Ongoing Planning Projects

Albion Flat Area Plan Process 

The Albion Flats have been the subject of various concept planning efforts over the years. On October 5, 2015, Council endorsed a renewed planning process to complete a revised land use concept plan and Albion Flats Area Plan Bylaw. It was proposed to revisit the 2010 charrette outcomes and community stakeholder input as the basis for identifying preferred land uses and moving forward to complete an Area Plan Bylaw. The Albion Flats Area Planning process was proposed to have four phases. A description of each phase is outlined below.

On November 12, 2019, Council endorsed a concept plan for the Albion Flats that includes flexible opportunities for residential units above ground floor commercial, and a mixed-use commercial node located close to 240 Street to provide better proximity to the existing Albion neighbourhood. The City is currently in Phase 3 of the planning process - Agricultural Land Reserve Exclusion. 

To read more about the process, click HERE.

Green Infrastructure Management Strategy

On November 12, 2019, Council endorsed a process for the creation of a Green Infrastructure Management Strategy. Phase One of the project has been completed, which included a municipal comparative scan and a spatial analysis review. On November 17, 2020, staff presented the findings from Phase One at Workshop. 

To watch staff's presentation, click HERE.

Heritage Plan Review and Update

The Heritage Plan Review and Update will build on the current Heritage Plan’s framework and should result in a Heritage Plan that sets the Community Heritage Commission’s work plan for the next ten years (2022-2032). 

The City's Heritage Plan proactively encourages the conservation and long-term viability of Maple Ridge’s heritage resources, for the benefit of the entire community. The goal is be to provide an effective, sustainable, and realistic strategic plan of action.

To read more about the project, visit:https://www.mapleridge.ca/2582/Heritage-Plan-Review-and-Update

Lougheed Transit Corridor Area Plan

Maple Ridge's Mayor and Council are in the final phase of the Lougheed Transit Corridor Study.  We're #movingMRforward with a new land use plan for the Lougheed Corridor.

Visit the project website for a summary of the study, including relevant staff reports and other resources.

Port Haney Land Use Policy Review

The Port Haney Land Use Policy Review process will examine current permitted uses and explore an increase in maximum building height, while maintaining and enhancing desirable features for the area. A review of Port Haney land use policies and regulations has been approved by Council on February 8, 2022. 

As Land Use in the Port Haney neighbourhood is primarily regulated through the Town Centre Area Plan, the Town Centre Development Permit Area Guidelines, and the Zoning Bylaw, possible review outcomes may involve recommendations to amend one or more of these documents. The Port Haney research and review will identify opportunities and constraints within the neighbourhood.

Potential policy changes could include: 

• Permitting apartment buildings up to 6 storeys in height; 
• Requiring commercial uses to be included in all new development in the Port Haney area; 
• Removing zones that do not have a commercial use component from the TCAP’s zoning matrix;
• Enhancing the form and character guidelines to better reflect the history and historic character of the Port Haney Area.

To learn more about the process, please visit: https://www.mapleridge.ca/2626

North/East Albion Area Concept Plan

Staff presented the Second Reading Report and Official Community Plan Amending Bylaws at the July 19, 2022 Committee of the Whole Council Meeting (11am, Virtual Online Meeting including Council Chambers). Committee of the Whole is the initial venue for review of issues. A decision was made to send the item to Council for debate and vote or to send an item back to staff for more information. Council moved the item forward for debate, and granted it for Second Reading at the July 26, 2022 Regular Council Meeting (7pm). The full staff report and OCP Amending Bylaws are available here (Item 1104). Once available, the Council Meeting Minutes will be available here. The meetings are recorded and available for viewing at http://media.mapleridge.ca/Mediasite/Showcase. 

The OCP Amending Bylaws will be sent to the September 20, 2022 Public Hearing. To learn how to participate in Public Hearing, please visit: https://www.mapleridge.ca/640/Council-Meetings

For more information on the process, click HERE.

Yennadon Area Concept Plan

The three Yennadon Lands official community plan bylaws were presented at the May 17, 2022 Public Hearing meeting. The Public Hearing agenda is available here and the three official community plan bylaws are the first item on the agenda. The meetings are recorded and available for viewing at http://media.mapleridge.ca/Mediasite/Showcase. 

The three official community plan bylaws were considered for Third Reading at the May 24, 2022 Regular Council Meeting. At that meeting, Council granted Third Reading to the three bylaws. Once available, the Council Meeting Minutes will be available here. The meetings are recorded and available for viewing at http://media.mapleridge.ca/Mediasite/Showcase.

To learn more about the concept plan, please visit: https://www.mapleridge.ca/2424/Yennadon-Lands