Hammond Area Plan

The Hammond Area Plan was given final reading and adopted at the regular Council meeting of January 24, 2017.

To read the full plan, see Hammond Area Plan Section 10.5 of the Official Community Plan.

Hammond has a number of unique qualities combining to make it a neighbourhood with heritage character. Some prominent features include several early 1900’s single-family houses, a historic commercial area, a 5.4 hectare baseball park, and a 16 hectare golf course. Local employment opportunities exist within the Maple Meadows Business Park, Hammond Cedar Mill, and nearby commercial areas.

Residents of Hammond describe it as a friendly and family-oriented place, where many neighbours know each other and get together for social events. Hammond is also valued for its smaller size homes with ample garden space, mature trees, and open drainage canals. Many residents also enjoy walking and bicycling through the neighbourhood.

Where is the Hammond Area Plan?

The Hammond neighbourhood is located in the southwest corner of Maple Ridge. It is bounded on the west by the City of Pitt Meadows and the Katzie First Nation, and on the south by the Fraser River; to the north are Lougheed Highway and Dewdney Trunk Road commercial areas, and to the east is mainly single-family development. The nearby highway network includes the Golden Ears Bridge, providing quick access to regional transportation routes.

Area Plan Public Engagement Process

To learn about the Hammond Area Plan public engagement process, please explore the drop-down panels below.

SUMMARY OF Hammond Area Plan Process

The Hammond Area Plan was given final reading and adopted at the regular Council meeting of January 24, 2017.

The Hammond Area Plan Bylaw 7279-2016 received Second Reading on November 29, 2016.

Hammond Area Plan Second Reading Council report (PDF).

A report also went to Council on Zoning Bylaw amendments for the Hammond Area, including a proposed new Hammond Village Commercial Zone (H-2) and received First and Second Reading on November 29, 2016 and went to the January Public Hearing where it then received Third Reading at subsequent Council meeting on January 17, 2017.

Council Report and Zone Amending Bylaw 7292-2016 (PDF)

The Hammond Area Plan Bylaw received First Reading on September 20, 2016.

Council Report First Reading (PDF)

Hammond Preliminary Concept Plan

An open house on the Hammond Preliminary Concept Plan was held March 30, 2016 at Hammond Elementary School.

Presentation boards (PDF) were available for viewing during the open house. See following links to access the Preliminary Concept Plan and supporting materials.

Hammond Preliminary Concept Plan (PDF) - Overview of main sections forming a comprehensive outline for the Hammond Area Plan.
Preliminary Concept Plan Land Use Maps (PDF) - support the comprehensive outline above.

Technical Studies:

Three technical studies were completed to inform preparation of the Preliminary Concept Plan:

Hammond Historic Character Area (PDF) - identifies and describes the highest concentration of heritage features within the Hammond Area boundaries.
Residential Density Bonus/Transfer Program Assessment for Hammond Area Plan (PDF) - looks at market viability for a density bonus/transfer program as well as feasibility of density increase and development form.
Commercial Demand and Capacity Analysis for Hammond Area Plan (PDF) - looks at commercial demand and capacity of Hammond's historic commercial area over the next 30 years to 2045.

Staff reports (PDF) presented to Council Workshop on March 14, 2016.

View Hammond Area Plan Spring 2016 Update Video

#MYHAMMOND: Open Houses

Community input into the preparation of the Hammond Area Plan was essential to its success. At each Phase in the planning process, there was an opportunity for input into the Plan, in order to help ensure that the Hammond Area Plan is reflective of the existing characteristics of the community while looking forward to the future of Hammond.

June 5, 2014 - Public Open House #1

The first open house for the Hammond Area Plan was held on Thursday, June 5, 2014 at the Hammond Community Centre. This open house was intended to gather input from the community on Hammond Area Plan boundaries, connectivity of the neighbourhood, and general ideas for the Hammond Area. Please see below for open house handouts and panels which were presented at the event.

Handouts - from the June 5, 2014 Open House

No.1 Early History (PDF)

No.2 Community Spaces (PDF)

No.3 Transportation (PDF)

No.4 Rainwater Management (PDF)

Open House Display Boards (PDF)

November 26, 2014 – Public Open House #2

A second open house was held on November 26, 2014 at the Hammond Elementary School. The event covered a lot of topics and input was requested on the draft Guiding Principles, Historic Commercial Node, residential density, parks and trails, and precinct areas. Please see links below for information handouts and the display panels presented at the open house.

No. 5 Official Community Plan Land Use Policy (PDF)

No. 6 Commercial Development (PDF)

No. 7 Hammond Precincts (PDF)

No. 8 Developing in the Floodplain (PDF)

#MyHammondTalks – Guiding Principles (PDF)

Open House Display Boards (PDF)

Residential Density Scenarios (PDF):

The Residential Density Models were developed to initiate discussion on residential densities and generate input on what density level the community is comfortable with for Hammond over the long-term. Three density scenarios were presented at the open house showing current, mid-range, and high density. The mid-range and high density model scenarios are based on existing Official Community Plan Policies for Major Corridor Residential Infill. Current OCP policies are provided on the open house panels entitled Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Policies (2 panels) with additional information on the Policy Framework Diagram.

#MyHammondTalks - Online Questionnaires

#MyHammondTalks - Online Questionnaires

Three online questionnaires were posted between July 1 and October 8, 2014. The intent of the questionnaires was to continue the discussion that was started with the community at the first Hammond Area Plan public open house on June 5, 2014.

Each questionnaire was intended to build on the previous input received. The #MyHammondTalks responses are provided in the links below.

In addition to the responses received, two update bulletins were provided and posted below. The first was prepared in September between the second and third questionnaires as a summary of “What We’ve Heard So Far” and the second was posted in early November as an information primer on “Guiding Principles” to generate awareness and interest for the second open house which was November 26, 2014.

Please continue to visit the #MyHammond webpage for updates and more information on the Hammond Area Plan process.

Questionnaire #1 - view responses (PDF)

Questionnaire #2 - view responses (PDF)

Questionnaire #3 - view responses (PDF)

Update Bulletin (PDF) - September

Update Bulletin (PDF) - November

Hammond Stories

The Next Generation

Recent Public Engagement Processes

In 2021, the City undertook the Hammond Heritage Character Area process to exploree potential legislative and regulatory tools for conserving the heritage character in Hammond. On July 13, 2021, an outcomes report was presented to Council recommending that the public engagement process conclude due to low participation from residents. The report can be found HERE. To watch Council Workshop, click HERE - staff presentation begins at 1:70:00.

To learn about the process, please visit: https://www.mapleridge.ca/2531