Zoning Bylaw

The City of Maple Ridge’s Zoning Bylaw directly influences how our community develops and gives form to the vision outlined in our Official Community Plan. The Zoning Bylaw applies to all lands in the City and consists of the following regulations: 

• Definitions and Interpretations; 
• Regulations for the Use of Lands, Buildings and Structures
• Regulations for Size, Shape and Siting of Buildings and Structures; 
• Land Use Zones and Schedules:
  • Agricultural; 
  • Residential; 
  • Commercial; 
  • Industrial; 
  • Institutional; and 
  • Comprehensive Development (CD).

Please access the Zoning Bylaw under Bylaws.

The City of Maple Ridge is in the process of updating the Zoning Bylaw to better meet the future needs of our community. The existing Zoning Bylaw was originally adopted in 2019 (Zoning Bylaw No. 7600-2019) and has been amended over the years to respond to changes and new community initiatives.

The goal of the Zoning Bylaw update is to: 

• Better align with current policies and regulations including the City’s Official Community Plan. 
• Meet Provincial legislative requirements. 
• Improve the layout, functionality and clarity to be more user-friendly and effective in regulating land use. 
• Respond to emerging market trends and address the City’s sustainability goals and vision.

Please contact the Planning Department by email (planning@mapleridge.ca) or by phone at 604-467-7343 with questions or comments on the Zoning Bylaw Update. 

Zoning Bylaw No. 7600-2019 contains the following main categories of regulations:

• Regulations dividing the City into zones, including residential, commercial, industrial, institutional, agricultural and comprehensive development zones;
• Includes general regulations pertaining to prohibited uses; specific land uses; size, shape and siting of buildings and structures; landscaping and permeable surfaces; waste and renewable energy; and lot area and dimension requirements for subdivision. 
• Within each zone, regulations for the permitted use and density of use of land, buildings and other structures;
• Regulations for setbacks, and for the height of buildings and structures;
• Regulations for the area, shape and dimensions of new lots;
• Regulations for waste management and energy systems;
• Regulations for landscaping and fencing;
• General regulations, including for administration and enforcement of the bylaw;
• Transitional provisions to accommodate zone amending bylaws under Zoning Bylaw No. 3510 - 1985 that are in-stream.

On April 9, 2019, staff presented a report on the Draft Zoning Bylaw No. 7600-2019 at Council Workshop. A copy of the Staff Report can be found below.

Workshop Staff Report

Council granted First Reading to Zoning Bylaw 7600-2019 on April 23, 2019.

On June 20, 2019 an Open House was held for the Draft Zoning Bylaw at Eric Langton Elementary School. A copy of the Information Boards presented that evening are available below. 

June 20, 2019 Open House Information Boards

Council granted Second Reading on July 28, 2020 to Zoning Bylaw No. 7600-2019.  A copy of the Staff Report can be found below. 

Second Reading Staff Report

Public Hearing was held on September 15, 2020.

Council granted Third Reading to Zoning Bylaw No. 7600-2019 on September 29, 2020. 

Council granted Final Reading to Zoning Bylaw No. 7600-2019 on December 8, 2020