Maple Ridge, B.C., March 4, 2025 — The City of Maple Ridge invites residents to an Open House to learn about recent Provincial housing legislation designed to increase housing options. The drop-in style information session will cover Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing (SSMUH) and Transit-Oriented Areas (TOAs) and their impact on Maple Ridge.
The Open House will take place on Thursday, March 6, from 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM at the Maple Ridge Library (Fraser Room, 2nd Floor), 22470 Dewdney Trunk Road. Residents can ask questions and engage with City staff about the new regulations.
Why Attend?
- Explore how SSMUH and TOAs will shape local neighbourhoods.
- Find out if your property is eligible for SSMUH development.
- Learn about new Provincial housing legislation and its impact on Maple Ridge.
- Understand how the City has updated its policies, the Zoning Bylaw and other regulations to comply with these changes.
- Learn about upcoming opportunities to provide input on land use changes in TOAs.
City Taking Action to Increase Housing Supply
In 2023, the Province of British Columbia introduced the Homes for People Housing Action Plan requiring municipalities to update zoning bylaws to support increased density, updated building requirements, and TOA designations. These changes aim to create more diverse housing options and speed up development near transit hubs.
To comply, the City of Maple Ridge has updated its policies, Zoning Bylaw and other regulations to allow duplexes, triplexes, and fourplexes on eligible lots. The City is also working to designate TOAs near transit hubs, promoting complete communities with improved access to amenities and other transportation options.
Key Changes in Maple Ridge
- Allowing up to three, four, or six units of SSMUH on eligible single-detached and duplex lots.
- Designating Port Haney Station, Maple Meadows Station, and Haney Place Transit Exchange as TOAs.
- Updating density, height, setbacks, parking, and lot coverage regulations to align with the new Provincial requirements.
- Eliminating public hearings for residential projects that comply with the Official Community Plan.
Learn More
The City is working on various initiatives to improve the community's housing supply, diversity, and affordability, including optimizing development and permitting processes to make building homes quicker and easier in Maple Ridge. For more information, visit MapleRidge.ca/Housing, contact the City of Maple Ridge Planning Department at 604-467-7341, or email Planning@MapleRidge.ca.
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