Room
Agenda (official) · Minutes
Wed Nov 19, 2025 · 4:00 PM

Advisory Design Panel

Panel reviews 24-unit townhouse proposal on Dewdney Trunk Road

The Advisory Design Panel is meeting to review a development permit application for a new residential project. The panel will consider architectural and landscape plans for a townhouse development.

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Agenda (official)
Tue Nov 18, 2025 · 7:00 PM

Public Hearing

Council will review zoning and plan changes, including a 35‑storey apartment on Brown Ave.

The Maple Ridge Council public hearing will consider several zoning and Official Community Plan amendments. Items include a 35‑storey apartment proposal on Brown Avenue, rezoning of Silver Valley Road, and a 6‑storey apartment plan on Brown Avenue. The hearing also covers updates to the city’s housing plan and area plans for Hammond, Silver Valley, and the Town Centre.

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✓ Decided: Council conducted public hearings on zoning, housing and area plan updates

The council held a public hearing on November 18, 2025 for several applications, including a 35‑storey apartment on Brown Avenue, rezoning of Silver Valley Road, and updates to the Official Community Plan and area plans. No motions were voted on; each hearing was closed after public input without a recorded decision.

Council Chambers
Agenda (official) · Minutes · Video
Tue Nov 18, 2025 · 11:00 AM

Committee of the Whole

Maple Ridge committee considers soil permits and development applications

The Maple Ridge Committee of the Whole will review several development applications, including soil permits for industrial and filming sites and a multi-family development permit. The committee will also discuss compliance options for unpermitted accessory dwelling units and receive a report on a major events strategy.

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✓ Decided: Council voted to close the meeting to the public

The Committee of the Whole approved its agenda and adopted the November 4 minutes. Council forwarded several staff reports—including soil, development, and land‑use permits—to upcoming regular or special council meetings. A resolution was passed to close the meeting to the public under the Community Charter.

Council Chambers
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Tue Nov 18, 2025 · 6:00 PM

Special Council Meeting

Council to approve media studio permits and soil permits for multiple sites

At the special council meeting, members will consider a non‑farm use application for a temporary media production studio on properties at 12930 203 Street, 12960 203 Street, and 20370 132 Avenue (PID 013‑273‑744). They will also decide on a temporary use permit and soil permits for those same sites, as well as a soil permit for 20580 Maple Crescent. The recommendation is to forward the ALR application to the Agricultural Land Commission and to approve the other permits.

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✓ Decided: Council approved temporary media studio permits for three properties on 203 Street and 132 Avenue

The Special Council approved the agenda and then approved four items related to a temporary media production studio. The council forwarded a non‑farm use application to the Agricultural Land Commission, approved a temporary use permit, and approved soil permits for the properties at 12930 203 Street, 12960 203 Street, 20370 132 Avenue, and PID 013‑273‑744. A separate soil permit for 20580 Maple Crescent was also approved. All motions were carried with Councillor Yousef absent.

Council Chambers
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Tue Nov 18, 2025 · 9:00 AM

Audit and Finance Committee

Committee considers amendments to Council Expense Policy

The Audit and Finance Committee is reviewing updates to the Council Expense Policy, including cell phone amendments. The body is also considering a recommendation to stop the production of the monthly Disbursements Report.

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✓ Decided: Audit & Finance Committee directs staff to stop monthly Disbursements Report

The committee approved its agenda and adopted the July 29 minutes. It voted to cease production of the monthly Disbursements Report. It also endorsed amendments to Council Expense Policy 3.07 and recommended forwarding the revised policy to Council.

Blaney Room
Agenda (official) · Minutes
Wed Nov 12, 2025 · 7:00 PM

Climate and Environment Advisory Committee

No agenda items listed for the Climate and Environment Advisory Committee meeting

The agenda for the Maple Ridge Climate and Environment Advisory Committee meeting on 2025-11-12 contains no listed items. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed in the provided document. The meeting appears to have only procedural placeholders.

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Blaney Room
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Thu Nov 6, 2025 · 7:00 PM

Engaged, Healthy Community Advisory Committee

Committee to discuss Financial Access Policy

The Engaged, Healthy Community Advisory Committee is meeting to conduct committee housekeeping and follow up on a previous discussion regarding the Financial Access Policy.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends adjusting low‑income cut‑offs and forwarding recreation policy

The Engaged Healthy Community Advisory Committee approved its agenda and adopted the October 2 minutes. It voted to recommend that Maple Ridge Council adjust the Financial Access low‑income cut‑off thresholds to align with Statistics Canada guidelines for a city of over 500,000 residents. The Committee also recommended forwarding the draft Financial Access and Financial Support for Recreation Policy to Council for consideration.

Blaney Room
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Wed Nov 5, 2025 · 7:00 PM

Diversified Thriving Economy Advisory Committee

Committee to hear from Downtown Maple Ridge Business Improvement Association

The Diversified Thriving Economy Advisory Committee will receive a presentation from the Downtown Maple Ridge Business Improvement Association. The meeting also includes a report on the Be Downtown Initiative.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved its agenda and adopted previous meeting minutes

The Diversified Thriving Economy Advisory Committee approved the November 5, 2025 agenda as circulated. It also adopted the minutes from the October 1, 2025 meeting as circulated. No other motions were decided.

Blaney Room
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Tue Nov 4, 2025 · 7:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to consider rezoning 22551 Brown Avenue for a 6‑storey, 53‑unit apartment

The Maple Ridge Council will take a second reading of a zone‑amending bylaw to rezone 22551 Brown Avenue from RS‑1 and RT‑1 to RM‑3, allowing a six‑storey building with 53 market strata units. It will also give second readings to several Official Community Plan amending bylaws covering city‑wide housing updates, the Town Centre, Hammond, and Silver Valley area plans, and will consider rescinding Council Policy 6.29 on detached garden suites. Additional items include approval of a one‑time funding request to remove the CP Rail caboose from Jim Hadgkiss Park and adoption of a new CAO compensation policy.

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✓ Decided: Council advances rezoning of 22551 Brown Ave and multiple OCP updates

The council gave a second reading to the rezoning bylaw for 22551 Brown Avenue, allowing a 6‑storey apartment building with 53 market‑strata units, and forwarded it to a public hearing. It also approved second readings for four Official Community Plan amendment bylaws and rescinded the Detached Garden Suites policy. One‑time funding was approved for the removal of the CP Rail Caboose from Jim Hadgkiss Park, and the CAO Compensation Policy No. 30.46 was adopted.

Council Chambers
Agenda (official) · Minutes · Video
Tue Nov 4, 2025 · 11:00 AM

Committee of the Whole

Committee forwards 2025 OCP Housing Update bylaw to council

The Committee of the Whole will approve its agenda and adopt the minutes from the October 28 meeting. Staff reports on the 2025 Official Community Plan housing amendment and updates to the Town Centre, Hammond, and Silver Valley area plans will be presented. A recommendation will be made to forward each of these reports, along with a CAO Compensation Policy, to the November 4 Regular Council meeting.

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✓ Decided: Committee forwards multiple OCP amendment reports to regular council

The Committee of the Whole approved its agenda and adopted the October 28 minutes. It then approved seven staff reports—including housing updates, area‑plan updates for Town Centre, Hammond and Silver Valley, and a CAO compensation policy—to be forwarded to the November 4 regular council meeting.

Council Chambers
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Mon Nov 3, 2025 · 9:00 AM

Board of Variance

Board reviews three farm home plate variance appeals

The Maple Ridge Board of Variance will adopt the minutes from its October 6, 2025 meeting. It will then consider three appeals for farm home plate variances on properties at 10818 280 Street, 12692 248 Street, and 25086 100 Avenue. Each applicant seeks changes to the size, depth, or setback limits set by the Maple Ridge Zoning Bylaw No. 7600‑2019. No decisions are recorded in the agenda.

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Blaney Room
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Tue Oct 28, 2025 · 10:00 AM

Committee of the Whole

Committee reviews rezoning of 22551 Brown Ave for a 6‑storey, 53‑unit apartment

The Committee of the Whole will consider four staff reports: a rezoning application for 22551 Brown Avenue to allow a six‑storey, 53‑unit residential building; a development variance request to change parking requirements at 22366 119 Avenue; a request to remove and dispose of the CP Rail caboose from Jim Hadgkiss Park; and a service review of the Arts, Culture, Events and Heritage department. Each report is recommended to be forwarded to the regular council meeting on November 4, 2025. Part of the meeting will be closed to the public under the Community Charter.

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✓ Decided: Committee of the Whole approved agenda, adopted minutes, and forwarded four reports

The Committee approved the October 28 agenda and adopted the October 21 minutes. It voted to forward four staff reports—rezoning of 22551 Brown Avenue, a development variance for 22366 119 Avenue, removal of the CP Rail caboose, and the Arts, Culture, Events and Heritage service review—to the November 4 regular council meeting. A resolution to close the meeting to the public was also carried.

Council Chambers
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Tue Oct 28, 2025 · 7:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to adopt Albion Area Plan update allowing higher housing density

The council will consider several bylaw amendments, including adding in‑home health care to the Intermunicipal Business Licence and updating the Albion Area Plan to permit greater housing density. It will also review rezoning and zoning amendments for assembly use at community centres, a housing agreement for 120 residential units, and an updated off‑street parking and loading bylaw.

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✓ Decided: Council adopted multiple bylaws, including new intermunicipal business licence rules

The council adopted the Intermunicipal Business Licence Amending Bylaw No. 8075‑2025 and the corresponding Agreement Bylaw No. 8076‑2025, expanding eligible businesses to include in‑home health care. It also gave third reading and adoption to the Albion Area Plan amendment (Bylaw No. 8032‑2025) and approved several zoning and housing bylaws, including a housing agreement for 120 rental units (Bylaw No. 8047‑2025) and an off‑street parking and loading bylaw amendment. The quarterly Council Strategic Plan report for Q3 2025 was approved.

Council Chambers
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Thu Oct 23, 2025 · 7:00 PM

Liveable Community Advisory Committee

Committee to discuss highway traffic bylaw revisions and heritage designation

The Liveable Community Advisory Committee will review proposed revisions to the Maple Ridge Highway and Traffic Bylaw No. 6704-2009. The committee will also receive a presentation regarding a heritage designation bylaw for a specific property.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved agenda and adopted prior meeting minutes

The Liveable Community Advisory Committee approved the October 23 agenda and adopted the September 11 minutes, both by unanimous carry. No other motions were decided; the committee discussed a heritage designation proposal, revisions to the Highway and Traffic Bylaw, and several transportation and planning updates. Council liaison updates were presented but no actions were taken.

Blaney Room
Agenda (official) · Minutes
Tue Oct 21, 2025 · 11:00 AM

Committee of the Whole

Committee considers rezoning for 12-lot subdivision and rental housing agreement

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing several staff reports regarding zoning amendments and bylaws. These items are being considered for forwarding to the next Regular Council Meeting.

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✓ Decided: Council closed the meeting to the public and forwarded several reports

The Committee of the Whole approved its agenda and adopted the October 7 minutes. All six staff reports were approved to be forwarded to the next regular council meeting. A resolution was passed to hold the remainder of the meeting closed to the public under the Community Charter.

Council Chambers
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Tue Oct 21, 2025 · 7:00 PM

Public Hearing

Public hearing on Albion Area Plan updates for increased housing density

The City of Maple Ridge is holding a public hearing to gather input on Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 8032-2025. This bylaw proposes updates to the Albion Area Plan to allow for greater housing density in response to provincial housing changes.

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✓ Decided: Albion Area Plan public hearing concluded with no public comments

The council held a public hearing on the Albion Area Plan update to address provincial housing changes and increased density. Notices were posted in the October 3 and October 10, 2025 editions of the local newspaper, and no correspondence was received. No members of the public offered comments, and the hearing was formally closed.

Council Chambers
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Tue Oct 14, 2025 · 1:00 PM

Special (to close) Council Meeting

No agenda items were listed for this special council meeting

The Maple Ridge Special Council meeting scheduled for 2025-10-14 contains no listed agenda items. The agenda appears to be empty, indicating only procedural matters may be addressed. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed in the provided document.

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✓ Decided: Council approved agenda and closed meeting to the public

The council approved the special meeting agenda (R/2025-STC-007). A resolution (R/2025-STC-008) was adopted to close the meeting to the public under Section 90 of the Community Charter. Both motions were carried.

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Tue Oct 14, 2025 · 7:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council considers 35-storey apartment proposal on Brown Avenue

Maple Ridge City Council will discuss several residential developments, including a high-rise apartment and townhouse projects. The body is also reviewing a grant application for wildfire resilience and updates to business licensing.

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✓ Decided: Council approved up to $300,000 FireSmart grant application

The council endorsed the City of Maple Ridge’s application for a Union of BC Municipalities FireSmart grant of up to $300,000 and directed staff to manage the grant and implement program activities if funding is received. It also adopted several bylaws, including a property‑tax exemption amendment and intermunicipal business licence amendments, and approved multiple development permits, moving a 35‑storey apartment zone amendment to a public hearing.

Council Chambers
Agenda (official) · Minutes · Video
Tue Oct 14, 2025 · 11:00 AM

Council Workshop

No substantive items listed for Council Workshop

The provided agenda contains only procedural software boilerplate and no specific discussion or decision items.

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Council Chambers
Agenda (official)
Wed Oct 8, 2025 · 7:00 PM

Climate and Environment Advisory Committee

Committee to discuss residential retrofit program

The Climate and Environment Advisory Committee will meet to approve the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting. The primary topic is a presentation on a proposed pathway for a resilient residential retrofit program.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved agenda and adopted prior meeting minutes

The Climate and Environment Advisory Committee approved its October 8 agenda (R/2025-CEAC-010) and adopted the September 10 meeting minutes (R/2025-CEAC-011). Both motions were moved, seconded and carried. No other substantive actions were decided.

Blaney Room
Agenda (official) · Minutes
Tue Oct 7, 2025 · 11:00 AM

Committee of the Whole

Committee of Whole to consider 35‑storey Brown Avenue apartment development

The Maple Ridge Committee of Whole will approve its agenda and adopt the September 16 minutes. Staff reports on an intermunicipal business licence amendment, a FireSmart grant resolution, and several development permits will be reviewed and forwarded to the next regular council meeting. Key items include a 35‑storey, 252‑unit apartment proposal on Brown Avenue and other zoning and variance applications.

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✓ Decided: Council voted to close the meeting to the public under Community Charter provisions

The Committee of the Whole approved its agenda (removing item 7.4) and adopted the September 16 minutes. Council forwarded several reports—including an intermunicipal business licence amendment, a FireSmart grant resolution, a Brown Avenue zoning amendment, and development permits for 232 Street, Jackson Road, and 216 Street—to the next regular council meeting. A resolution was passed to close the meeting to the public under sections 90(1) of the Community Charter.

Council Chambers
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Mon Oct 6, 2025 · 9:00 AM

Board of Variance

Board reviews variance to cut accessory structure setback at 24013 Fern Crescent

The Board of Variance will adopt the minutes from its September 8, 2025 meeting. It will consider an appeal from Karighan Fortin requesting a variance to reduce the interior side lot line setback for an accessory structure on 24013 Fern Crescent from 1.5 m to 0.63 m. No other specific business is listed.

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✓ Decided: Board approved a setback variance for 24013 Fern Crescent

The Board adopted the minutes from the September 8, 2025 meeting. It approved the appeal to reduce the interior side‑lot line setback for an accessory structure from 1.5 m to 0.63 m at 24013 Fern Crescent. No vote tally was recorded.

Blaney Room
Agenda (official) · Minutes
Thu Oct 2, 2025 · 7:00 PM

Engaged, Healthy Community Advisory Committee

Committee reviews arts service and financial access policy

The Engaged, Healthy Community Advisory Committee will meet on Oct 2, 2025 to consider updates on the Arts, Culture, Events & Heritage service and the municipality’s Financial Access Policy. The meeting includes a presentation by the Manager of Special Projects on the service review and a presentation by the Recreation Access Coordinator on the policy. The agenda also covers routine items such as approval of the agenda, adoption of prior minutes, staff reports, and a council liaison update.

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Blaney Room
Agenda (official)
Wed Oct 1, 2025 · 7:00 PM

Diversified Thriving Economy Advisory Committee

Presentation on North 256 Street Industrial Lands Area Plan

The Diversified Thriving Economy Advisory Committee will meet on October 1, 2025 to consider several new and unfinished business items. Members will hear a presentation on the North 256 Street Industrial Lands Area Plan, receive information on the Startup in Residence (STiR) project, and discuss investment‑attraction targets. The meeting also includes routine agenda approval and adoption of September 3, 2025 minutes.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved agenda and adopted prior meeting minutes

The Diversified Thriving Economy Advisory Committee approved its October 1 agenda and adopted the minutes from the September 3 meeting. Both motions were moved, seconded and carried. No other substantive decisions were made.

Blaney Room
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Mon Sep 29, 2025 · 10:00 AM

Tax Sale

No substantive items listed for Tax Sale meeting

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. There are no specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items listed in the record.

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Council Chambers
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Thu Sep 18, 2025 · 7:00 PM

Municipal Advisory Committee on Accessibility and Inclusiveness

Committee to discuss accessibility strategy and sensory room for events

The Municipal Advisory Committee on Accessibility and Inclusiveness is meeting to review several accessibility initiatives. The body will discuss the Access Pass application process and the next steps for the Accessibility Strategy.

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✓ Decided: Committee endorsed the Financial Access Policy and will forward it to Council

The committee approved the meeting agenda and adopted the May 15 minutes. Discussion of the 2026 MACAI Award was tabled until the November 20 meeting. The Financial Access Policy was endorsed as amended and sent to Council for approval. A task group was formed to develop an implementation plan for the Accessibility Strategy.

Blaney Room
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Wed Sep 17, 2025 · 4:00 PM

Advisory Design Panel

Review of Development Permit 2023-018-DP for 53-unit building at 22551 Brown Avenue

The Advisory Design Panel will review Development Permit 2023-018-DP submitted by Quorus Properties Ltd. for a six‑storey, 53‑unit apartment building at 22551 Brown Avenue. The panel will examine the architectural, landscape, stormwater and tree‑retention plans attached to the agenda. No other items are listed for decision.

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Via Zoom
Agenda (official)
Tue Sep 16, 2025 · 7:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to adopt Parking Reserve Establishment Bylaw No. 8020‑2025

The Maple Ridge City Council will approve the agenda and minutes, consider several presentations, and adopt a new Parking Reserve Establishment Bylaw. It will also give first readings to multiple Official Community Plan amending bylaws that update housing, town‑centre, and area plans. Several rezoning bylaws for properties on Jackson Road, 240 Street, and other sites will be considered for adoption. The meeting includes a consent agenda covering committee minutes and expense reports.

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✓ Decided: Council adopted the Parking Reserve Establishment Bylaw No. 8020‑2025

The council approved its agenda and adopted the minutes from the September 9 meeting. A consent agenda covering committee minutes and expense reports was carried. The Parking Reserve Establishment Bylaw No. 8020‑2025, creating a new fund for active‑transport projects, was adopted. Several Official Community Plan amendment bylaws and rezoning bylaws were given first readings or adopted.

Council Chambers
Agenda (official) · Minutes · Video
Tue Sep 16, 2025 · 11:00 AM

Committee of the Whole

Rezoning of 11089 240 Street to allow 153 townhouses and 3 infill lots

The Committee of the Whole will forward several staff reports to the next Regular Council meeting, including an update on the RISE Project, a rezoning proposal for 11089 240 Street, development permits for a 6‑storey apartment at 22538 Royal Crescent, and a property tax exemption amendment for Sonrise Full Gospel Church. A resolution will also close the meeting to the public under the Community Charter.

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✓ Decided: Council voted to forward rezoning of 11089 240 Street to the next regular meeting

The Committee of the Whole approved its agenda and adopted the September 9 minutes. It forwarded five staff reports—including the RISE Project update, a rezoning proposal for 11089 240 Street, two development permit items, a property‑tax‑exemption amendment, and a continuous‑improvement update—to the next regular council meeting. The council also passed a resolution to close the remainder of the meeting to the public.

Council Chambers
Agenda (official) · Minutes · Video
Tue Sep 16, 2025 · 7:00 PM

Public Hearing

No substantive items listed for September 16 Public Hearing

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. There are no specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items listed.

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Council Chambers
Agenda (official)
Thu Sep 11, 2025 · 7:00 PM

Liveable Community Advisory Committee

Committee to review parking bylaws and 240 Street bikeway improvements

The Liveable Community Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss new and unfinished business. The agenda includes reviews of local bylaws and infrastructure improvements.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved the agenda and adopted the July 24 minutes

The Liveable Community Advisory Committee approved the September 11 agenda and adopted the minutes from the July 24 meeting, both motions carrying. The committee heard presentations on off‑street parking bylaws, heritage awards, 240 Street bikeway improvements, park updates, and upcoming transportation and housing projects, but no further actions were taken. All other items were discussed only.

Blaney Room
Agenda (official) · Minutes
Wed Sep 10, 2025 · 7:00 PM

Climate and Environment Advisory Committee

Committee reviews air quality services and extreme heat plans

The Climate and Environment Advisory Committee will consider a presentation from Metro Vancouver on air‑quality and climate‑action services and receive information on how Maple Ridge handles extreme‑heat events. Staff will provide an update on the municipal Climate Action Plan and announce National Tree Day on September 24. The meeting also includes routine items such as approving the agenda, adopting July minutes, and a council liaison update.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved agenda and adopted prior meeting minutes

The Climate and Environment Advisory Committee approved its September 10 agenda (R/2025-CEAC-008) and adopted the July 9, 2025 meeting minutes (R/2025-CEAC-009). The meeting included presentations on regional air quality, the city’s extreme‑heat response, an update to the Climate Action Plan, and a National Tree Day event. No other motions were decided.

Blaney Room
Agenda (official) · Minutes
Tue Sep 9, 2025 · 11:00 AM

Council Workshop

No specific agenda items listed for the council workshop

The posted agenda for the Maple Ridge Council Workshop on 2025-09-09 contains only generic headings and no listed items. No rezoning, contracts, ordinances, fee changes, or public hearings are identified. Therefore the meeting appears to be procedural with no disclosed decisions.

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Council Chambers
Agenda (official)
Tue Sep 9, 2025 · 7:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to consider rezoning 123 Avenue and Tyner Avenue for 8 duplexes

The Maple Ridge City Council will review several zone‑amending bylaws, a road‑closure bylaw, and a housing agreement. Items include rezoning 123 Avenue and Tyner Avenue to a Comprehensive Development Zone for eight duplex buildings, rezoning 110 Avenue and nearby parcels for medium‑density housing, and closing a section of Robertson Street. The council will also consider a mixed‑use commercial rezoning on 228 Street and authorize a housing agreement for 98 rental units at Royal Crescent.

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✓ Decided: Council approved readings for five zoning bylaws and abandoned one

The council gave first, second, and third readings to five zone‑amending bylaws and directed staff to work with applicants on outstanding conditions. It also voted to abandon one proposed zoning bylaw. All motions were carried.

Council Chambers
Agenda (official) · Minutes · Video
Tue Sep 9, 2025 · 12:00 PM

Committee of the Whole

Committee to review multiple Official Community Plan housing and area updates

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing several updates to the Official Community Plan and specific area plans to align with provincial housing legislation. These items are being considered for forwarding to the September 16, 2025, Regular Council Meeting.

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✓ Decided: Council forwarded five Official Community Plan amendment reports to Sept. 16 meeting

The Committee of the Whole approved its agenda and adopted the September 2 minutes. It approved forwarding five Official Community Plan amendment reports—Housing Update, Town Centre, Hammond, Silver Valley, and Albion—to the regular council meeting on September 16, 2025. The council also approved a resolution to hold a closed meeting later that day.

Council Chambers
Agenda (official) · Minutes · Video
Mon Sep 8, 2025 · 9:00 AM

Board of Variance

Board reviews variance to reduce front setback at 20796 117 Avenue

The Maple Ridge Board of Variance will adopt the minutes from its July 7, 2025 meeting. It will consider an appeal from Aaron Houston (File No. BV 2025-014020) requesting a variance to lower the required 7.5‑metre front lot line setback to 6.99 metres for the property at 20796 117 Avenue, which is zoned RS‑1 (Single‑Detached Residential). No other new or unfinished business is listed.

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✓ Decided: Board approves setback variance for 20796 117 Avenue

The Board adopted the minutes from the July 7, 2025 meeting. It approved a variance to reduce the front‑lot‑line setback from 7.5 m to 6.99 m for the property at 20796 117 Avenue to accommodate a new elevator shaft. Both actions were carried.

Blaney Room
Agenda (official) · Minutes
Thu Sep 4, 2025 · 7:00 PM

Engaged, Healthy Community Advisory Committee

Committee to receive RISE/FYRST Year 3 Update

The Engaged, Healthy Community Advisory Committee will meet to discuss new and unfinished business. The primary agenda item is a Year 3 update regarding RISE/FYRST.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved agenda and adopted prior meeting minutes

The Engaged, Healthy Community Advisory Committee approved the September 4 agenda (R/2025-EHCAC-006) and adopted the July 3 minutes (R/2025-EHCAC-007). No other formal motions were taken. The meeting included updates on the RISE project and staff reports on community events.

Blaney Room
Agenda (official) · Minutes
Wed Sep 3, 2025 · 7:00 PM

Diversified Thriving Economy Advisory Committee

Committee to review off-street parking bylaw and discuss business initiatives

The Diversified Thriving Economy Advisory Committee will meet to approve the agenda and minutes from July 2025. The committee will receive a presentation on the Off-Street Parking and Loading Bylaw Review and discuss the Maple Ridge Innovation Challenge and Small Business Week.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved agenda and adopted prior meeting minutes

The Diversified Thriving Economy Advisory Committee approved the September 3 agenda (R/2025-DTEAC-008) and adopted the July 2 meeting minutes (R/2025-DTEAC-009). Both motions were carried. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

Blaney Room
Agenda (official) · Minutes
Tue Sep 2, 2025 · 11:00 AM

Committee of the Whole

Committee considers multiple rezoning and housing development requests

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing several staff reports regarding land rezoning, development permits, and a road closure. These items are being considered for forwarding to the Regular Council Meeting for final decision.

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✓ Decided: Council voted to close the meeting to the public

The Committee of the Whole approved its agenda and adopted the July 22 minutes. Seven staff reports on zoning, development, and housing were forwarded to the next Regular Council Meeting. The council also passed a resolution to hold the remainder of the meeting closed to the public under the Community Charter.

Council Chambers
Agenda (official) · Minutes · Video
Tue Jul 29, 2025 · 12:00 PM

Audit and Finance Committee

Audit and Finance Committee reviews May 2025 financial update

The committee will approve the agenda and adopt the minutes from the May 6, 2025 meeting. It will receive an interim financial update for May 2025, including the Statement of Operations and the Surplus Distribution as of May 31, 2025. A public question period and a notice of a closed meeting are also on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved agenda and adopted prior meeting minutes

The Audit and Finance Committee approved the July 29 agenda (R/2025-AFC-007) and adopted the May 6 minutes (R/2025-AFC-008). Both motions were carried. The committee also received a financial update for May 2025, but no further actions were taken.

Blaney Room
Agenda (official) · Minutes
Tue Jul 29, 2025 · 1:00 PM

Special (to close) Council Meeting

Special Council Meeting to close

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface elements. There are no substantive items, decisions, or discussions listed.

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✓ Decided: Council approved agenda and closed meeting to public

The council approved the special meeting agenda as circulated. A resolution was passed to close the meeting to the public under Section 90 of the Community Charter. No other matters were decided.

Council Chambers
Agenda (official) · Minutes
Tue Jul 29, 2025 · 7:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Maple Ridge Council to consider multiple rezonings and housing agreements

Council will discuss several rezoning applications for townhouses and single-family lots, as well as a housing agreement for rental units. The meeting also includes reviews of development variance permits and a report on provincial housing targets.

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✓ Decided: Council approved multiple zoning bylaws, permits and a parking reserve fund

The council adopted several zone‑amending bylaws and the Parking Reserve Establishment Bylaw, authorized a replacement dock contract at Whonnock Lake, and approved a series of development and variance permits. The Housing Agreement Bylaw for 72 rental units at 20282 Patterson Avenue was also adopted. All items were carried.

Council Chambers
Agenda (official) · Minutes · Video
Thu Jul 24, 2025 · 7:00 PM

Liveable Community Advisory Committee

Tree Protection Bylaw to be considered by the Liveable Community Advisory Committee

The Liveable Community Advisory Committee will meet on July 24, 2025 to approve its agenda and adopt minutes from the June 26, 2025 meeting. The committee will discuss a proposed Tree Protection Bylaw and review the Lougheed Transit Corridor Area Plan. Additional routine items include staff reports, a council liaison update, and a member round‑table.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved agenda and prior meeting minutes

The Liveable Community Advisory Committee met on July 24, 2025 and carried motions to approve the meeting agenda and the minutes from the June 26, 2025 meeting. The committee heard updates on the Tree Protection Bylaw review, the Lougheed Transit Corridor Area Plan, transportation projects, the Heritage Grant Program, and new park developments. No further formal decisions were recorded.

Blaney Room
Agenda (official) · Minutes
Tue Jul 22, 2025 · 11:00 AM

Committee of the Whole

Maple Ridge Council reviews zoning changes and housing progress

The Committee of the Whole will review staff reports on zoning changes, development permits, and housing targets to be forwarded to the next Regular Council Meeting. The meeting will also include a presentation by the Ridge Meadows Minor Softball Association.

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✓ Decided: Council forwards development reports and approves closed meeting

The Committee of the Whole approved its agenda and adopted minutes from July 8 and 15. It forwarded eight staff reports—including several development and zoning permits, a housing target progress report, and policy updates—to the next regular council meeting. Council also put and carried Resolution R/2025-CW-135 and approved a closed meeting under the Community Charter.

Council Chambers
Agenda (official) · Minutes · Video
Tue Jul 22, 2025 · 7:00 PM

Public Hearing

Public hearing for three rezoning applications in Maple Ridge

Council will hold a public hearing to hear testimony on three proposed rezoning bylaws. These proposals include a townhouse development, a farm-based restaurant, and a residential subdivision.

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✓ Decided: Council held public hearings on three rezoning applications, no decisions made

The Maple Ridge City Council conducted public hearings for three rezoning and land‑use applications: 12525 Blue Mountain Crescent, 12194 & 12208 206 Street, and 10225 272 Street. Public input was heard for each item, and the mayor closed each hearing. No approvals, denials, or votes were recorded.

Council Chambers
Agenda (official) · Minutes · Video
Tue Jul 15, 2025 · Tuesday, July 15, 2025 - *** Meeting will commence at 9:00 am in Blaney Room and go into a Closed Session - Public are invited to attend at 11:00 am in Council Chambers.

Committee of the Whole

Proposal to add 29 townhouse units at Lot 39, Section 11, Township 12

The Committee of the Whole will review two staff reports: one recommending a rezoning amendment (RS‑3 to RM‑1) for Lot 39, Section 11, Township 12 to allow 29 additional townhouse units, bringing the total to 131; and another proposing a Parking Reserve Establishment Bylaw No. 8020‑2025 to create a fund for active‑transportation infrastructure. Both reports will be forwarded to the next regular council meeting for further action. No final decisions are being made at this meeting.

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✓ Decided: Council approved agenda, closed meeting resolution, and forwarded two reports

The Committee of the Whole approved its July 15 agenda. A resolution to hold a closed meeting was carried. Two staff reports – one on a townhouse development amendment and one on a Parking Reserve Establishment Bylaw – were both forwarded to the next regular council meeting.

City Hall, 11995 Haney Place, Maple Ridge, BC
Agenda (official) · Minutes · Video
Tue Jul 15, 2025 · 7:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to consider housing agreement for 72 rental units at 20282 Patterson Avenue

The Maple Ridge Council will approve the meeting agenda and adopt minutes from June 2025. It will vote on several bylaws, including a housing agreement to secure 72 rental apartments at 20282 Patterson Avenue, amendments to the Fees and Charges Bylaw, and a zone amendment for a mixed‑use building at 12040 248 Street. The council will also consider liquor licence hour changes for two local establishments and endorse two UBCM Community Excellence Awards applications.

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✓ Decided: Council approves housing, fees, zoning bylaws and liquor licence changes

The council gave first, second and third readings to a housing agreement bylaw for 72 rental units and to two amendments of the Fees and Charges Bylaw. It adopted a zone‑amending bylaw for a mixed‑use building, endorsed liquor‑licence hour changes for two establishments, and directed staff to revise the Council Expense Policy on cell‑phone use. All motions were carried.

Council Chambers
Agenda (official) · Minutes · Video
Tue Jul 15, 2025 · 11:00 AM

Council Workshop

Council Workshop on July 15, 2025 lists no agenda items

The Maple Ridge Council Workshop scheduled for July 15, 2025 contains no specific agenda items. The agenda appears to be a procedural placeholder without listed discussions or decisions.

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Council Chambers
Agenda (official)
Wed Jul 9, 2025 · 7:00 PM

Climate and Environment Advisory Committee

Committee to review industrial land use and climate action updates

The Climate and Environment Advisory Committee will approve the July 9 agenda and minutes, review updates on the North 256 Street Industrial Land Use Plan, and discuss the Climate Action Plan.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved agenda and adopted previous meeting minutes

The Climate and Environment Advisory Committee approved the July 9, 2025 agenda (R/2025-CEAC-006). It also adopted the minutes from the June 11, 2025 meeting (R/2025-CEAC-007). Both motions were moved, seconded and carried.

Blaney Room
Agenda (official) · Minutes
Tue Jul 8, 2025 · 11:00 AM

Committee of the Whole

Committee forwards housing, liquor, and fee bylaws to next council meeting

The Maple Ridge Committee of the Whole will consider approving the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting. Staff reports on a soil permit, a housing agreement for 72 units, liquor licence changes, and fee bylaw revisions are scheduled for discussion.

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✓ Decided: Council approved a closed meeting to discuss confidential matters

The Committee of the Whole approved its agenda and adopted the June 17 minutes. Several staff reports—including a soil permit application, a housing agreement bylaw, and liquor licence endorsements—were forwarded to the next regular council meeting. The council also passed a resolution to hold a closed meeting for matters protected under the Community Charter.

Council Chambers
Agenda (official) · Minutes · Video
Mon Jul 7, 2025 · 9:00 AM

Board of Variance

Board reviews variance to reduce rear setback at 11507 240 St

The Board of Variance will adopt the minutes from its June 2, 2025 meeting. It will consider a variance application for 11507 240 Street that seeks to lower the required rear lot line setback from 14.5 m to 8.80 m to accommodate a covered deck and stairs.

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✓ Decided: Board approved a variance to reduce rear‑lot setback at 11507 240 Street

The Board adopted the minutes from the June 2, 2025 meeting. It approved the applicant’s request to lower the minimum rear‑lot line setback from 14.5 metres to 8.80 metres for a covered deck and stairs at 11507 240 Street. No other business was taken up.

Blaney Room
Agenda (official) · Minutes
Thu Jul 3, 2025 · 7:00 PM

Engaged, Healthy Community Advisory Committee

Committee to review Arts, Culture, Heritage and Events services

The Engaged, Healthy Community Advisory Committee will meet to discuss a service review for arts, culture, heritage, and events. The session includes a presentation by Manager of Special Projects Christa Balatti and consultant Patricia Huntsman.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved agenda and adopted prior meeting minutes

The Engaged Healthy Community Advisory Committee approved the July 3 agenda and adopted the June 5 meeting minutes, both motions carried. No other formal actions were taken; the meeting included a review of arts, culture, heritage, and events services and staff updates on community safety and upcoming initiatives.

Blaney Room
Agenda (official) · Minutes
Wed Jul 2, 2025 · 7:00 PM

Diversified Thriving Economy Advisory Committee

Committee to review event planning and film sector initiatives

The Diversified Thriving Economy Advisory Committee will receive presentations on tourism and film development. The meeting focuses on event attraction and business recruitment strategies.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved agenda and adopted prior meeting minutes

The Diversified Thriving Economy Advisory Committee approved its July 2, 2025 agenda (R/2025-DTEAC-006) and adopted the minutes from the June 4, 2025 meeting (R/2025-DTEAC-007). Both motions were carried. No other formal decisions were recorded.

Blaney Room
Agenda (official) · Minutes
Thu Jun 26, 2025 · 7:00 PM

Liveable Community Advisory Committee

Discussion of upcoming crosswalk enhancements and new provincial housing framework

The Liveable Community Advisory Committee will discuss planned crosswalk improvements and review the new provincial housing framework. The meeting also includes routine items such as approving the agenda, adopting minutes from the May 22 meeting, and a council liaison update.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved agenda amendment and adopted prior meeting minutes

The Liveable Community Advisory Committee approved the June 26, 2025 agenda, adding item 4.3 about the Historical Society incident report. The committee also adopted the minutes from the May 22, 2025 meeting. No other substantive actions or votes were recorded.

Blaney Room
Agenda (official) · Minutes
Tue Jun 24, 2025 · 7:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to advance multiple rezoning bylaws and approve a $60k Chamber fee

The Maple Ridge City Council will consider several zone‑amending bylaws, including a second reading for rezoning 12194 and 12208 206 Street to RM‑1 for a 37‑unit townhouse development. It will also review a fee‑for‑service agreement with the Ridge Meadows Chamber of Commerce totaling $60,200 for 2025. Additional items include development permits, the Climate Action Plan endorsement, and the 2024 Annual Report and Statement of Financial Information.

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✓ Decided: Council advances multiple rezoning, permits and endorses climate plan

The council approved the meeting agenda and adopted the previous meeting minutes. It moved several zoning bylaw readings forward, approved development permits and a fee‑for‑service agreement with the Ridge Meadows Chamber, and endorsed the Maple Ridge Climate Action Plan. The council also accepted the School District 42 eligible school sites proposal, received an interim liquid waste management plan, and approved the 2024 Annual Report and financial statements.

Council Chambers
Agenda (official) · Minutes · Video
Tue Jun 17, 2025 · 11:00 AM

Committee of the Whole

Proposal to rezone 121 Avenue and Edge Street for a six‑storey apartment building

The Committee of the Whole will consider several staff reports and forward them to the next Regular Council Meeting. Items include an interim liquid waste management plan, a fee‑for‑service agreement renewal with the Ridge Meadows Chamber of Commerce, multiple rezoning and development variance proposals, and updates to the Climate Action Plan and the 2024 financial report. The council will not make final decisions at this meeting but will recommend forwarding the reports.

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✓ Decided: Council voted to close the meeting to the public under the Community Charter

The Committee of the Whole approved its agenda and adopted the minutes from June 3 and June 10. It forwarded several staff reports—including the interim draft liquid waste management plan, the Ridge Meadows Chamber of Commerce fee agreement, rezoning bylaw updates, the revised Climate Action Plan, the 2024 Annual Report, and the "One City: Our Voice" publication—to the next regular council meeting. The council amended a motion to have staff bring forward a revised amending bylaw for a 180‑square‑metre farm‑based restaurant building and directed staff to add a restrictive covenant limiting restaurant capacity to 56. Finally, the council resolved to close the meeting to the public under sections of the Community Charter.

Council Chambers
Agenda (official) · Minutes · Video
Tue Jun 17, 2025 · 7:00 PM

Public Hearing

Rezoning 20886 River Road to R-1/RT-1 to permit a future nine-lot subdivision

The Maple Ridge City Council is holding a public hearing on Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7718-2021 (2021-107-RZ) for 20886 River Road. The bylaw seeks to rezone the property from RS-1 to R-1 and RT-1 to allow a future nine‑lot subdivision. Residents may speak at the hearing, and the council will take further action at the next regular meeting.

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✓ Decided: Public hearing held on rezoning 20886 River Road; no decision made

The council conducted a public hearing on rezoning application 2021-107-RZ for 20886 River Road, proposing a change from RS-1 to R-1 and RT-1. Residents voiced support for more housing but raised concerns about traffic, road capacity, and sidewalk safety near the elementary school. No vote or formal decision was recorded; the hearing was closed without a resolution.

Council Chambers
Agenda (official) · Minutes · Video
Wed Jun 11, 2025 · 7:00 PM

Climate and Environment Advisory Committee

Verbal update on the Climate Action Plan will be presented

The Climate and Environment Advisory Committee will approve its agenda and adopt minutes from the May 14 meeting. The committee will receive a verbal update on the Climate Action Plan from the June 3 Committee of the Whole. Additional items include staff reports, a council liaison update, and a member roundtable before adjournment.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved agenda and adopted prior meeting minutes

The Climate and Environment Advisory Committee approved the June 11 agenda, adding items on the Zero Carbon Step Code and Sustainable Leadership. The minutes from the May 14 meeting were adopted. No other motions were decided; the remainder of the meeting consisted of updates and discussion.

Blaney Room
Agenda (official) · Minutes
Tue Jun 10, 2025 · 11:00 AM

Committee of the Whole

Rezoning 206 Street properties to allow 37 townhouses (RM-1)

The Committee of the Whole will review three staff reports and forward them to the June 24, 2025 Regular Council meeting. One report proposes rezoning 12194 and 12208 206 Street from RS-1 and RS-3 to RM-1 to permit 37 market‑strata townhouse units. Another report recommends a development permit for a fourplex at 11410 207 Street. A third report presents School District 42’s 2025 eligible school sites proposal. The meeting also includes a resolution to close the session to the public under Section 90(1) of the Community Charter.

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✓ Decided: Council voted to close the meeting to the public

The Committee of the Whole approved its agenda and then moved three staff reports forward to the June 24 regular council meeting: a rezoning proposal for 206 Street, a development permit for 207 Street, and the School District 42 eligible site proposal. The council also passed a resolution to hold the remainder of the meeting closed to the public. All motions were carried.

Council Chambers
Agenda (official) · Minutes · Video
Tue Jun 10, 2025 · 11:00 AM

Council Workshop

Council Workshop on June 10, 2025 with no agenda items listed

The Maple Ridge Council will hold a workshop on June 10, 2025. The agenda does not list any specific items for discussion or decision.

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Council Chambers
Agenda (official)
Tue Jun 10, 2025 · 7:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to advance rezoning and OCP amendment for 12525 Blue Mountain Crescent

The council will consider several bylaw actions, including adopting the Maple Ridge Fees and Charges Amending Bylaw No. 7993‑2024. It will give first and second readings to the Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 7900‑2023 and the Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7570‑2019 for the property at 12525 Blue Mountain Crescent, which would re‑designate part of the site from Suburban Residential to Park/Conservation and permit a subdivision of two single‑detached lots. The council will also vote on renewing the lease for Katie’s Place animal shelter for three years.

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✓ Decided: Council gave second reading to OCP amendment and sent it to public hearing

The council approved the meeting agenda, adopted the May 27, 2025 council minutes, and accepted the consent agenda items. It adopted a consolidated fees and charges bylaw amendment, gave first and second readings to the Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 7900‑2023 and forwarded it to a public hearing, and also gave a second reading to Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7570‑2019 for public hearing while directing staff to work with the applicant. The council renewed the Katie’s Place animal‑shelter lease for three years with two optional three‑year extensions.

Council Chambers
Agenda (official) · Minutes · Video
Thu Jun 5, 2025 · 7:00 PM

Engaged, Healthy Community Advisory Committee

EHCAC selects chair/vice‑chair, reviews public art and engagement framework

The committee will elect its chair and vice‑chair. It will receive updates on the City’s public art program, including the Artist in Residence, and on the newly approved Community Engagement Framework. Additional agenda items include member introductions, orientation, and a council liaison update.

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✓ Decided: EHCAC approves agenda and appoints chair and vice‑chair

The committee approved the June 5 agenda as circulated. Steven Hall was appointed chair for 2025. Carolina Echeverri was appointed vice‑chair for 2025.

Blaney Room
Agenda (official) · Minutes
Wed Jun 4, 2025 · 7:00 PM

Diversified Thriving Economy Advisory Committee

Presentation on Investment Attraction & Business Retention strategies

The Diversified Thriving Economy Advisory Committee will hear a presentation on the recently completed Investment Attraction and Business Retention & Expansion strategies. A second presentation will give an overview of economic development practice and terminology. The meeting will also adopt the agenda, adopt minutes from the May 7, 2025 meeting, receive staff reports, a council liaison update, and hold a roundtable before adjourning.

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✓ Decided: Committee approved agenda and adopted minutes unanimously

The Diversified Thriving Economy Advisory Committee approved its June 4 agenda (R/2025-DTEAC-004) and adopted the May 7 minutes (R/2025-DTEAC-005) by unanimous vote. No other substantive decisions were recorded during the meeting.

Blaney Room
Agenda (official) · Minutes
Tue Jun 3, 2025 · 11:00 AM

Committee of the Whole

Rezoning proposal for 12525 Blue Mountain Crescent to allow two new lots

The Committee of the Whole will consider staff reports on the Maple Ridge Climate Action Plan, a rezoning and Official Community Plan amendment for 12525 Blue Mountain Crescent to change from Suburban Residential to Park/Conservation for a subdivision of two single‑detached lots, and a lease renewal for Katie’s Place animal shelter. Each report will be forwarded to the next Regular Council Meeting. The meeting will also be closed to the public for certain agenda items under the Community Charter.

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✓ Decided: Council forwarded the Climate Action Plan to the next regular council meeting

The Committee of the Whole approved its agenda and adopted the May 20 minutes. The Climate Action Plan was forwarded to the next regular council meeting and referred back to staff for additional feedback. Reports on a zoning amendment for 12525 Blue Mountain Crescent, a lease renewal for Katie’s Place, and a closed‑meeting notice were also forwarded or approved.

Council Chambers
Agenda (official) · Minutes · Video
Mon Jun 2, 2025 · 9:00 AM

Board of Variance

Board of Variance to review zoning appeals for residential properties

The Board of Variance will consider two appeals regarding zoning bylaw setbacks and siting requirements. The meeting includes the adoption of minutes from May 5, 2025.

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✓ Decided: Board approved setbacks reduction for deck at 12876 Sheldrake Court

The Board of Variance approved two setback reductions to allow a deck and stairs at 12876 Sheldrake Court. It also approved a waiver allowing a detached garden suite in the side and front yards and increased the Farm Home Plate area at 26228 Dewdney Trunk Road. All four motions were carried.

Blaney Room
Agenda (official) · Minutes
Tue May 27, 2025 · 5:00 PM

Special (to close) Council Meeting

Special council meeting set for May 27, 2025

The Maple Ridge City Council will hold a special meeting on May 27, 2025. No agenda items are listed in the provided document, indicating the meeting is procedural in nature.

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✓ Decided: Council voted to close the special meeting to the public

The council approved the special meeting agenda as presented. A resolution was passed to close the meeting to the public under Section 90 of the Community Charter. Both motions were carried.

Council Chambers
Agenda (official) · Minutes
Tue May 27, 2025 · 7:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting

✓ Decided: Council endorsed request for funding to acquire Silver Valley elementary school site

The council endorsed the School District 42 motion and instructed the mayor to write letters to provincial ministers, the premier and local MLAs urging immediate funding for the Silver Valley elementary school site and faster school construction. It also approved several zoning and fees bylaws, giving them first, second and/or third readings as noted. Additionally, the council approved a development permit for an eight‑storey rental building at 12323 222 Street.

Council Chambers
Agenda (official) · Minutes · Video
Thu May 22, 2025 · 7:00 PM

Liveable Community Advisory Committee

Committee selects chair, reviews new park and recreation facility plans

The Liveable Community Advisory Committee will elect its chair and vice‑chair. It will review a feasibility study for a new aquatic and recreation centre and a possible baseball‑field relocation. The committee will also consider two design options for a new park in the Silver Valley area.

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✓ Decided: Liveable Community Committee appoints Chair, Vice Chair and approves agenda

The committee approved the May 22 agenda as circulated. Members adopted the meeting minutes. Ross Dunning was appointed Chair for 2025, and Trish Coft was appointed Vice Chair for 2025. All motions were carried.

Blaney Room
Agenda (official) · Minutes
Wed May 21, 2025 · 4:00 PM

Advisory Design Panel

Panel reviews 6-story mixed-use building proposal at 11920 228 Street

The Advisory Design Panel is meeting to discuss a development permit application for a mixed-use project. The proposal includes a 6-story building with commercial space on the ground level and residential units above.

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Agenda (official)
Tue May 20, 2025 · 7:00 PM

Public Hearing

Council will consider creating a new M‑7 Employment Park Zone at Yennadon Lands

The Maple Ridge Council held a public hearing on May 20, 2025 to consider several zoning bylaw changes. Items include rezoning three residential parcels for townhouse and subdivision projects and the creation of a new M‑7 Employment Park Zone under the Yennadon Lands Area Plan. Decisions will be recorded and any further consideration will occur at the next regular council meeting.

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✓ Decided: Public hearing on four rezoning applications closed without decisions

The council held a public hearing for four rezoning proposals (items 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, and 2.4). No public comments were received for any item. The mayor declared each hearing closed. No rezoning approvals, denials, or votes were recorded.

Council Chambers
Agenda (official) · Minutes · Video
Tue May 20, 2025 · 11:00 AM

Committee of the Whole

Council to consider amendment to Maple Ridge Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 7575-2019

The Committee of the Whole will forward six staff reports to the next Regular Council meeting, including an investment attraction strategy, a zone‑amending bylaw for 12011 223 Street, a development permit for 12323 222 Street, a transit‑oriented area land‑use update, an Albion Area Plan update, and an amendment to the Fees and Charges Bylaw. The meeting will be closed to the public for matters covered under Section 90(1) of the Community Charter. No decisions are being made at this meeting; items are being recommended for further council consideration.

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✓ Decided: Council voted to close the meeting to the public

The Committee of the Whole approved the meeting agenda and adopted the May 6 minutes. Council forwarded several staff reports—including investment strategy, zoning amendment, development permit, transit‑oriented area update, Albion Area Plan update, and fees‑bylaw amendment—to the next regular council meeting. A resolution was carried to hold part of the meeting closed to the public. The meeting adjourned at 3:58 p.m.

Council Chambers
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Thu May 15, 2025 · 7:00 PM

Municipal Advisory Committee on Accessibility and Inclusiveness

Committee to choose chair, review financial access policy and accessibility strategy

The Municipal Advisory Committee on Accessibility and Inclusiveness will meet on May 15, 2025. The agenda includes introductions, a committee orientation, selection of a chair and vice‑chair, presentation of MACAI awards, discussion of a Financial Access Policy and an Accessibility Strategy, followed by staff reports, a council liaison update, and a member roundtable.

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✓ Decided: Julia de Gruchy appointed Chair of the MACAI for 2025

The committee approved its agenda and adopted the December 2024 minutes. Julia de Gruchy was appointed Chair and Christina Shearme Vice‑Chair for 2025. The MACAI Awards will be presented at the Canada Day celebration, with the award style approved and the wording amended to read “Recognized for outstanding contributions in supporting Accessibility and Inclusion.” All motions were carried.

Blaney Room
Agenda (official) · Minutes
Wed May 14, 2025 · 7:00 PM

Climate and Environment Advisory Committee

Committee selects new chair and vice‑chair

The Climate and Environment Advisory Committee will introduce members, conduct an orientation, and select its chair and vice‑chair. It will review the Climate Action Plan and the Environment 2025 Workplan presented by staff. The meeting also includes a council liaison update and a member roundtable before adjourning.

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✓ Decided: Brian Clark appointed Chair and Mark McClary Vice Chair of CEAC

The committee approved its agenda unanimously. Brian Clark was appointed Chair of the Climate and Environment Advisory Committee for 2025 by unanimous vote. Mark McClary was appointed Vice Chair for 2025 by unanimous vote.

Blaney Room
Agenda (official) · Minutes
Tue May 13, 2025 · 11:00 AM

Council Workshop

Maple Ridge council holds workshop on May 13, 2025

The Maple Ridge council held a workshop meeting on May 13, 2025. The agenda included a video recording of the proceedings and standard procedural details. No specific decisions or agenda items were listed in the provided text.

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Council Chambers
Agenda (official)
Tue May 13, 2025 · 7:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to consider zoning amendment for 9‑lot subdivision at 20886 River Road

The council will give a second reading to Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7718-2021 to allow a future nine‑lot subdivision at 20886 River Road. It will also consider related subdivision bylaws for 11795 and 11839 267 Street, approve a development variance permit for those parcels, and adopt the 2024 Consolidated Financial Statements. An industrial land study for the Albion Industrial Area will be received for information.

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✓ Decided: Council approves development variance permit and advances several zoning bylaws

The council approved a development variance permit for two parcels on 267 Street, allowing changes to lot width and depth. It moved forward with zoning amendments for future subdivisions on River Road and 267 Street, and adopted a zone‑amending bylaw. The 2024 consolidated financial statements were approved, and the industrial land study for the Albion area was received for information. Motions on council compensation reporting and provincial mental‑health support were not proceeded due to lack of consent.

Council Chambers
Agenda (official) · Minutes · Video
Wed May 7, 2025 · 7:00 PM

Diversified Thriving Economy Advisory Committee

Economy Advisory Committee to select Chair and Vice Chair

The Diversified, Thriving Economy Advisory Committee is meeting to conduct member introductions and committee orientation. The body will select a Chair and Vice Chair.

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✓ Decided: Jerry Kok named Chair and Michael Pahl named Vice Chair of the advisory committee

The committee approved its May 7 agenda and adopted the previous meeting minutes, both unanimously. Jerry Kok was appointed Chair for 2025, and Michael Pahl was appointed Vice Chair, each appointment carried unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken.

Blaney Room
Agenda (official) · Minutes
Tue May 6, 2025 · 9:30 AM

Audit and Finance Committee

Committee will review 2024 financial statements and audit findings.

The Audit and Finance Committee will consider the 2024 Consolidated Financial Statements and the accompanying audit findings report presented by BDO Canada LLP. It will also approve the meeting agenda, adopt the minutes from the February 18, 2025 meeting, and address a portion of the meeting that will be closed under the Community Charter. The meeting includes a public question period before adjournment.

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✓ Decided: Committee recommends Council approve 2024 financial statements

The Audit and Finance Committee approved its agenda and adopted the February 18, 2025 minutes. It voted to recommend that Council approve the City’s 2024 financial statements. The Committee also approved a notice to close part of the meeting under the Community Charter.

Blaney Room
Agenda (official) · Minutes
Tue May 6, 2025 · 11:00 AM

Committee of the Whole

Council examines 2024 financial statements and key development permits

The Committee of the Whole will adopt the agenda, approve the April 15 minutes, and consider several staff reports. Reports include a development variance permit for 11795 and 11839 267 Street, a zone‑amending bylaw for 20886 River Road, an industrial land study for the Albion Industrial Area, a Q1 2025 strategic plan update, and the 2024 consolidated financial statements. All items are recommended to be forwarded to the next regular council meeting.

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✓ Decided: Council forwarded four reports to the next regular meeting

The Committee of the Whole approved its agenda and adopted the April 15 minutes. Four staff reports – a development variance, a zone amendment, an industrial land study, and the 2024 financial statements – were each forwarded to the next regular council meeting.

Council Chambers
Agenda (official) · Minutes · Video
Mon May 5, 2025 · 9:00 AM

Board of Variance

Board to decide on rear‑lot‑line setback variance for 23170 126 Avenue

The Board of Variance will adopt the minutes from its April 7, 2025 meeting. It will also consider an appeal from Springridge Construction Ltd. for a variance to reduce the required rear lot line setback from 7.5 metres to 1.9 metres on the property at 23170 126 Avenue, which is zoned RS‑3 (single‑detached rural residential). The agenda recommends approving the variance.

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✓ Decided: Setback variance for 23170 126 Avenue was defeated

The Board of Variance adopted the minutes from the April 7, 2025 meeting. The board considered an appeal by Springridge Construction Ltd. to reduce the rear‑lot‑line setback from 7.5 m to 1.9 m at 23170 126 Avenue. The appeal was defeated, with Chair D. Nouri and Vice‑Chair B. Domaas recorded as opposed. No other motions were decided.

Blaney Room
Agenda (official) · Minutes
Tue Apr 22, 2025 · 7:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Maple Ridge Council to consider short-term rental regulations and housing policies

Council will discuss the adoption of a Family-Friendly Housing Policy and bylaws to regulate short-term rentals. The meeting includes several rezoning applications for apartments and townhomes, as well as a proposal for free weekend parking in the City Centre from April to October.

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✓ Decided: Council approved $47,474 for the 2025 Canada Day Celebration.

The council authorized $47,474 from the city surplus to fund Option 1 of the 2025 Canada Day Celebration. Several bylaws were adopted, including the short‑term rental amendment and off‑street parking bylaws. The council also approved free weekend underground parking, a family‑friendly housing policy, and multiple development permits and a non‑farm use for ice‑arena expansion.

Council Chambers
Agenda (official) · Minutes · Video
Tue Apr 22, 2025 · 5:30 PM

Special (to close) Council Meeting

No substantive agenda items listed for this special council meeting

The agenda for the Maple Ridge Special Council Meeting on April 22 2025 contains no listed items. The document only shows placeholder sections and does not specify any decisions, contracts, or public hearings.

✓ Decided: Council approved agenda and closed meeting to public

The council approved the April 22, 2025 special (to close) agenda as presented. A resolution was adopted to close the meeting to the public under Section 90 of the Community Charter. No other substantive matters were decided.

Council Chambers
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Wed Apr 16, 2025 · 4:00 PM

Advisory Design Panel

Review of 153-townhouse development at 11089 240 Street

The Maple Ridge Advisory Design Panel will consider three development permit applications. The panel will examine reports and plans for a multi‑family residential project at 11089 240 Street, a mixed‑use building at 11920 228 Street, and a townhouse development at 24195 Fern Crescent Street. The meeting includes a public question period and a for‑information segment.

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Via Zoom
Agenda (official)
Tue Apr 15, 2025 · 11:00 AM

Committee of the Whole

Committee forwards proposal for new M‑7 Employment Park Zone

The Committee of the Whole considered four staff reports: a subdivision of eight lots at 24369 110 Avenue, a new M‑7 Employment Park Zone under the Yennadon Lands Area Plan, a Family‑Friendly Housing Policy, and proposed updates to building, planning, board of variance and engineering fees for 2025. For each report, the recommendation was to forward it to the next Regular Council Meeting. The meeting also included a notice that a portion would be closed to the public under Section 90(1) of the Community Charter.

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✓ Decided: Council forwarded four reports to the next regular council meeting

The Committee of the Whole approved its agenda and adopted the April 8 minutes. Four staff reports – a subdivision amendment, an M‑7 Employment Park Zone amendment, a Family‑Friendly Housing Policy, and a 2025 fee update – were each forwarded to the next regular council meeting. A notice to hold a closed meeting under Section 90(1) of the Community Charter was also approved.

Council Chambers
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Tue Apr 15, 2025 · 7:00 PM

Public Hearing

Public hearing on short-term rental rules and apartment rezoning

The City of Maple Ridge is holding a public hearing to discuss proposed land use changes and new regulations. Council will hear input on short-term rental implementation and two specific residential redevelopment projects.

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✓ Decided: Public hearings on land use and short‑term rentals concluded with no decisions

The council held a public hearing on three applications: land‑use designation changes in the Town Centre Area Plan, rezoning of properties on 222 Street and 123 Avenue to medium‑density apartments, and a short‑term rental bylaw amendment. No public comments were received for the first and third items, and seven comments were received for the second, but the mayor declared each hearing closed without a vote. Consequently, no decisions were approved, denied, or tabled at this meeting.

Council Chambers
Agenda (official) · Minutes · Video
Tue Apr 8, 2025 · 11:00 AM

Committee of the Whole

Committee forwards non‑farm ice arena request and multiple variance permits

The Committee of the Whole will approve the agenda, adopt the April 1 minutes, and forward eight staff reports to the next Regular Council meeting. Items include a request to convert agricultural land at 23580 Jim Robson Way for two additional ice sheets, and several development variance permits for child‑care centres, a townhouse project, and a mixed‑use building. The committee will also consider an amendment to advisory‑committee membership and a resolution to hold a closed meeting on privileged matters.

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✓ Decided: Council approved agenda, minutes and forwarded multiple development reports

The Committee of the Whole approved its agenda and adopted the April 1 minutes. The council voted to forward eight staff reports—including land‑use and development variance requests—to the next regular council meeting. A resolution to close the remainder of the meeting to the public was also carried.

Council Chambers
Agenda (official) · Minutes · Video
Tue Apr 8, 2025 · 11:00 AM

Council Workshop

No substantive items listed for Council Workshop 2025-04-08

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface elements. There are no specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items listed.

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Council Chambers
Agenda (official)
Tue Apr 8, 2025 · 7:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to adopt 2025‑2029 Financial Plan Bylaw and related tax and sewer rates

The council will consider several bylaws, including the 2025‑2029 Financial Plan Bylaw 8019‑2025, the 2025 Property Tax Rates Bylaw 8026‑2025, and the 2025‑2029 Sewer Rate Bylaw 8027‑2025. It will also vote to repeal the Recycling Charges Bylaw 4655‑1992 with Bylaw 8028‑2025 and to designate Servicing Officers under Bylaw 8031‑2025. A rezoning proposal for 104 Avenue (RS‑3 to RM‑1) to allow 21 townhouse units will receive a second reading and be forwarded to a public hearing. Additional items include an OCP amendment and approval of a development concierge pilot program.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts 2025‑2029 Financial Plan Bylaw and related tax rates

The council adopted the 2025‑2029 Financial Plan Bylaw, establishing property and sewer tax rates for 2025, and repealed the recycling levy. It also approved several zoning and official community plan bylaws, launched a development concierge pilot, and authorized free admission to Hammond Outdoor Pool for residents.

Council Chambers
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Mon Apr 7, 2025 · 9:00 AM

Board of Variance

Board reviews variance request for a taller retaining wall at 12955 261A Street

The Board of Variance will adopt the minutes from its March 3, 2025 meeting. It will consider an appeal concerning a variance request for a retaining wall at 12955 261A Street, which is currently zoned M-2 (General Industrial). The applicant seeks to replace an existing 2.7 m wall with a proposed 4.4 m wall to create a level surface for site operations.

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✓ Decided: Board approves 4.4 m retaining wall variance at 12955 261A Street

The Board of Variance adopted the minutes from the March 3, 2025 meeting. It approved the appeal to replace the existing retaining wall with a new wall up to 4.4 m high at 12955 261A Street. No other decisions were made.

Blaney Room
Agenda (official) · Minutes
Tue Apr 1, 2025 · 11:00 AM

Committee of the Whole

Committee considers rezoning for housing and updates to city fees and parking

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing several staff reports for forwarding to the Regular Council Meeting. Key items include two residential rezoning applications and proposals for free public amenities.

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✓ Decided: Council voted to close the meeting to the public

The Committee of the Whole approved its agenda and adopted the March 25 minutes. Five staff reports were approved to be forwarded to the next regular council meeting, covering rezoning, filming fees, weekend parking, and pool admissions. A resolution was passed to close the meeting to the public under the Community Charter. The meeting adjourned at 3:47 p.m.

Council Chambers
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Tue Apr 1, 2025 · 8:30 AM

Special Council Meeting

Maple Ridge Council to decide 2025 property tax rates and financial plan

Council will consider several bylaws related to the city's finances and utility rates for 2025. This includes the multi-year financial plan and the establishment of municipal and regional property tax rates.

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✓ Decided: Council approved financial plan, tax, sewer and recycling bylaws

The council approved the special meeting agenda. It then gave first, second and third readings to the 2025‑2029 Financial Plan Bylaw, the 2025 Property Tax Rates Bylaw, the 2025‑2029 Sewer Rate Bylaw, and the Recycling Charges Repeal Bylaw, all of which were carried. Councillor Yousef opposed the financial plan and property tax bylaws.

Council Chambers
Agenda (official) · Minutes · Video
Tue Mar 25, 2025 · 7:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to consider multiple bylaws regulating short‑term rentals

The Maple Ridge Council will review and vote on several amending bylaws that would regulate short‑term rentals, including zoning, parking, and business licence changes. It will also give third‑reading consideration to rezoning proposals for properties on 102 Avenue and Patterson Avenue. Additional items include the first reading of an Official Community Plan amendment for medium‑density apartments and approval of a new Community Engagement Framework.

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✓ Decided: Council approved zoning, short‑term rental bylaws and a community‑engagement framework

The council adopted several rezoning bylaws, moved forward amendments to the Official Community Plan, and approved a suite of short‑term rental regulations. It also approved the new Community Engagement Framework and related communications policy. All items were carried without recorded vote tallies.

Council Chambers
Agenda (official) · Minutes · Video
Tue Mar 25, 2025 · 11:00 AM

Committee of the Whole

Rezoning 222 St & 123 Ave for two 6‑storey apartments (152 units)

The Committee of the Whole will review several staff reports and forward them to the Regular Council Meeting. Items include an online application portal, a Development Concierge pilot, a rezoning of properties on 222 Street and 123 Avenue from RS‑1 to RM‑2 for two 6‑storey apartment buildings, new short‑term rental bylaws, a Servicing Officer designation bylaw, and updated recreation service fees. A resolution will close part of the meeting to the public under the Community Charter.

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✓ Decided: Council forwarded six reports to upcoming meetings and closed meeting to public

The Committee of the Whole approved its agenda and adopted the March 4 minutes. Council voted to forward seven staff reports—including updates on the online permit portal, a development concierge pilot, short‑term rental bylaws, a servicing officer bylaw, and recreation fee changes—to upcoming regular council meetings. A resolution was passed to close the remainder of the meeting to the public under Section 90(1) of the Community Charter.

Council Chambers
Agenda (official) · Minutes · Video
Wed Mar 12, 2025 · 4:00 PM

Advisory Design Panel

Panel reviews townhouse and mixed-use residential proposals

The Advisory Design Panel is reviewing two development permit applications. The projects include a large townhouse complex and a mixed-use building with rental units and retail space.

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Agenda (official)
Tue Mar 11, 2025 · 7:00 PM

Public Hearing

Maple Ridge council to hear rezoning proposals for 33 new homes

Maple Ridge City Council will hold a public hearing on March 11, 2025, to consider two zone amending bylaws that would rezone properties to allow for the development of 33 new residential units. Written submissions will become part of the public record.

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Council Chambers
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Tue Mar 11, 2025 · 7:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to adopt bylaws allowing 6‑storey, 178‑unit apartment on Dewdney Trunk Rd

The council will consider and adopt three bylaws that amend the Official Community Plan, zone regulations, and a housing agreement to permit a 6‑storey residential apartment building with 178 units on Dewdney Trunk Road. It will also approve a development variance permit and a multi‑family development permit for the same site, granting variances for setbacks, height, amenity areas, and parking. Additional agenda items include updates on land‑use reviews, tenant‑protection planning, police service fees, and the seasonal curbside patio program.

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Council Chambers
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Tue Mar 11, 2025 · 11:00 AM

Council Workshop

Council workshop discusses climate plan update and 2025 city event

The Maple Ridge City Council will receive a Climate Action Plan Update and provide input on the draft bold moves and actions. Council will also discuss and approve a one‑time incremental staff cost to deliver a City‑led event in 2025. The meeting includes approval of the agenda, adoption of minutes from the January 28, 2025 workshop, and standard procedural items.

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Council Chambers
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Tue Mar 4, 2025 · 11:00 AM

Committee of the Whole

Committee reviews 178-unit apartment proposal on Dewdney Trunk Road

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing several staff reports to be forwarded to the Regular Council Meeting. Key items include a multi-family development proposal, land use reviews for the Town Centre, and updates to police and administration fees.

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Council Chambers
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Mon Mar 3, 2025 · 9:00 AM

Board of Variance

Board of Variance to hear zoning appeals for residential properties

The Board of Variance will review two zoning appeal requests regarding property setbacks and lot coverage. The board will also elect a Chair and Vice Chair for 2025.

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Blaney Room
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Tue Feb 25, 2025 · 7:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Maple Ridge Council to consider Zero Carbon Step Code and multiple rezonings

Council will discuss the implementation of the Zero Carbon Step Code and review several land-use amendments. The meeting includes decisions on commercial and residential developments and the creation of an industrial lands area plan.

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Council Chambers
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Wed Feb 19, 2025 · 4:00 PM

Advisory Design Panel

Advisory Design Panel will review Development Permit 2022-463-DP for 24018 112 Avenue

The panel will adopt the agenda and minutes, elect its 2025 chair and vice‑chair, and approve the 2025 meeting schedule. It will then review two development permit applications: a 3‑storey mixed‑use project at 24018 112 Avenue (permit 2022‑463‑DP) and two 6‑storey apartment buildings totaling 152 units at several sites on 222 Street and 123 Avenue (permit 2021‑320‑DP). A public question period will follow.

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Agenda (official)
Tue Feb 18, 2025 · 9:30 AM

Audit and Finance Committee

Closed session to discuss municipal objectives for the annual report

The Audit and Finance Committee will approve its agenda and adopt the September 24, 2024 meeting minutes. It will review the 2024 Audit and Finance Planning Report. A portion of the meeting will be closed to the public to discuss municipal objectives and progress for the annual municipal report. The meeting will then adjourn.

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Blaney Room
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Tue Feb 18, 2025 · 7:00 PM

Public Hearing

Maple Ridge public hearing set for Feb 18, 2025

The Maple Ridge council will hold a public hearing on February 18, 2025. The agenda does not list any specific items for decision or discussion. No rezoning, contracts, ordinances, or fee changes are noted.

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Council Chambers
Agenda (official)
Tue Feb 18, 2025 · 11:00 AM

Committee of the Whole

Committee forwards multiple development permit reports to Council

The Committee of the Whole will forward four staff reports on development permits and variance applications—12791 232 Street commercial building, 10366 240 Street townhouse project, 13287 232 Street subdivision, and the North 256 Street industrial lands area plan—to the next regular council meeting. It will also forward a strategic update on objectives and key results for Q4 2024. A resolution will close part of the meeting to the public under the Community Charter.

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Council Chambers
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Tue Feb 11, 2025 · 7:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to adopt Zero Carbon Step Code building bylaw

The Maple Ridge Council will consider several land‑use and building items, including the first, second and third readings of the Zero Carbon Step Code amendment to the Building Bylaw. It will also take second‑reading motions on two rezoning proposals – 102 Avenue (RS‑3 to R‑3) and Patterson Avenue (RS‑1 to RM‑1) – and approve a development permit for a triplex at 119 Avenue and a variance permit for 124 Avenue. Additional reports on housing targets, adaptable housing, and potential U.S. trade tariff impacts will be received for information.

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Council Chambers
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Tue Feb 11, 2025 · 11:00 AM

Council Workshop

Maple Ridge council holds workshop on upcoming agenda items

The council held a workshop meeting on February 11, 2025, to discuss agenda items. The agenda text provided is procedural boilerplate with no specific decisions or topics listed.

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Council Chambers
Agenda (official)
Tue Feb 4, 2025 · 11:00 AM

Committee of the Whole

Maple Ridge Committee considers multiple rezoning and housing reports

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing several land-use applications and housing reports to forward to the Regular Council Meeting. Discussions include rezoning for townhouses and subdivisions, building code updates for carbon and adaptable housing, and provincial housing target progress.

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Council Chambers
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Tue Jan 28, 2025 · 7:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to consider $750k+ contract awards and repeal heritage commission bylaw

The Maple Ridge City Council will approve the regular meeting agenda and adopt the minutes from the January 14, 2025 meeting. Council members will receive a consent agenda that includes contract awards exceeding $750,000 for the period October 1 2024 to December 31 2024. A bylaw (No. 8017‑2024) to repeal the Community Heritage Commission Bylaw No. 7588‑2019 will be recommended for adoption. An event recap for “Our Neck of the Woods” and an update from the Ridge Meadows Senior Society will also be presented.

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Council Chambers
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Tue Jan 28, 2025 · 1:00 PM

Council Workshop

Council to review Major Event Development and Attraction Plan

The Maple Ridge City Council will discuss a staff report on the Major Event Development and Attraction Strategy and Implementation Plan, and will be asked to provide insights and direct staff to incorporate the strategic direction. The meeting also includes routine items such as approving the agenda, adopting minutes from the January 21, 2025 workshop, and a resolution to hold a closed session for confidential matters. The session runs from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Council Chambers, City Hall, 11995 Haney Place.

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Council Chambers
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Tue Jan 21, 2025 · 7:00 PM

Public Hearing

Maple Ridge holds public hearing for four residential rezoning requests

The City Council is holding a public hearing to receive input on four proposed rezoning bylaws. These proposals seek to change land designations to allow for new residential subdivisions and a courtyard development.

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Council Chambers
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Tue Jan 21, 2025 · 9:00 AM

Council Workshop

Council directs public engagement on updated Lougheed BRT corridor concept

The Maple Ridge City Council approved its agenda and adopted minutes from the January 14 workshop. It received staff reports on the Lougheed Transit Corridor BRT concept and the 2025‑2029 Financial Plan. The Council recommended that staff begin community engagement on both the updated BRT corridor plan and the proposed financial plan.

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Council Chambers
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Tue Jan 21, 2025 · 11:00 AM

Committee of the Whole

Committee reviews Lougheed Highway development permit and trail improvement update

The Committee of the Whole will consider a staff report recommending forward of a Development Variance Permit and Multi‑Family Development Permit for 22075 Lougheed Highway, which includes principal structure setback variances for retractable balcony enclosures. It will also receive an update on the Silver Valley Trail Improvements, covering community‑engagement results and next steps. A resolution to close the meeting to the public under the Community Charter sections on confidential information and negotiations will be presented. Standard agenda items such as approval of the agenda, adoption of minutes, and public comment are also scheduled.

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Tue Jan 14, 2025 · 11:00 AM

Council Workshop

Council to direct staff to draft a short‑term rental zoning bylaw

The Maple Ridge Council Workshop will consider a staff report on proposed short‑term rental regulations. The recommendation is to have staff prepare a Zone Amending Bylaw for council consideration. The meeting also includes approval of the agenda, adoption of the November 26, 2024 workshop minutes, and a resolution to hold part of the meeting closed to the public under the Community Charter.

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Tue Jan 14, 2025 · 7:00 PM

Regular Council Meeting

Council to consider multiple rezoning and development permits

Maple Ridge City Council is meeting to decide on several zoning amendments and development permits. Key items include a mixed-use building project and a courtyard development, as well as housekeeping updates to the city's zoning bylaws.

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Tue Jan 7, 2025 · 11:00 AM

Committee of the Whole

City to approve development and variance permits for 21585 River Road and 12834 232 Street

The Committee of the Whole will consider routine business including approval of the agenda and adoption of the December 3, 2024 minutes. It will also receive a presentation from the Ridge Meadows Chamber of Commerce on its 2025 plans. The staff reports recommend authorizing the corporate officer to sign and seal development and variance permits for a courtyard project at 21585 River Road and a three‑storey mixed‑use building at 12834 232 Street. The meeting will conclude with other matters and adjournment.

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