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Home My WebLink About2013-11-19 Public Hearing Meeting Agenda and Reports.pdf District of Maple Ridge PUBLIC HEARING November 19, 2013 DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TAKE NOTICE THAT a Public Hearing will be held in the Council Chamber of the Municipal Hall, 11995 Haney Place, Maple Ridge, North-East corner entrance, at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 19, 2013, to consider the following bylaws: 1a) 2013-001-RZ MAPLE RIDGE OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDING BYLAW NO. 7031-2013 LEGAL: Parcel “B” (Explanatory Plan 15665), Lot 8, District Lot 404, Group 1, New Westminster District, Plan 809 LOCATION: 23920 - 112 Avenue PURPOSE: To amend Schedule “B” of the Official Community Plan as shown on Map No 866. FROM: Low Density Residential TO: Conservation PURPOSE: To amend Schedule “C” of the Official Community Plan as shown on Map. No. 867 to add as Conservation. Map 866 Map 867 1b) 2013-001-RZ MAPLE RIDGE ZONE AMENDING BYLAW NO. 6977-2013 LEGAL: Parcel “B” (Explanatory Plan 15665), Lot 8, District Lot 404, Group 1, New Westminster District, Plan 809 LOCATION: 23920 - 112 Avenue FROM: RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential) TO: R-2 (Urban Residential District) PURPOSE: To permit a future subdivision of about 9 single family lots. 2) 2013-061-CP MAPLE RIDGE OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDING BYLAW NO. 7002-2013 PURPOSE: The Local Government Act, Part 26, Section 866 requires that where a regional growth strategy is in effect, an Official Community Plan (OCP) must contain a Regional Context Statement that identifies the relationship between the Regional Growth Strategy and the OCP and how, if necessary, the OCP will be made consistent with the Regional Growth Strategy (RGS) over time. The Metro Vancouver Regional Growth Strategy was adopted by the Metro Vancouver Regional Board on July 29, 2011. Each member municipality had until July 29, 2013 to submit their revised regional context statements for acceptance by the Metro Board. The Metro Vancouver Regional Growth Strategy contains five (5) key goals that identify what the role of each member municipality has in helping to achieve the Regional goals. Policy 6.2.6 of the RGS identifies that each municipalities Regional Context Statement is expected to be generally consistent with the RGS goals, strategies and actions and the regional land use designations. The Maple Ridge Regional Context Statement was formally referred to the Board of the Metro Vancouver Regional District on July 25, 2013, following First Reading of Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 7002-2013. On September 27, 2013, the Metro Vancouver Regional Board formally accepted the Regional Context Statement and Council subsequently gave Second Reading to the Bylaw on October 8, 2013 and forwarded the bylaw to the November 19 Public Hearing agenda. 3) 2013-074-RZ MAPLE RIDGE ZONE AMENDING BYLAW NO. 7011-2013 PURPOSE: To amend the Zoning Bylaw to establish zoning regulations for the commercial production of medical marihuana under the Canadian Marihuana for Medical Purposes Regulations. The Bylaw defines “Medical Marihuana, Commercial Production” as production authorized under the federal legislation. The Bylaw permits this use in the A-1, A-2, A-3, A-4 and A-5 Agricultural Zones, and in the RS-1, RS-2 and RS-3 Residential Zones, but only on lands within the Agricultural Land Reserve. The Bylaw prescribes setbacks for this use from the property boundaries, and also from schools, single-family residences, wells and streams, and from other Medical Marihuana, Commercial Production uses. AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that a copy of the aforesaid bylaws and copies of staff reports and other information considered by Council relevant to the matters contained in the bylaws will also be available for public inspection at the Municipal Hall, Planning Department counter, between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. from November 7, 2013, to November 19, 2013, Saturdays, Sundays and Statutory Holidays excepted. Some of this information will also be posted on the District website www.mapleridge.ca on the Mayor & Council/Council Meetings page. ALL PERSONS who deem themselves affected by any of these bylaws shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard at the Public Hearing before Council on the matters contained in the bylaws or by making a written submission to the attention of the Manager of Legislative Services or by sending an e-mail to the Clerk’s Department at clerks@mapleridge.ca, by 4:00 p.m., November 19, 2013. All written submissions and e-mails will become part of the public record. Dated this 7th day of November, 2013. Ceri Marlo Manager of Legislative Services DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION CHECKLIST FOR FILE 2013-001-RZ File Manager: Adrian Kopystynski Official Community Plan or Zoning Bylaw Amendments: RECEIVED NOT REQUIRED 1.A completed Application Form (Schedule “A” – Development Procedures Bylaw No. 5879-1999) 2.An application fee, payable to the District of Maple Ridge, in accordance with Development Application Fee Bylaw no. 5949-2001. 3.A Certificate of Title and Consent Form if the applicant is different from the owner shown on the Certificate of Title. 4. A legal survey of the property(ies) 5. Subdivision plan layout 6. Neighbourhood context plan 7. Lot grading plan 8. Landscape plan*+ 9.Preliminary architectural plans including site plan, building elevations, accessory off-street parking and general bylaw compliance reconciliation*+. *These items may not be required for single-family residential applications + These items may be required for two-family residential applications, as outlined in Council Policy No. 6.01 Additional reports provided: Environmental Assessment Report – Phoenix Environmental Services – December 2012 Geotechnical Site Assessment - Globe Geotech Ltd – February 2013 Arboricultural Assessment Report – Mills – December 2012 1. District of Maple Ridge TO: His Worship Mayor Ernie Daykin MEETING DATE: October 21, 2013 and Members of Council FILE NO: 2013-001-RZ FROM: Chief Administrative Officer MEETING: C of W SUBJECT: First and Second Reading Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 7031-2013 and Second Reading Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6977-2013 23920 112 Avenue EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: An application has been received to rezone the subject property from RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential) to R-2 (Urban Residential District), to permit a future subdivision of about nine (9) single family lots. The proposed R-2 (Urban Residential District) zoning complies with the Official Community Plan. An Official Community Plan amendment is required to adjust the area designated Conservation around Rainbow Creek. This application received first reading for Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6977-2013 on March 12, 2013. RECOMMENDATIONS: 1. That in accordance with Section 879 of the Local Government Act opportunity for early and on-going consultation has been provided by way of posting Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 7031-2013 on the municipal website, and Council considers it unnecessary to provide any further consultation opportunities, except by way of holding a Public Hearing on the bylaw; 2. That Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 7031-2013 be considered in conjunction with the Capital Expenditure Plan and Waste Management Plan; 3. That it be confirmed that Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 7031- 2013 is consistent with the Capital Expenditure Plan and Waste Management Plan; 4. That Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 7031-2013 be given first and second readings and be forwarded to Public Hearing; - 2 - 5. That Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6977-2013 be given second reading and be forwarded to Public Hearing; and 6. That the following terms and conditions be met prior to Final Reading. i. Amendment to Schedule "B" & “C” of the Official Community Plan; ii. Road and park dedication as required; iii. Registration of a geotechnical report as a Restrictive Covenant at the Land Title Office which addresses the suitability of the site for the proposed development; iv. Registration of a Rezoning Servicing Agreement as a Restrictive Covenant at the Land Title Office; v. Removal of the existing buildings; vi. A disclosure statement must be submitted by a Professional Engineer advising whether there is any evidence of underground fuel storage tanks. If there is evidence, a site profile pursuant to the Waste Management Act must be provided in accordance with the regulations. DISCUSSION: a) Background Context: Applicant: Damax Consultants Ltd. (Dave Laird) Owner: Domenico Mobilio and Cheryl A. Mobilio Legal Description: Parcel “B” (Exp Plan 15665) Lot 8 District Lot 404 Group 1 NWD Plan 809 OCP: Existing: Urban Residential and Conservation Proposed: Urban Residential and Conservation Zoning: Existing: RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential) Proposed: R-2 (Urban Residential District) Surrounding Uses: North: Use: Townhouses and Conservation Zone: RM-1 (Townhouse Residential) and RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential) Designation Urban Residential and Conservation - 3 - South: Use: Single Family Residential Zone: RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential); Subject to development application 2011-084-RZ for an R-2 single family subdivision) Designation: Urban Residential and Conservation East: Use: Single Family Residential Zone: RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential); Subject to development application 2011-084-RZ for an R-2 single family subdivision) Designation: Urban Residential West: Use: Park Zone: CD-1-93 (Amenity Residential District) Designation: Conservation Existing Use of Property: Single Family Residential Proposed Use of Property: Single Family Residential Site Area: 0.808 HA. (1.9 Acres) Access: 112 Avenue Servicing: Urban Companion Applications: 2013-001-DP and 2013-001-SD b) Project Description: The proposal is to rezone the site from RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential) to R-2 (Urban Residential District) to permit an approximately nine (9) lot single family residential subdivision, and parkland dedication for the creek and associated sloping and environmentally sensitive lands. The proposed layout is in keeping with the pattern established by the proposal (2011-084-RZ) abutting to the east and the south. The lots will front 239 Street, which is being constructed as part of an agreement between this applicant and the developer of this abutting site. The eastern portion of the property proposed to be developed is relatively flat. The western portion slopes toward Rainbow Creek and one of its tributaries located in the northwest part of the site. This environmentally sensitive sloping area will be protected by way of a combined natural features and watercourse protection development permit and become dedicated as a park for conservation purposes. c) Planning Analysis: Official Community Plan: The development site is currently designated Urban Residential and Conservation. For this proposed development, an OCP amendment will be required to adjust the current boundary between the Urban Residential and Conservation designations to reflect ground truthing. This will allow the developable and non-developable portions of the site to be established. - 4 - With respect to the proposed use and density, the development complies with the applicable land use designation and policies of the OCP. The Urban Residential land use designation is subject to the Major Corridor Infill policies in the OCP, which provide for a variety of land uses, including single family and small lot intensive residential development. The proposed use of the R-2 (Urban Residential District) zone is one allowed for within the Zoning Matrix of the OCP. Zoning Bylaw: The current application proposes to rezone the property located at 23920 112 Avenue from RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential) to R-2 (Urban Residential District) to permit an approximately nine (9) lot single family residential subdivision, and parkland dedication for the creek and associated sloping and environmentally sensitive lands. There are no variances requested. d) Environmental Implications: The headwaters of Rainbow Creek are located on the western side of the development site. This environmentally sensitive natural area and associated sloping lands will be dedicated as park for conservation purposes. A Natural Features and Watercourse Protection development permit will govern the necessary enhancement and protection requirements of this area, including securities. The geotechnical and environmental setback for the subdivision layout and siting of dwellings on the nine (9) single family residential lots abutting the park is in accordance with applicable environment protection policies and practices. e) Interdepartmental Implications: Engineering Department: The Engineering comments have identified some necessary off-site requirements, therefore a rezoning serving agreement is required. These include upgrading of 112 Avenue and the extension of the existing storm sewer on 112 Avenue. Other requirements are being installed with the project to east (2011-084-RZ), including an agreement to construct 239 Street. The applicant has been provided a copy of the Engineering comments. Parks & Leisure Services Department: The Parks & Leisure Services Department have identified that after the subdivision is completed they will be responsible for maintaining the street trees. In the case of this project it is estimated that there will be an additional 9 trees which is based on one tree per lot. The final subdivision design will provide exact numbers. The Manager of Parks & Open Space has advised that the maintenance requirement of $25.00 per new tree will increase their budget requirements by $225.00. School District: The School District has identified to the District in the past that schools in the area such as Albion Elementary School, are beyond capacity and future homeowners could expect their children to attend school beyond their immediate neighbourhood. - 5 - f) Intergovernmental Issues: Local Government Act: An amendment to the Official Community Plan requires the local government to consult with any affected parties and to adopt related bylaws in compliance with the procedures outlined in Section 882 of the Act. The amendment required for this application to adjust the Conservation boundary, is considered to be minor in nature. It has been determined that no additional consultation beyond existing procedures is required, including referrals to the Board of the Regional District, the Council of an adjacent municipality, First Nations, the School District or agencies of the Federal and Provincial Governments. The amendment has been reviewed with the Financial Plan/Capital Plan and the Waste Management Plan of the Greater Vancouver Regional District and determined to have no impact. CONCLUSION: It is recommended that first and second reading be given to Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 7031-2013, that second reading be given to Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6977-2013 and that application 2013-001-RZ be forwarded to Public Hearing. "Original signed by Adrian Kopystynski" _______________________________________________ Prepared by: Adrian Kopystynski, MCIP, RPP, MCAHP Planner "Original signed by Christine Carter" _______________________________________________ Approved by: Christine Carter, M.PL, MCIP, RPP Director of Planning "Original signed by Frank Quinn" _______________________________________________ Approved by: Frank Quinn, MBA, P.Eng GM: Public Works & Development Services "Original signed by J.L. (Jim) Rule" _______________________________________________ Concurrence: J. L. (Jim) Rule Chief Administrative Officer The following appendices are attached hereto: Appendix A – Subject Map Appendix B – Maple Ridge OCP Amending Bylaw No. 7031-2013 Appendix C – Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6977-2013 Appendix D – Subdivision Plan City of PittMeadows District ofLangley District of MissionFRASER R. ^ DATE: Jan 2, 2013 FILE: 2013-001-RZ BY: PC 23920 112 AVENUE CORPORATION OFTHE DISTRICT OFMAPLE RIDGE PLANNING DEPARTMENT SUBJECT PROPERTY ´ Scale: 1:2,500 APPENDIX A CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGE BYLAW NO. 7031-2013 A Bylaw to amend the Official Community Plan WHEREAS, Section 882 of the Local Government Act provides that the Council may revise the Official Community Plan; AND WHEREAS, it is deemed desirable to amend Schedules "B" & "C" to the Official Community Plan; NOW THEREFORE, the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the District of Maple Ridge, in open meeting assembled, ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: 1.This Bylaw may be cited for all purposes as "Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 7031-2013 2.Schedule "B" is hereby amended for that parcel or tract of land and premises known and described as: Parcel “B” (Explanatory Plan 15665) Lot 8 District Lot 404 Group 1 New Westminster District Plan 809 and outlined in heavy black line on Map No. 866, a copy of which is attached hereto and forms part of this Bylaw, is hereby amended from Low Density Residential to Conservation. 3.Schedule “C” is hereby amended for that parcel or tract of land and premises known and described as: Parcel “B” (Explanatory Plan 15665) Lot 8 District Lot 404 Group 1 New Westminster District Plan 809 and outlined in heavy black line on Map No. 867, a copy of which is attached hereto and forms part of this Bylaw, is hereby amended by adding Conservation. 4.Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Bylaw No.6425-2006 is hereby amended accordingly. READ A FIRST TIME the 22nd day of October, 2013. READ A SECOND TIME the 22nd day of October, 2013. PUBLIC HEARING HELD the day of , 20 . READ A THIRD TIME the day of , 20 . RECONSIDERED AND FINALLY ADOPTED, the day of ,20 . ___________________________________ _____________________________ PRESIDING MEMBER CORPORATE OFFICER APPENDIX B 2381723810 11088 23820 1105323848 11087 11184 237962380611076 2382123818 11096 23812 23826 11071 11185 23800 23804 23808 11065 11066 23816 23833 23837 23840 11047 11075 11250 11062 11070 23832 11072 11076 11305 23805 2379911080 11092 11098 23829 11056 11060 11093 1 1 0 9 9237952386323836 23845 23844 11081 1 1 0 9 4 2392011133 11062 11118/54 11300 237982379123809 23813 23825 11059 11225 11080 112 AVE. 1 10 B A V E .240 ST.KANAKA W AYLANE 8 12 17 16 28 13 1 LMP 264833 37 32 21 23 3 27LMP 2648338 24 9 14 15 16 20 C10 35 33 20 5 11 25 B EPP 25279 14 12 11 39 34 4 LMP 24722 19 Pcl. 'P' 17 18 26 D 29 2 LMP 26483LMP 2648322 6 13 PARK 21 P 19825 P 19825 P 17613 15 36 23 7 RP 1224 BCP 50702BCP 50702 24 22 A 2 31 30 26 25 LMP 24722 PARK 18 PARK 19 EP 15665 P 22347BCP 33225BCP 50703 RP 75056 LMP 26486LMP 30218 LMP 41836LMP 30482LMP 26487LMP 30482112 AVE. ´SCALE 1:2,500 MAPLE RIDGE OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDINGBylaw No. Map No. From: To: Low Density Residential Conservation 7031-2013866 2381723810 11088 23820 1105323848 11087 11184 237962380611076 2382123818 11096 23812 23826 11071 11185 23800 23804 23808 11065 11066 23816 23833 23837 23840 11047 11075 11250 11062 11070 23832 11072 11076 11305 23805 2379911080 11092 11098 23829 11056 11060 11093 1 1 0 9 9237952386323836 23845 23844 11081 1 1 0 9 4 2392011133 11062 11118/54 11300 237982379123809 23813 23825 11059 11225 11080 112 AVE. 1 10 B A V E .240 ST.KANAKA W AYLANE 8 12 17 16 28 13 1 LMP 264833 37 32 21 23 3 27LMP 2648338 24 9 14 15 16 20 C10 35 33 20 5 11 25 B EPP 25279 14 12 11 39 34 4 LMP 24722 19 Pcl. 'P' 17 18 26 D 29 2 LMP 26483LMP 2648322 6 13 PARK 21 P 19825 P 19825 P 17613 15 36 23 7 RP 1224 BCP 50702BCP 50702 24 22 A 2 31 30 26 25 LMP 24722 PARK 18 PARK 19 EP 15665 P 22347BCP 33225BCP 50703 RP 75056 LMP 26486LMP 30218 LMP 41836LMP 30482LMP 26487LMP 30482112 AVE. ´SCALE 1:2,500 MAPLE RIDGE OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDINGBylaw No. Map No. Purpose:To Add as Conservation to Schedule C 7031-2013867 CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGE BYLAW NO. 6977-2013 A Bylaw to amend Map "A" forming part of Zoning Bylaw No. 3510 - 1985 as amended WHEREAS, it is deemed expedient to amend Maple Ridge Zoning Bylaw No. 3510 - 1985 as amended; NOW THEREFORE, the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the District of Maple Ridge, in open meeting assembled, ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: 1.This Bylaw may be cited as "Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6977-2013." 2.That parcel or tract of land and premises known and described as: Parcel “B” (Explanatory Plan 15665) Lot 8 District Lot 404 Group 1 New Westminster District Plan 809 and outlined in heavy black line on Map No. 1584 a copy of which is attached hereto and forms part of this Bylaw, is hereby rezoned to R-2 (Urban Residential District). 3.Maple Ridge Zoning Bylaw No. 3510 - 1985 as amended and Map "A" attached thereto are hereby amended accordingly. READ a first time the 12th day of March, 2013. READ a second time the 22nd day of October, 2013. PUBLIC HEARING held the day of , 2013. READ a third time the day of , 2013. RECONSIDERED AND FINALLY ADOPTED, the day of , 2013. _____________________________ ____________________________ PRESIDING MEMBER CORPORATE OFFICER APPENDIX C 2381723810 11088 23820 1105323848 11087 11184 237962380611076 2382123818 11096 23812 23826 11071 11185 23800 23804 23808 11065 11066 23816 23833 23837 23840 11047 11075 11250 11062 11070 23832 11072 11076 11305 23805 2379911080 11092 11098 23829 11056 11060 11093 1 1 0 9 9237952386323836 23845 23844 11081 1 1 0 9 4 2392011133 11062 11118/54 11300 237982379123809 23813 23825 11059 11225 11080 112 AVE. 1 10 B A V E .240 ST.KANAKA W AYLANE 8 12 17 16 28 13 1 LMP 264833 37 32 21 23 3 27LMP 2648338 24 9 14 15 16 20 C10 35 33 20 5 11 25 B EPP 25279 14 12 11 39 34 4 LMP 24722 19 Pcl. 'P' 17 18 26 D 29 2 LMP 26483LMP 2648322 6 13 PARK 21 P 19825 P 19825 P 17613 15 36 23 7 RP 1224 BCP 50702BCP 50702 24 22 A 2 31 30 26 25 LMP 24722 PARK 18 PARK 19 EP 15665 P 22347BCP 33225BCP 50703 RP 75056 LMP 26486LMP 30218 LMP 41836LMP 30482LMP 26487LMP 30482112 AVE. ´SCALE 1:2,500 MAPLE RIDGE ZONE AMENDINGBylaw No. Map No. From: To: RS-3 (One Family Rural Residential) R-2 (Urban Residential District) 6977-20131584 DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION CHECKLIST FOR FILE 2013-061-CP File Manager: Jim Charlebois Official Community Plan or Zoning Bylaw Amendments: RECEIVED NOT REQUIRED 1.A completed Application Form (Schedule “A” – Development Procedures Bylaw No. 5879-1999) 2.An application fee, payable to the District of Maple Ridge, in accordance with Development Application Fee Bylaw no. 5949-2001. 3.A Certificate of Title and Consent Form if the applicant is different from the owner shown on the Certificate of Title. 4. A legal survey of the property(ies) 5. Subdivision plan layout 6. Neighbourhood context plan 7. Lot grading plan 8. Landscape plan*+ 9.Preliminary architectural plans including site plan, building elevations, accessory off-street parking and general bylaw compliance reconciliation*+. *These items may not be required for single-family residential applications + These items may be required for two-family residential applications, as outlined in Council Policy No. 6.01 Additional reports provided: 2. District of Maple Ridge TO: His Worship Mayor Ernie Daykin MEETING DATE: October 7, 2013 and Members of Council FILE NO: 2013-061-CP FROM: Chief Administrative Officer MEETING: C of W SUBJECT: Second Reading Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 7002-2013 Maple Ridge Regional Context Statement EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Council has been presented three reports since October 2012 (Oct. 15, 2012, March 18, 2013 and June 17, 2013) on the process for amending the current Regional Context Statement, the required consultation during the preparation or amendment to an Official Community Plan (Section 879 of the Local Government Act) and the draft Regional Context Statement. On July 23, 2013, Council gave First Reading to Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 7002-2013. The Local Government Act, Part 26, Section 866 requires that where a regional growth strategy is in effect for all or part of the same area where a municipal Official Community Plan is in effect, the Official Community Plan must include a Regional Context Statement that is accepted by the board of the regional district. The Regional Context Statement must specifically identify the relationship between the Regional Growth Strategy (RGS) and the municipal Official Community Plan and, if applicable, identify how the OCP is to be made consistent with the RGS over time. The RGS identifies that the RCS is generally consistent with the RGS goals, strategies and actions (RGS Policy 6.2.6). Once approved, the Regional Context Statement will be adopted as a Chapter in the Official Community Plan. On July 23, 2013, Council also passed a Resolution referring Bylaw No. 7002 – 2013 to the Metro Vancouver Regional Board for acceptance. The Metro Vancouver Regional Board formally accepted the Maple Ridge Regional Context Statement on September 27, 2013. As a result Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw 7002- 2013 can proceed through the bylaw approval process. RECOMMENDATIONS: 1.That in accordance with Section 879 of the Local Government Act opportunity for early and on-going consultation has been provided by way of posting Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 7002-2013 on the municipal website and Council considers it unnecessary to provide any further consultation opportunities, except by way of holding a Public Hearing on the bylaw; - 2 - 2.That Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 7002-2013 be considered in conjunction with the Capital Expenditure Plan and Waste Management Plan; and 3.That it be confirmed that Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 7002- 2013 is consistent with the Capital Expenditure Plan and Waste Management Plan. 4.That Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No.7002-2013 be given Second Reading and be forwarded to the November 19, 2013 Public Hearing DISCUSSION a)Background Context: Council has been presented three reports since October 2012 (Oct. 15, 2012, March 18, 2013 and June 17, 2013) on the process for amending the current Regional Context Statement, the required consultation during the preparation or amendment to an Official Community Plan (Section 879 of the Local Government Act) and the draft Regional Context Statement. On July 23, 2013, Council gave First Reading to Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 7002-2013. The Metro Vancouver Regional Growth Strategy was adopted by the Greater Vancouver Regional District Board on July 29, 2011. The Regional Growth Strategy establishes five (5) policy goal areas that are aimed at integrating local land use plans, transportation services and infrastructure across the Region. Each of the 5 goals includes a number of policies that outline the various responsibilities for the Region, local municipality and other governments and agencies necessary to successfully implement the Plan. Policy 6.2.6 of the Regional Growth Strategy identifies that the expectation of the Metro Vancouver Board is that the contents of an RCS are generally consistent with the RGS goals, strategies and actions and the parcel-based regional land use designations identified on Map 2 of the RGS. The Maple Ridge RCS included the following four Regional land use designation changes Appendix B) as part of the RCS submission to the Metro Board: 1.Lands spanning the North Alouette River – to change from ‘Conservation and Recreation’ to ‘Agriculture’. 2.Lands north of 144 Ave. – to change from ‘Conservation and Recreation’ to ‘Rural’. 3.Site located north of 128th Ave. near Alouette Rd – to change from ‘Conservation and Recreation’ to ‘Rural’. 4.Kanaka Business Park – to change from ‘Industrial’ and ‘Conservation and Recreation’ to ‘Rural’ (Rural allows industrial as a permitted use). - 3 - b)Planning Analysis: Official Community Plan Policy Implications: Part 25, Section 866 of the Local Government Act requires that municipalities include regional context statements in their Official Community Plan and identify the relationship between the OCP and RGS and how the OCP will be made consistent with the RGS over time. The updated Regional Context Statement includes a number of statements identifying studies that the District is currently undertaking, but that may have policy implications to the Official Community Plan. As each study is completed, Council will be made aware of the OCP policy implications and if any new or amended policies relate to the RGS. These ‘work-toward’ statements in the RCS meet the intent of the requirement to show how the OCP will be made consistent with the Regional Growth Strategy. c)Interdepartmental Implications: The updated Regional Context Statement includes a variety of ‘work-toward’ statements that reflect work that is currently underway, including the Transportation Plan and Housing Action Plan. Should these projects result in any Official Community Plan amendments, they would be discussed with Council in relation to their alignment with the policies contained within the Regional Growth Strategy. d)Intergovernmental Issues: Local Government Act: An amendment to the Official Community Plan requires the local government to consult with any affected parties and to adopt related bylaws in compliance with the procedures outlined in Section 882 of the Act. It has been determined that no additional consultation beyond existing procedures is required, except referral to the Provincial Agriculture Land Commission. Agricultural Land Commission The Regional Context Statement was referred to the Agricultural Land Commission for comment following First Reading of Bylaw No. 7002-2013. Comments from Commission staff were received on July 24, 2013 with the following response: “This is to acknowledge today’s receipt of Maple Ridge’s draft Regional Context Statement in accordance with Section 882(3)(c) of the Local Government Act. The Provincial Agricultural Land Commission will advise of any concerns under Section 46 of the Agricultural Land Commission Act or otherwise.” No additional comments have been received from the ALC. - 4 - e)Citizen/Customer Implications: As directed by Council on March 18, 2013, the draft Maple Ridge Regional Context Statement and questionnaire was placed on the District’s website for public input from June 18, 2013 through July 12, 2013. No responses to the online questionnaire were received on the draft Regional Context Statement. CONCLUSION: The Metro Vancouver Regional Board formally accepted the Maple Ridge Regional Context Statement, including the four proposed Regional Land Use Designation changes at the September 23, 2013 meeting. It is recommended that Second Reading be given to Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No.7002-2013 and be placed on the November 19, 2013 Public Hearing agenda. “Original signed by Jim Charlebois” _______________________________________________ Prepared by: Jim Charlebois, MUPR, MCIP RPP Manager of Community Planning "Original signed by Christine Carter" _______________________________________________ Approved by: Christine Carter, M.PL, MCIP, RPP Director of Planning "Original signed by Frank Quinn" _______________________________________________ Approved by: Frank Quinn, MBA, P. Eng GM: Public Works & Development Services "Original signed by J.L. (Jim) Rule" _______________________________________________ Concurrence: J. L. (Jim) Rule Chief Administrative Officer The following appendices are attached hereto: Appendix A – OCP Amending Bylaw 7002-2013 Appendix B – Regional Land Use Designation amendments CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGE BYLAW NO. 7002 - 2013 A Bylaw to amend the Official Community Plan WHEREAS Section 882 of the Local Government Act provides that the Council may revise the Official Community Plan; AND WHEREAS it is deemed desirable to amend Schedule "A" to the Official Community Plan; NOW THEREFORE, the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the District of Maple Ridge, in open meeting assembled, ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: 1.This Bylaw may be cited for all purposes as "Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Amending Bylaw No. 7002 – 2013” 2.That Section 1.4 Regional Context Statement of the Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 6425 – 2006 is hereby repealed and replaced with the document attached hereto as Appendix A. 3.Delete Map Figure 7, titled “Liveable Region Strategic Plan Green Zone” 4. Maple Ridge Official Community Plan Bylaw No.6425-2006 as amended is hereby amended accordingly. READ A FIRST TIME the 23rd day of July, 2013. READ A SECOND TIME the 8th day of October, 2013. PUBLIC HEARING HELD the day of , 20 . READ A THIRD TIME the day of , 20 . RECONSIDERED AND FINALLY ADOPTED, the day of , 20 . ___________________________________ _____________________________ PRESIDING MEMBER CORPORATE OFFICER APPENDIX A District of Maple Ridge Regional Context Statement, OCP Amending Bylaw 7002 - 2013 1 1.4 Regional Context Statement On July 29, 2011, The Metro Vancouver Board of Directors approved the Metro Vancouver 2040 Regional Growth Strategy Bylaw, pursuant to Section 863(1) of the Local Government Act. Part 25 of the Local Government Act requires that an Official Community Plan must include a Regional Context Statement that is accepted in accordance with Section 866 of the Local Government Act by the Board of the Regional Government, in this case Metro Vancouver. The Regional Context Statement must identify the relationship between the municipal Official Community Plan and the Regional Growth Strategy and if applicable, how the OCP will be made consistent with the Regional Growth Strategy over time. The Metro Vancouver 2040 Regional Growth Strategy is organized into five main goals: Goal 1: Create a Compact Urban Area Goal 2: Support a Sustainable Economy Goal 3: Protect the Environment and Respond to Climate Change Impacts Goal 4: Develop Complete Communities Goal 5: Support Sustainable Transportation Choices The RGS also includes Regional Land Use Designations that are aimed at achieving the five goal areas of the Plan and include: General Urban Industrial Mixed Employment Rural Agricultural Conservation and Recreation In addition a Regional Urban Containment Boundary has been established as a long-term area for urban development across the Region, within which nine urban centres have been identified, including the Maple Ridge Town Centre. Official Community Plan – Studies Currently Underway (July 2013) The District of Maple Ridge is currently undertaking a number of significant studies that are anticipated to result in policy amendments to the Official Community Plan (as of July 2013). These studies include: Commercial and Industrial Strategy – that will provide updated employment projections and policy recommendations that strengthen the employment base (commercial, industrial and other employment opportunities) within the District. Strategic Transportation Plan – that will provide long-term direction for transportation network development and improvements, and may include revisions to the Major Corridor Network (OCP Figure 4), as well as other policy-related recommendations. Environmental Management Strategy – that will strive to connect the existing policy basis contained within the Official Community Plan with environmental and watercourse development permit guidelines and other Official Community Plan policies. APPENDIX B District of Maple Ridge Regional Context Statement, OCP Amending Bylaw 7002 - 2013 2 Housing Action Plan – as a requirement of the Regional Growth Strategy, that will follow Maple Ridge Council’s consideration of potential bylaw amendments (e.g. Zoning Bylaw, Parking Bylaw) related to Secondary Suites and Temporary Residential Uses. Albion Flats Area Plan- preparation of an area plan for the Albion Flats area of Maple Ridge, currently designated as a Special Study Area within the Regional Growth Strategy. Population and Dwelling Unit Projections – will be undertaken by the District to align with the Regional Growth Strategy projections prior to 2018. Each of the above projects is expected to contain policy recommendations that will be evaluated by District staff and within the context of the Regional Growth Strategy. It is anticipated that these studies will contribute to Maple Ridge working toward consistency with the Regional Growth Strategy. Goal 1: Create a Compact Urban Area “Metro Vancouver’s growth is concentrated in compact communities with access to a range of housing choices, and close to employment, amenities and services. Compact transit-oriented development patterns help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and pollution, and support both the efficient use of land and an efficient transportation network.” Strategy 1.1: Contain urban development within the Urban Containment Boundary Strategy 1.1.3a) Depict the Urban Containment Boundary Schedule “B” of the Official Community Plan (Bylaw 6425-2006) identifies the Urban Area Boundary. This boundary is generally consistent with the Urban Containment Boundary identified on the Maple Ridge Regional Context Statement - Regional Land Use Designations map. Strategy 1.1.3b) Provide municipal population, dwelling unit and employment projections The 2041 RGS includes estimated projections for the District of Maple Ridge that are intended to provide guidance to assist in regional and local planning. The estimated projections for Maple Ridge are: o Population = 132 000 o Dwelling Units = 50 900 o Employment = 48 000 The District’s estimated projections are a guide for long-range planning purposes only and are the result of a comprehensive demographic analysis completed as part of the 2006 Official Community Plan update. The projections are generally consistent with the 2041 RGS as follows: o Population = 118,000* o Dwelling Units = 45,000* o Employment = 42 500** District of Maple Ridge Regional Context Statement, OCP Amending Bylaw 7002 - 2013 3 *The population and dwelling unit projections are taken from the proposed updates to the RGS projections identified by Metro Vancouver that are reflective of the 2011 Census. The targets included are the low range for both population and dwelling units, as identified by Metro Vancouver **Employment projections have been taken from The Commercial & Industrial Strategy: 2012 – 2041 prepared by G.P. Rollo & Associates, as received by Maple Ridge Council on November 26, 2012. Strategy 1.2: Focus Growth in Urban Centres and Frequent Transit Development Areas Strategy 1.2.6a) Provide dwelling unit and employment projections that indicate the municipal share of planned growth and that contribute to achieving the regional share of growth for Urban Centres and Frequent Transit Development Areas Chapter 10.4 Town Centre Area Plan, Section 1.3 Assumptions and Targets identifies the population, density, housing and commercial projections for the Regional Town Centre to 2021 as follows: o Population = 21,750 (approximately 24% of the total population) o Density = 70 to 100 persons per hectare o Housing = 11,065 dwelling units (approximately 32.5% of total housing) o Commercial goal to create between 0.25 to 0.75 new jobs for every new dwelling unit in the Town Centre. The District of Maple Ridge will work toward undertaking a review of the population, density, housing and commercial goals within the Town Centre Area Plan boundaries, which forms the extent of the Regional City Centre. This review will be to better align the projections for the Regional City Centre with the overall population, dwelling units and employment projections for the entire District. The Regional Growth Strategy does not identify any Frequent Transit Development Areas in Maple Ridge. The Official Community Plan is consistent with the RGS. 1.2.6b) Include policies for Urban Centres which: i) Identify the general location, boundaries and types of Urban Centres on a map Schedule “B” of the Official Community Plan identifies the boundaries of the Town Centre Area Plan, which aligns with the location of the Regional Town Centre identified on Map 2: Regional Land Use Designations of the RGS. ii) Focus growth and development in Urban Centres Chapter 2 Growth Management, Section 2.1.2 – Compact & Unique Community 10.4 Town Centre Area Plan, Sections 1.2.1 Goals and Objectives; 1.3 Assumptions and Targets; 3.2 General Land-Use Requirements, policies 3-1 and 3-3. District of Maple Ridge Regional Context Statement, OCP Amending Bylaw 7002 - 2013 4 iii) Encourage office development through policies and/or other financial incentives, such as zoning that reserves capacity for office uses and density bonus provisions; Chapter 6.3 Commercial Opportunities, Section 6.3.1 Commercial Strategy, policy 6-20. Chapter 10.4 Town Centre Area Plan, Chapter 3.2 General Land Use Requirements, policies 3-1 and 3-2 iv)In coordination with the provision of transit service, establish or maintain reduced residential and commercial parking requirements in Urban Centres, where appropriate 10.4 Town Centre Area Plan parking standard; Section 5.0 Multi-Modal Transportation Network, policies 5-4, 5-5 and 5-6. 1.2.6c) Include policies for Frequent Transit Development Areas which: i)Identify on a map, in consultation with TransLink, the general location and boundaries of Frequent Transit Development Areas The Regional Growth Strategy does not identify any Frequent Transit Development Areas in Maple Ridge. ii)Focus growth and development in Frequent Transit Development Areas The Regional Growth Strategy does not identify any Frequent Transit Development Areas in Maple Ridge. iii) In coordination with the provision of transit service, establish or maintain reduced residential and commercial parking requirements in Urban Centres, where appropriate The Regional Growth Strategy does not identify any Frequent Transit Development Areas in Maple Ridge. 1.2.6d) Include policies for General Urban areas which: i)Identify the General Urban areas and their boundaries on a map generally consistent with the Regional Land Use Designations map (Map 2) Schedule “B” of the Official Community Plan (Bylaw 6425-2006) identifies lands designated Urban Residential; Commercial, Industrial, Institutional, Parks and Conservation and Urban Reserve that are located within the Urban Area Boundary. These land uses are generally consistent with the Regional Land Use Designations of “General Urban”, “Industrial” and “Conservation and Recreation” identified on the Maple Ridge Regional Context Statement - Regional Land Use Designations map. ii) Ensure development in General Urban areas outside of Urban Centres and Frequent Transit Development Areas are generally lower density that development in General Urban areas within Urban Centres and Frequent Transit Development Areas Chapter 2.1 Growth Management, Section 2.1.2 A Compact and Unique Community, policy 2-3. District of Maple Ridge Regional Context Statement, OCP Amending Bylaw 7002 - 2013 5 Section 10.1 Area Planning of the Official Community Plan establishes the area planning program for the District. In addition, Sections 10.2 – Albion Area Plan; 10.3 Silver Valley Area Plan; and 10.4 Town Centre Area Plan establish policies and guidelines for development within each of the area plan boundaries. Section 3.1.3 Residential Designations, Urban Residential policies 3-18 1) Neighbourhood Residential and 3-18 2) Major Corridor Residential. Section 3.1.4 Residential Infill and Compatibility Criteria, policies 3-19, 3-20 and 3-21. iii) where appropriate, identify small scale Local Centres in the General Urban areas that provide a mix of housing types, local-serving commercial activities and good access to transit. The Regional Growth Strategy does not identify any Local Centres in the District of Maple Ridge. However, the following OCP policies reflect the spirit and intent of a ‘local centre’ as identified in the RGS: Section 6.3.5 Community Commercial Node, policies 6-26, 6-27, 6-28 and 6-29. Section 6.3.6 Neighbourhood Commercial Centres, policies 6-30, 6-31, 6-32 and 6-33. Section 6.3.8 Historic Commercial, policies 6-37, 6-38 and 6-39. Chapter 10.3 Silver Valley Area Plan, Section 5.2 River Village and 5.2.3 Main Street Commercial Areas. iv) exclude non-residential major trip-generating uses, as defined in the Regional Context Statement, from those portions of General Urban areas outside of Urban Centres and Frequent Transit Development Areas Chapter 7.2 Road Network Plan, policy 7-11. v) encourage infill development by directing growth to established areas, where possible; Chapter 2.1 Growth Management, Section 2.1.2 A Compact and Unique Community, policy 2-3. Chapter 3.1 Residential, Section 3.1.4 Residential Infill and Compatibility Criteria, policies 3-19, 3-20 and 3-21. 1.2.6e) include policies that, for Urban Centres or Frequent Transit Development Areas that overlay Industrial, Mixed Employment, or Conservation and Recreation areas, the Industrial, Mixed Employment, and Conservation and Recreation intent and policies prevail, except in the Mixed Employment areas contained within the overlay area; Chapter 10.4 Town Centre Area Plan, Section 2.2.1 Protection of Natural Features, policies 2-1, 2-2, 2-13, 2-14 and 2-15. The Regional Growth Strategy does not identify any Frequent Transit Development Areas or Mixed Employment lands within the District of Maple Ridge. District of Maple Ridge Regional Context Statement, OCP Amending Bylaw 7002 - 2013 6 1.2.6f) for Urban Centres, Frequent Transit Development Areas and General Urban areas, include policies which: i) support continued industrial uses by minimizing the impacts of urban uses on industrial activities; Chapter 2.1 Growth Management, policy 2-1. Section 6.4.1 Industrial Lands, policies 6-40, 6-41 and 6-42. Note: The District of Maple Ridge is currently undertaking the preparation of a Commercial and Industrial Land Use Strategy that is anticipated to result in Official Community Plan policy amendments for the support, protection and intensification of industrial land uses. ii) encourage safe and efficient transit, cycling and walking; Chapter 7.3 Transit Chapter 7.4 Cyclists Chapter 7.5 Pedestrians Chapter 10.4 Town Centre Area Plan, Section 5.2 Defining the Transportation Network. iii) implement transit priority measures, where appropriate; Chapter 7.1 Transportation, policies 7-3, 7-4 and 7-5. Chapter 7.3 Transit, policies 7-16 through 7-24. Chapter 10.4 Town Centre Area Plan, Section 5.2 Defining the Transportation Network, policies 5-12 and 5-13. iv) support district energy systems and renewable energy generation, where appropriate. Chapter 10.4 Town Centre Area Plan, Section 2.2 Integrating Green Infrastructure, policy 2-19. Chapter 5.5 Air Quality, policies 5-39 & 5-40. Chapter 5.6 Preparing for Climate Change. Strategy 1.3: Protect Rural areas from urban development 1.3.3a) identify the Rural areas and their boundaries on a map generally consistent with the Regional Land Use Designations map (Map 2); Schedule “B” of the Official Community Plan (Bylaw 6425-2006) identifies land uses outside of the Urban Area Boundary that include Agricultural, Park, Parks Within the ALR, Forest, Rural Residential, Suburban Residential, Estate Suburban Residential and Conservation. These land uses are generally consistent with the Regional Land Use Designations of “Rural” and “Conservation and Recreation” identified on the Maple Ridge Regional Context Statement - Regional Land Use Designations map. District of Maple Ridge Regional Context Statement, OCP Amending Bylaw 7002 - 2013 7 1.3.3b) limit development to a scale, form, and density consistent with the intent for the Rural land use designation, and that is compatible with on-site sewer servicing;  Chapter 2.1 Growth Management, Section 2.1.2 A Compact and Unique Community, policies 2-4 and 2-6.  Chapter 2.2 .2.2 Land Use Designations, Agricultural, Rural Residential, Suburban Residential, Estate Suburban Residential.  Chapter 3.1 Residential, Section 3.1.3 Residential Designations, Rural Residential policies 3-6 through 3-9, Suburban Residential policies 3-10 through 3-13 and Estate Suburban Residential policies 3-14 through 3-17.  Chapter 9.1 Municipal Services, Section 9.1.2 Septic Systems, policies 9-5 and 9-6. 1.3.3 c) include policies which: i) specify the allowable density and form, consistent with Action 1.3.1, for land uses within the Rural land use designation;  Section 3.1.3 Residential Designations policies 3-6 through 3-17. ii) support agricultural uses within the Agricultural Land Reserve, and where appropriate, outside of the Agricultural Land Reserve.  Section 2.1.2 A Compact and Unique Community policy 2-6  Chapter 6.2 Agricultural Opportunities, Sections 6.2.1 Economic Development Strategy and 6.2.2 Sustainable Agriculture District of Maple Ridge Regional Context Statement, OCP Amending Bylaw 7002 - 2013 8 Goal 2: Support a Sustainable Economy “The land base and transportation systems required to nurture a healthy business sector are protected and supported. This includes supporting regional employment and economic growth. Industrial and agricultural land is protected and commerce flourishes in Urban Centres throughout the region.” Strategy 2.1 : Promote land development patterns that support a diverse regional economy and employment close to where people live 2.1.4 a) include policies that support appropriate economic development in Urban Centres, Frequent Transit Development Areas, Industrial and Mixed Employment areas; Chapter 6.1 Employment Generating Opportunities, policies 6-1, 6-2, 6-3 and 6-4 Note: The District of Maple Ridge is currently undertaking the preparation of a Commercial and Industrial Land Use Strategy that is anticipated to result in Official Community Plan policy amendments for the support, protection and intensification of industrial land uses. Chapter 6.3 Commercial Opportunities, policies 6-18, 6-20 and 6-21. Chapter 10.4 Town Centre Area Plan, Section 1.2 – 8 Guiding Sustainability Principles, Section 1.2.1 Goals and Objectives, Principles: 1 Each Neighbourhood is Complete 6 Jobs are close to home; and 7 The Centre is distinctive, attractive and vibrant. Chapter 10.4 Town Centre Area Plan, Section 3.2 General Land-Use Requirements policies 3-1, 3-2, 3-3, 3-5, 3-6, 3-9, 3-14 and 3-15. 2.1.4 b) support the development of office space in Urban Centres, through policies such as zoning that reserves land for office uses, density bonus provisions to encourage office development, variable development cost charges, and/or other financial incentives; Chapter 6.3 Commercial Opportunities, Section 6.31 Commercial Strategy policies 6-17, 6-18 and 6-21. Chapter 10.4 Town Centre Area Plan, Section 3.2 General Land-Use Requirements, policies 3-2 and 3-6. 2.1.4 c) include policies that discourage major commercial and institutional development outside of Urban Centres or Frequent Transit Development Areas; The Maple Ridge Regional City Centre is intended to serve as the main commercial area within the District and provides a number of significant municipal services and facilities. It is also intended to be the primary location for any future post-secondary or technical institutional uses that do not require special site characteristics found elsewhere in the District. Chapter 4.2 Institutional, policies 4-31 through 4-37. Chapter 6.3 Commercial Opportunities, Section 6.3.1 Commercial Strategy, policy 6-22. District of Maple Ridge Regional Context Statement, OCP Amending Bylaw 7002 - 2013 9 2.1.4 d) show how the economic development role of Special Employment Areas, post secondary institutions and hospitals are supported through land use and transportation policies. Chapter 6.5 Additional Employment Generating Opportunities, Section 6.5.5 Post Secondary Educational Institutions. Strategy 2.2 : Protect the supply of industrial land 2.2.4 a) identify the Industrial areas and their boundaries on a map generally consistent with the Regional Land Use Designations map (Map 2); Schedule “B” of the Official Community Plan (Bylaw 6425-2006) identifies land designated as Industrial and Rural Resource. These lands are generally consistent with the Regional Land Use Designation of “Industrial” identified on Maple Ridge Regional Context Statement - Regional Land Use Designations map. 2.2.4 b) include policies for Industrial areas which: i) support and protect industrial areas; Chapter 6.4 Industrial Opportunities, Section 6.4.1 Industrial Lands, policies 6-40 through 6-46. Note: The District of Maple Ridge is currently undertaking the preparation of a Commercial and Industrial Land Use Strategy that is anticipated to result in Official Community Plan policy amendments for the support, protection and intensification of industrial land uses. ii) support appropriate accessory uses, including commercial space and caretaker units; Section 6.4.2 Business Parks, policy 6-47. iii) exclude uses which are inconsistent with the intent of industrial areas, such as medium and large format retail, residential uses (other than industrial caretaker units where necessary), and stand-alone office uses that are not supportive of industrial activities; Within the District, ‘business parks’ are intended to provide a range of light industrial uses and supporting industries. They are not considered to be the primary locations for office uses (restricted to a maximum of 25% of the total floor area of the development) or for professional and/or personal services. Section 6.4.2 Business Parks, policy 6-49. Section 6.5.3 Large Format Retail iv) encourage better utilization and intensification of industrial areas for industrial activities; Section 6.4.1 Industrial Lands, policies 6-41, 6-42 and 6-44. Note: The District of Maple Ridge is currently undertaking the preparation of a Commercial and Industrial Land Use Strategy that is anticipated to result in Official Community Plan policy amendments for the support, protection and intensification of industrial land uses. District of Maple Ridge Regional Context Statement, OCP Amending Bylaw 7002 - 2013 10 2.2.4 c) identify the Mixed Employment areas and their boundaries on a map generally consistent with the Regional Land Use Designation map (Map 2); The Regional Growth Strategy does not identify any Mixed Employment lands within the District of Maple Ridge. 2.2.4 d )include policies for Mixed Employment areas which: i) support a mix of industrial, commercial, office and other related employment uses, while maintaining support for established industrial areas, including potential intensification policies for industrial activities, where appropriate; The Regional Growth Strategy does not identify any Mixed Employment lands within the District of Maple Ridge. Chapter 6.1 Employment Generating Opportunities, policy 6-4. Note: The District of Maple Ridge is currently undertaking the preparation of a Commercial and Industrial Land Use Strategy that is anticipated to result in Official Community Plan policy amendments that may support a greater mix of employment-based land uses within the municipality. ii) allow large and medium format retail, where appropriate, provided that such development will not undermine the broad objectives of the Regional Growth Strategy; The Regional Growth Strategy does not identify any Mixed Employment lands within the District of Maple Ridge. Chapter 6.1 Employment Generating Opportunities, policy 6-4. Note: The District of Maple Ridge is currently undertaking the preparation of a Commercial and Industrial Land Use Strategy that is anticipated to result in Official Community Plan policy amendments that may support a greater mix of employment-based land uses within the municipality. iii) support the regional objective of concentrating commercial and other major trip-generating uses in Urban Centres and Frequent Transit Development Areas; The Regional Growth Strategy does not identify any Mixed Employment lands within the District of Maple Ridge. Chapter 6.1 Employment Generating Opportunities, policies 6-1 through 6-4. Note: The District of Maple Ridge is currently undertaking the preparation of a Commercial and Industrial Land Use Strategy that is anticipated to result in Official Community Plan policy amendments that may support a greater mix of employment-based land uses within the municipality. iv) where Mixed Employment areas are located within Urban Centres or Frequent Transit Development Areas, support higher density commercial development and allow employment and service activities consistent with the intent of Urban Centres or Frequent Transit Development Areas; The Regional Growth Strategy does not identify any Mixed Employment lands within the District of Maple Ridge. Chapter 6.1 Employment Generating Opportunities, policies 6-1 through 6-4. District of Maple Ridge Regional Context Statement, OCP Amending Bylaw 7002 - 2013 11  Note: The District of Maple Ridge is currently undertaking the preparation of a Commercial and Industrial Land Use Strategy that is anticipated to result in Official Community Plan policy amendments that may support a greater mix of employment-based land uses within the municipality. v) allow low density infill / expansion based on currently accepted local plans and policies in Mixed Employment areas and support increases in density only where the Mixed Employment area has transit service or where an expansion of transit service has been identified in TransLink’s strategic transportation plans for the planned densities;  The Regional Growth Strategy does not identify any Mixed Employment lands within the District of Maple Ridge.  Note: The District of Maple Ridge is currently undertaking the preparation of a Commercial and Industrial Land Use Strategy that is anticipated to result in Official Community Plan policy amendments that may support a greater mix of employment-based land uses within the municipality. 2.2.4 e) include policies which help reduce environmental impacts and promote energy efficiency.  Chapter 5.5 Air Quality, policies 5-39 through 5-42.  Note: The District is currently undertaking an Environment Management Strategy that may recommend Official Community Plan amendments to include additional policies that promote energy efficiency. Strategy 2.3 : Protect the supply of agricultural land and promote agricultural viability with an emphasis on food production 2.3.6 Adopt Regional Context Statements which: a) specify the Agricultural areas and their boundaries on a map generally consistent with the Regional Land Use Designations map (Map 2);  Schedule “B” of the Official Community Plan (Bylaw 6425-2006) identifies lands designated Agricultural and Parks within the ALR. These land uses are generally consistent with the Regional Land Use Designation of “Agriculture” identified on the Maple Ridge Regional Context Statement - Regional Land Use Designations map. b) include policies to support agricultural viability including those which: i) assign appropriate regional land use designations that support agricultural viability and discourage non-farm uses that do not complement agriculture;  Chapter 6.2 Agricultural Opportunities, Section 6.2.2 Sustainable Agriculture, policies 6-9 through 6-14. ii) discourage subdivision of agricultural land leading to farm fragmentation;  Section 6.2.2 Sustainable Agriculture, policies 6-12 and 6-13. District of Maple Ridge Regional Context Statement, OCP Amending Bylaw 7002 - 2013 12 iii) where feasible, and appropriate with other governments and agencies, maintain and improve transportation, drainage and irrigation infrastructure to support agricultural activities; Chapter 7.2 Road Network Plan, policy 7-9. iv) manage the agricultural-urban interface to protect the integrity and viability of agricultural operations (e.g. buffers between agricultural and urban areas or edge planning); Chapter 2.1 Growth Management, Section 2.1.2 A Compact and Unique Community, policies 2-2, 2-4 and 2-6. Chapter 6.2 Agricultural Opportunities, Section 6.2.1 Economic Development Strategy, policy 6-6. (Note: Maple Ridge Agricultural Plan endorsed by Council Resolution R/09-516 in December 2009). Section 6.2.2 Sustainable Agriculture, policies 6-10, 6-12 and 6-13. v) demonstrate support for economic development opportunities for agricultural operations (e.g. processing, agri-tourism, farmers’ markets and urban agriculture); Section 6.2.1 Economic Development Strategy, policies 6-5 through 6-8. Section 6.2.2 Sustainable Agriculture, policies 6-9 through 6-14. vi) encourage the use of agricultural land, with an emphasis on food production; Section 6.2.1 Economic Development Strategy, policies 6-7and 6-8. vii) support educational programs that provide information on agriculture and its importance for the regional economy and local food systems. Section 6.2.1 Economic Development Strategy, policies 6-6 and 6-8. (Note: Maple Ridge Agricultural Plan endorsed by Council Resolution R/09-516in December 2009). District of Maple Ridge Regional Context Statement, OCP Amending Bylaw 7002 - 2013 13 Goal 3: Protect the Environment and Respond to Climate Change Impacts “Metro Vancouver’s vital ecosystems continue to provide the essentials of life – clean air, water and food. A connected network of habitats is maintained for a wide variety of wildlife and plant species. Protected natural areas provide residents and visitors with diverse recreational opportunities. Strategies also help Metro Vancouver and member municipalities meet their greenhouse gas emission targets, and prepare for, and mitigate risks from climate change and natural hazards.” Strategy 3.1: Protect Conservation and Recreation lands Role of Municipalities: 3.1.4 Adopt Regional Context Statements which: a)identify the Conservation and Recreation areas and their boundaries on a map generally consistent with the Regional Land Use Designations map (Map 2); Schedule “B” of the Official Community Plan (Bylaw 6425-2006) identifies lands designated Conservation, Forest, Park and Parks within the ALR. These land uses are generally consistent with the Regional Land Use Designation of “Conservation and Recreation” identified on the Maple Ridge Regional Context Statement - Regional Land Use Designations map. b)include land use policies to support the protection of Conservation and Recreation areas that are generally consistent with the following: i) public service infrastructure, including the supply of high quality drinking water; Chapter 4.3 Heritage, Section 4.3.1 Heritage Recognition, policy 4-40, and Section 4.3.2 Heritage Management, policy 4-45. Chapter 5.4 Water Resources, policies 5-32 through 5-38. ii) environmental conservation; Chapter 5.2 Environmental Management Model, policies 5-1 through 5-8. Chapter 5.3 Land Resources, policies 5-9 through 5-16. Chapter 5.4 Water Resources, policies 5-28 through 5-32. iii) recreation, primarily outdoor; Chapter 4.1 Social Sustainability, Section 4.1.2 Community Wellness, policies 4-7, 4-9 and 4-10. Chapter 5.3 Land Resources, policies 5-15 and 5-16. Chapter 10.3 Silver Valley Area Plan, Section 5.2.7 River Village Parks, Section 5.3.8 Blaney, Forest and Horse Hamlets Parks and Schools and 5.4.5 Eco-Clusters Parks. District of Maple Ridge Regional Context Statement, OCP Amending Bylaw 7002 - 2013 14 iv) education, research and training facilities and uses that serve conservation and/or recreation users; Section 4.1.2 Community Wellness, policies 4-5, 4-6, 4-7 and 4-8. Chapter 6.5 Additional Employment Generating Opportunities, Section 6.5.1 Tourism. Chapter 6.5 Additional Employment Generating Opportunities, Section 6.5.4 Forest. v) commercial uses, tourism activities, and public cultural or community amenities that are appropriately located, scaled and consistent with the intent of the designation; Chapter 4.1 Social Sustainability, Section 4.1.2 Community Wellness, policies 4-5, 4-7, 4- 8, 4-10 through 4-13. Chapter 6.5 Additional Employment Generating Opportunities, Section 6.5.1 Tourism, policies 6-54, 6-55 and 6-56. c)include policies, where appropriate, that effectively buffer Conservation and Recreation areas from activities in adjacent areas. Chapter 5.2 Environmental Management Model, policy 5-8. Chapter 5.3 Land Resources, policies 5-10 through 5-13 and 5-17. Chapter 5.3 Land Resources, Section 5.3.1 Hillside Development, policies 5-20 through 5-24. Chapter 6.2 Agricultural Opportunities, Section 6.2.2 Sustainable Agriculture, policy 6-12(b). Strategy 3.2: Protect and enhance natural features and their connectivity Role of Municipalities: 3.2.4 Adopt Regional Context Statements which include policies and/or maps that indicate how ecologically important areas and natural features will be managed (as conceptually shown on Map 10) (e.g. steep slopes and ravines, intertidal areas and other natural features not addressed in Strategy 3.1). Schedule “C” of the Maple Ridge Official Community Plan (Bylaw No. 6425-2006) identifies Natural Features including conservation lands, forests and major parks; Fraser River 200 Year Floodplain, Kanaka Creek Floodplain (interpreted) and Alouette River Floodplain, Canadian Wildlife Service Wetlands and the Fraser River Escarpment. 3.2.5 In collaboration with other agencies, develop and manage municipal components of the Metro Vancouver Regional Recreation Greenway Network and connect community trails, bikeways and greenways to the Regional Recreation Greenway Network where appropriate. Chapter 4.1 Social Sustainability, Section 4.1.2 Community Wellness, policies 4-8, 4-9 and 4-10. Chapter 5.2 Environmental Management Model, policies 5-3, 5-7and 5-8. Chapter 5.3 Land Resources, policies 5-15 and 5-16. Chapter 7.6 Multi-Use Equestrian Trails, policies 7-42 and 7-43. District of Maple Ridge Regional Context Statement, OCP Amending Bylaw 7002 - 2013 15 3.2.6 Identify where appropriate measures to protect, enhance and restore ecologically important systems, features, corridors and establish buffers along watercourses, coastlines, agricultural lands, and other ecologically important features (e.g. conservation covenants, land trusts, tax exemptions and ecogifting).  Chapter 5.2 Environmental Management Model, policy 5-8.  Chapter 5.4 Water Resources, policy 5-30.  Chapter 6.2 Agricultural Opportunities, Section 6.2.2 Sustainable Agriculture, policy 6- 12(b).  Chapter 8 Development Permit Guidelines, Watercourse Protection Development Permit Area Guidelines. 3.2.7 Consider watershed and ecosystem planning and/or Integrated Stormwater Management Plans in the development of municipal plans.  Chapter 5.4 Water Resources, policies 5-28, 5-29, 5-32 and 5-33. Strategy 3.3 : Encourage land use and transportation infrastructure that reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, and improve air quality Role of Municipalities: 3.3.4 Adopt Regional Context Statements which: a) identify how municipalities will use their land development and transportation strategies to meet their greenhouse gas reduction targets and consider how these targets will contribute to the regional targets;  Chapter 5.6 Preparing for Climate Change, policies 5-43 through 5-45.  Chapter 7.1 Transportation, policies 7-1, 7-3 and 7-4. b) identify policies and/or programs that reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, and improve air quality from land use and transportation infrastructure, such as: o existing building retrofits and construction of new buildings to green performance guidelines or standards, district energy systems, and energy recovery and renewable energy generation technologies, such as solar panels and geoexchange systems, and electric vehicle charging infrastructure; o community design and facility provisions that encourages transit, cycling and walking (e.g. direct and safe pedestrian and cycling linkages to the transit system);  Chapter 5.5 Air Quality, policies 5-39 through 5-42.  Chapter 5.6 Preparing for Climate Change, policies 5-43, 5-44 and 5-45.  Chapter 10.4 Town Centre Area Plan, Section 2.2 Integrating Green Infrastructure, policies 2-21 through 2-24. District of Maple Ridge Regional Context Statement, OCP Amending Bylaw 7002 - 2013 16 c)focus infrastructure and amenity investments in Urban Centres and Frequent Transit Development Areas, and at appropriate locations along TransLink’s Frequent Transit Network; Chapter 9.1 Municipal Services, Section 9.1.1 Municipal Infrastructure, policies 9-1, 9-2 and 9-3. d)implement land use policies and development control strategies which support integrated storm water management and water conservation objectives. Chapter 5.4 Water Resources, policies 5-28, 5-30, 5-32 through 5-38. Chapter 10.4 Town Centre Area Plan, Section 2.2.1 Protection of Natural Features. Strategy 3.4: Encourage land use and transportation infrastructure that improve the ability to withstand climate change impacts and natural hazard risks Role of Municipalities: 3.4.4 Adopt Regional Context Statements that include policies to encourage settlement patterns that minimize risks associated with climate change and natural hazards (e.g. earthquake, flooding, erosion, subsidence, mudslides, interface fires). Chapter 5.3 Land Resources, policies 5-10 through 5-14, 5-18 and 5-19. Section 5.3.1 Hillside Development, policies 5-20 through 5-24. 3.4.5 Consider incorporating climate change and natural hazard risk assessments into the planning and location of municipal utilities, assets and operations. Chapter 5.3 Land Resources, policy 5-9. Chapter 5.6 Preparing for Climate Change, policy 5-43. Chapter 9.1 Municipal Services, Section 9.1.1 Municipal Infrastructure, policy 9-4 Section 9.1.2 Septic Systems, policies 9-5 and 9-6. Section 9.1.3 Waste Reduction and Recycling, policies 9-7, 9-8 and 9-9. District of Maple Ridge Regional Context Statement, OCP Amending Bylaw 7002 - 2013 17 Goal 4: Develop Complete Communities “Metro Vancouver is a region of communities with a diverse range of housing choices suitable for residents at any stage of their lives. The distribution of employment and access to services and amenities builds complete communities throughout the region. Complete communities are designed to support walking, cycling and transit, and to foster healthy lifestyles.” Strategy 4.1: Provide diverse and affordable housing choices Role of Municipalities: 4.1.7 Adopt Regional Context Statements which: a)include policies or strategies that indicate how municipalities will work towards meeting the estimate future housing demand as set out in Appendix Table A.4, which: i) ensure the need for diverse housing options is articulated in municipal plans and policies, including neighbourhood and area plans; Chapter 2.1 Growth Management, Section 2.1.2 A Compact and Unique Community, policies 2-1, 2-2, 2-3, 2-5 and 2-6. Chapter 3.1 Residential, section 3.1.1 Housing and Land Requirements, policy 3-1. Section 3.1.2 Community Character and Sense of Place, policies 3-2, 3-3 and 3-5. Section 3.1.3 Residential Designations policies 3-8, 3-12, 3-15, 3-17, 3-18 (1) and (2). Section 3.1.4 Residential Infill and Compatibility Criteria, policies 3-19 (1) and (2), 3-20 and 3-21. Section 3.1.5 Urban Reserve. Chapter 10.4 Town Centre Area Plan, Section 3.2 General Land-Use Requirements, policy 3-1. ii) increase the supply and diversity of the housing stock through infill developments, more compact housing forms and increased density; Section 3.1.4 Residential Infill and Compatibility Criteria iii) in collaboration with the federal government and the province, assist in increasing the supply of affordable rental units for households with low or low to moderate incomes through policies, such as density bonus provisions, inclusionary zoning or other mechanisms, particularly in areas that are well served by transit; Chapter 3.2 Affordable, Rental and Special Needs Housing, policies 3-27 through 3-33. iv) encourage and facilitate affordable housing development through measures such as reduced parking requirements, streamlined and prioritized approval processes, below market leases of publicly owned property, and fiscal measures. Chapter 10.4 Town Centre Area Plan, Section 3.2 General Land-Use Requirements, policies 3-1, 3-7 and 3-8. Chapter 10.4 Town Centre Area Plan, Section 5.0 Multi-Modal Transportation Network, Section 5.1 Offering Transportation Choices, policy 5-4. District of Maple Ridge Regional Context Statement, OCP Amending Bylaw 7002 - 2013 18  *Note: Section 10.0 of the Off-Street parking and Loading Bylaw No. 4350-1990 (as amended), outlines provisions for reduced parking standards for multi-family non-market housing, Seniors Independent Living, Assisted Living, Supportive Housing and Congregate Care facilities. 4.1.8 Prepare and implement Housing Action Plans which: a)assesses local housing market conditions, by tenure, including assessing housing supply, demand and affordability; Chapter 3.2 Affordable, Rental and Special Needs Housing, policies 3-27, 3-28, 3-29 and 3-31. Note: The Maple Ridge Housing Action Plan is currently in preparation with an anticipated Council endorsement/adoption date in 2014. b)identify housing priorities, based on the assessment of local housing market conditions, and consideration of changing household demographics, characteristics and needs; Chapter 3.2 Affordable, Rental and special Needs Housing, policies 3-27, 3-29, 3-30, 3-31 and 3-32. Note: The Maple Ridge Housing Action Plan is currently in preparation with an anticipated Council endorsement/adoption date in 2014. c)identify implementation measures within the jurisdiction and financial capabilities of municipalities, including actions set out in Action 4.1.7; The Maple Ridge Housing Action Plan is currently in preparation with an anticipated Council endorsement/adoption date in 2014. d)encourage the supply of new rental housing and where appropriate mitigate or limit the loss of existing rental housing stock; Chapter 3.2 Affordable, Rental and special Needs Housing, policies 3-30 through 3-33. Note: The Maple Ridge Housing Action Plan is currently in preparation with an anticipated Council endorsement/adoption date in 2014. e)identify opportunities to participate in programs with other levels of government to secure additional affordable housing units to meet housing needs across the continuum; Chapter 3.2 Affordable, Rental and special Needs Housing, policy 3-28. Note: The Maple Ridge Housing Action Plan is currently in preparation with an anticipated Council endorsement/adoption date in 2014. f)cooperate with and facilitate the activities of the Metro Vancouver Housing Corporation under Action 4.1.5. Chapter 3.2 Affordable, Rental and special Needs Housing, policy 3-28. Note: The Maple Ridge Housing Action Plan is currently in preparation with an anticipated Council endorsement/adoption date in 2014. District of Maple Ridge Regional Context Statement, OCP Amending Bylaw 7002 - 2013 19 Strategy 4.2 : Develop healthy and complete communities with access to a range of services and amenities 4.2.4 Include policies within municipal plans or strategies, that may be referenced in the Regional Context Statements which: a) support compact, mixed use, transit, cycling and walking oriented communities;  Chapter 2.1 Growth Management, Section 2.1.2 A Compact and Unique Community.  Chapter 3.1 Residential, Section 3.1.2 Community Character and Sense of Place.  Section 3.1.3 Residential Designations, policies 3-18 (1) and (2).  Section 3.1.4 Residential Infill and Compatibility Criteria.  Chapter 4.1 Social Sustainability, Section 4.1.2 Community Wellness Community & Cultural Services, policies 4-2, 4-5, 4-7 through 4-11 and 4-13.  Chapter 7.3 Transit.  Chapter 7.4 Cyclists.  Chapter 7.5 Pedestrians.  Chapter 7.6 Multi-Use and Equestrian Trails.  Chapter 10.2 Albion Area Plan, Section 10.2.6 Village Centre.  Chapter 10.3 Silver Valley Area Plan, Section 5.2 River Village and Section 5.3 Hamlets.  Chapter 10.4 Town Centre Area Plan, Section 1.2 8 Guiding Sustainability Principles, Section 1.2.1 Goals and Objectives, Section 3.2 General Land-Use Requirements, Section 4.0 Park and Conservation, Section 5.1 Offering Transportation Choices and Section 5.2 Defining the Transportation Network. b) locate community, arts, cultural, recreational, institutional, medical/health, social service, education facilities and affordable housing development in Urban Centres or areas with good access to transit;  Chapter 4.1 Social Sustainability, Section 4.1.2 Community Wellness, Community & Cultural Services.  Section 4.1.4 Diverse Population.  Chapter 4.2 Institutional.  Chapter 4.3 Heritage, Section 4.3.2 Heritage Management.  Chapter 6.5 Additional Employment Generating Opportunities, Section 6.5.5 Post Secondary Educational Institutions. c) provide public spaces and other place-making amenities for increased social interaction and community engagement;  Chapter 4.1 Social Sustainability, Section 4.1.2 Community Wellness Community & Cultural Services.  Section 4.1.4 Diverse Population, policies 4-18 and 4-19. District of Maple Ridge Regional Context Statement, OCP Amending Bylaw 7002 - 2013 20 d)support active living through the provision of recreation facilities, parks, trails, and safe and inviting pedestrian and cycling environments; Chapter 4.1 Social Sustainability, Section 4.1.2 Community Wellness, Community & Cultural Services, policies 4-5, 4-7 through 4-13. Chapter 5.2 Environmental Management Model, policies 5-7 and 5-8. Chapter 5.3 Land Resources, policies 5-14, 5-15 and 5-16. Chapter 7.2 Road Network Plan, policies 7-10, 7-11, 7-13 and 7-15. Chapter 7.4 Cyclists. Chapter 7.5 Pedestrians. Chapter 7.6 Multi-Use and Equestrian Trails. e)support food production and distribution throughout the region, including in urban areas, roof top gardens, green roofs and community gardens on private and municipally-owned lands and healthy food retailers, such as grocery stores and farmers’ markets near housing and transit services; Chapter 6.2 Agricultural Opportunities, Section 6.2.1 Economic Development Strategy. Section 6.2.2 Sustainable Agriculture. f)assess overall health implications of proposed new communities, infrastructure and transportation services, including air quality and noise, with input from public health authorities; Chapter 2.1 Growth Management, Section 2.1.2 A Compact and Unique Community, policy 2-5. Chapter 3.1 Residential, Section 3.1.2 Community Character and Sense of Place, policy 3-5. Chapter 5.5 Air Quality, policies 5-39 through 5-42. Chapter 7.1 Transportation, policies 7-1 and 7-4. Chapter 10.1 Area Planning, policy 10-3. g)support universally accessible community design; Chapter 3.1 Residential, policy 3-1. Section 3.1.2 Community Character and Sense of Place, policy 3-5. Chapter 7.5 Pedestrians, policy 7-38. h)where appropriate, identify small scale Local Centres in General Urban areas that provide a mix of housing types, local-servicing commercial activities and good access to transit. Local Centres are not intended to compete with or compromise the role of Urban Centres and should preferably be located within Frequent Transit Development areas; Chapter 6.3 Commercial Opportunities, Section 6.3.6 Neighbourhood Commercial Centres, policies 6-30, 6-32 and 6-33. Section 6.3.8 Historic Commercial, policies 6-37 through 6-39. District of Maple Ridge Regional Context Statement, OCP Amending Bylaw 7002 - 2013 21 i)recognize the Special Employment Areas as shown on the Local Centres, Hospitals and Post- Secondary Institutions map (Map 11). Special Employment Areas are located outside of Urban Centres and Frequent Transit Development Areas, and are region-serving, special purpose facilities that have a high level of related transportation activity due to employee, student or passenger trips. Map 11 of the Regional Growth Strategy does not identify any Special Employment Areas in the District of Maple Ridge. District of Maple Ridge Regional Context Statement, OCP Amending Bylaw 7002 - 2013 22 Goal 5: Support Sustainable Transportation Choices “Metro Vancouver’s compact, transit-oriented urban form supports a range of sustainable transportation choices. This pattern of development expands the opportunities for transit, multiple-occupancy vehicles, cycling and walking, encourages active lifestyles, and reduces energy use, greenhouse gas emissions, household expenditure on transportation, and improves air quality. The region’s road, transit, rail and waterway networks play a vital role in serving and shaping regional development, providing linkages among the region’s communities and providing vital goods movement networks.” Strategy 5.1: Coordinate land use and transportation to encourage transit, multiple-occupancy vehicles, cycling and walking Role of Municipalities: 5.1.6 Adopt Regional Context Statements which: a)identify land use and transportation policies and actions, and describe how they are coordinated, to encourage a greater share of trips made by transit, multiple-occupancy vehicles, cycling and walking, and to support TransLink’s Frequent Transit Network; Chapter 7.1 Transportation, policies 7-1 through 7-5. Chapter 7.2 Road Network Plan, policies 7-9, 7-10, 7-11 and 7-15. Chapter 7.3 Transit, policies 7-16 through 7-24. Chapter 7.4 Cyclists, policies 7-25 through 7-33. Chapter 7.5 Pedestrians, policies 7-34 through 7-41. Chapter 10.4 Town Centre Area Plan, Section 5.2 Defining the Transportation Network. Chapter 10.4 Town Centre Area Plan, Figure 3 Future Rapid Transit Route identifies the potential future location of a rapid transit route along the Lougheed Highway in the Regional City Centre. The District will work towards consistency between the OCP and RGS over time through the completion of the Maple Ridge Transportation Plan. (Note: The Transportation Plan is currently under preparation with an anticipated completion in 2013.) b)identify policies and actions that support the development and implementation of municipal and regional transportation system and demand management strategies, such as parking pricing and supply measures, transit priority measures, ridesharing, and car-sharing programs; Chapter 10.4 Town Centre Area Plan, Section 5.1 Offering Transportation Choices, policies 5-4, 5-5 and 5-6. The District will work towards consistency between the OCP and RGS over time through the completion of the Maple Ridge Transportation Plan. (Note: The Transportation Plan is currently under preparation with an anticipated completion in 2013.) c)identify policies and actions to manage and enhance municipal infrastructure to support transit, multiple-occupancy vehicles, cycling and walking. Chapter 7.1 Transportation, policies 7-1, 7-4 and 7-5. Chapter 7.2 Road Network, policies 7-10, 7-11 and 7-14. District of Maple Ridge Regional Context Statement, OCP Amending Bylaw 7002 - 2013 23 Chapter 7.3 Transit, policies 7-16, 7-17, 7-19, 7-20, 7-23 and 7-24. Chapter 7.4 Cyclists, policies 7-25, 7-26 and 7-29 through 7-33. Chapter 10.4 Town Centre Area Plan, Section 5.1 Offering Transportation Choices, policies 5-1 and 5-2. The District will work towards consistency between the OCP and RGS over time through the completion of the Maple Ridge Transportation Plan. (Note: The Transportation Plan is currently under preparation with an anticipated completion in 2013.) Strategy 5.2: Coordinate land use and transportation to support the safe and efficient movement of vehicles for passengers, goods and services Role of Municipalities: 5.2.3 Adopt Regional Context Statements which: a)identify routes on a map for the safe and efficient movement of goods and service vehicles to, from, and within Urban Centres, Frequent Transit Development Areas, Industrial, Mixed Employment and Agricultural areas, Special Employment Area, ports, airports and international border crossings; Figure 4 – Proposed Major Corridor Network Plan (2005 – 2031) identifies the current (Nov. 14, 2006) and proposed major transportation routes within the District. Note: The District is currently preparing a Transportation Plan which may include proposed changes to Figure 4 – Proposed Major Corridor Network Plan (2005 – 2031). b)identify land use and related policies and actions that support optimizing the efficient movement of vehicles for passengers, Special Employment Areas, goods and services on the Major Road Network, provincial highways, and federal transportation facilities; Chapter 7.1 Transportation, policies 7-1, 7-2 and 7-3. Chapter 7.2 Road Network Plan, policies 7-8, 7-9, 7-10, 7-12 and 7-14. Note: The District is currently preparing a Transportation Plan that may include additional policies and actions that further address this Strategy. c)support the development of local and regional transportation system management strategies, such as the provision of information to operators of goods and service vehicles for efficient travel decisions, management of traffic flow using transit priority measures, coordinated traffic signalization, and lane management; Chapter 7.1 Transportation, policy 7-1. Chapter 7.2 Road Network Plan, policies 7-6 through 7-11. Chapter 7.3 Transit, policy 7-18. Note: The District is currently preparing a Transportation Plan that may include additional policies and actions that further address this Strategy. District of Maple Ridge Regional Context Statement, OCP Amending Bylaw 7002 - 2013 24 d)identify policies and actions which support the protection of rail rights-of-way and access points to navigable waterways in order to reserve the potential for goods movement, in consideration of the potential impacts on air quality, habitat and communities. Chapter 7.2 Road Network Plan, policies 7-12 and 7-13. Chapter 10.4 Town Centre Area Plan, Section 5.2.2 Enhancing the Multi-Modal Network, policy 5-13. The District will work towards consistency between the OCP and RGS over time through the completion of the Maple Ridge Transportation Plan. (Note: The Transportation Plan is currently under preparation with an anticipated completion in 2013.) District of Maple Ridge Regional Context Statement, OCP Amending Bylaw 7002 - 2013 25 Regional Growth Strategy Implementation Framework 6.2 Regional Context Statements: Providing for Appropriate Municipal Flexibility 6.2.7 A municipality may include language in its Regional Context Statement that permits amendments to the municipality’s Official Community Plan to adjust the boundaries of regional land use designations (or their equivalent Official Community Plan designation) within the Urban Containment Boundary, provided that: a) the municipality may re-designate land from one regional land use designation to another regional land use designation, only if the aggregate area of all proximate sites so re-designated does not exceed one hectare; The Maple Ridge Official Community Plan hereby permits such amendments. b) notwithstanding section 6.2.7(a), for sites that are three hectares or less, the municipality may re-designate land: from Mixed Employment or Industrial to General Urban land use designation, if the site is located on the edge of an Industrial or Mixed Employment area and the developable portion of the site will be predominantly within 150 metres of an existing or approved rapid transit station on TransLink’s Frequent Transit Network; or from Industrial to Mixed Employment land use designation if the developable portion of the site will be predominantly within 250 metres of an existing or approved rapid transit station on TransLink’s Frequent Transit Network; provided that: the re-designation does not impede direct rail, waterway, road or highway access for industrial uses; and the aggregate area of all proximate sites that area re-designated does not exceed three hectares; The Maple Ridge Official Community Plan hereby permits such amendments. c)the aggregate area of land affected by all re-designations under section 6.2.7(a) and (b) together cannot exceed two percent of the municipality’s total lands within each applicable regional land use designation. The Maple Ridge Official Community Plan hereby permits such amendments. 6.2.8 A municipality may include language in its Regional Context Statement that permits amendments to the municipality’s Official Community Plan to adjust the boundaries of the municipality’s Urban Centres and Frequent Transit Development Areas, provided such boundary adjustments meet the guidelines set out in Table 3 (Guidelines for Urban Centres and Frequent Transit Development Areas) of the Regional Growth Strategy. District of Maple Ridge Regional Context Statement, OCP Amending Bylaw 7002 - 2013 26 The Maple Ridge Official Community Plan hereby permits such amendments. 6.2.9 Municipalities will notify Metro Vancouver of all adjustments, as permitted by sections 6.2.7 and 6.2.8, as soon as practicable after the municipality has adopted its Official Community Plan amendment bylaw. The District of Maple Ridge will implement policy 6.2.9 of the Regional Growth Strategy. 6.2.10 If a municipality includes language in its Regional Context Statement that permits amendments to the municipality’s Official Community Plan to adjust the boundaries of regional land use designations within the Urban Containment Boundary or the boundaries of Urban Centres and Frequent Transit Development Areas, as permitted by sections 6.2.7 and 6.2.8 respectively, the prescribe adjustments do not require and amendment to the municipality’s Regional Context Statement. All other adjustments to regional land use designation boundaries will require and amendment to the municipality’s Regional Context Statement, which must be submitted to the Metro Vancouver Board for acceptance in accordance with the requirements of the Local Government Act. The Maple Ridge Official Community Plan hereby permits such amendments. 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A legal survey of the property(ies) 5. Subdivision plan layout 6. Neighbourhood context plan 7. Lot grading plan 8. Landscape plan*+ 9.Preliminary architectural plans including site plan, building elevations, accessory off-street parking and general bylaw compliance reconciliation*+. *These items may not be required for single-family residential applications + These items may be required for two-family residential applications, as outlined in Council Policy No. 6.01 Additional reports provided: 3. 1 District of Maple Ridge TO: His Worship Mayor Ernie Daykin MEETING DATE: July 22, 2013 and Members of Council FILE NO: FROM: Chief Administrative Officer MEETING: COW SUBJECT: Proposed Bylaw Amendments to direct the use of Medical Marihuana Production First and Second Reading Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7011-2013 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Since 2012, Council has been considering Zoning Bylaw amendments to establish regulations for the commercial production of medical marihuana as authorized under Federal legislation. A Zoning Bylaw amendment for this purpose (Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6971-2013) was given First and Second Reading on March 12, 2013, considered at the April 16, 2013 Public Hearing, and Third Reading was deferred on April 23, 2013. It is understood that with the recent proposed amendments to Federal legislation, the commercial production of Medical Marihuana has prompted affected agencies to respond through modifications to their respective policies, bylaws and procedures. The affected agencies include organizations such as local governments, law enforcement agencies, fire departments, the Agricultural Land Commission and the BC Assessment Authority. Local governments have jurisdiction to direct this land use in Zoning Bylaws, subject to some limitations. For instance, the Agricultural Land Commission has recently released an information bulletin that recognizes this use as a farm use. This clarified position means that affected local governments can regulate but not prohibit this use on lands that are designated within the Agricultural Land Reserve. At the July 8, 2013 Council Workshop, Council reviewed its options to regulate the commercial production of medical marihuana after the April 16, 2013 Public Hearing. At this meeting, Council passed the following resolution: That staff be directed to work with legal counsel to prepare Zoning and other bylaw amendments as needed to establish the production of medical marihuana (as authorized under federal legislation) as a permitted use in lands that are within the Agricultural Land Reserve only, in suitably designed and serviced structures, subject to the minimum parcel sizes, separation requirements, and siting and setback restrictions contained within the report titled “Proposed Bylaw Amendments to Direct the Use of Medical Marihuana Production”, dated July 8, 2013. Carried This report will introduce a Bylaw to amend the Zoning Bylaw to establish the regulations for the commercial production of medical marihuana as authorized under Federal legislation. Preliminary discussions with the Agricultural Land Commission have occurred. The Commission confirms that the setback requirements as outlined in this report and attachment are acceptable; however, the District is cautioned against establishing minimum parcel sizes for this use that could be considered 2 prohibitive. For this reason, the requirements as outlined direct the use to lands within the Agricultural Land Reserve, and establish minimum setback requirements and separation from specific uses, but do not specify a minimum parcel size (except as is already specified in the Zoning Bylaw). A formal referral to the Agricultural Land Commission is recommended prior to forwarding the new bylaw to Public Hearing. RECOMMENDATION: 1. That First and Second Reading be rescinded for Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6971-2013, and 2. That Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7011--2013, to establish the regulations for the commercial production of medical marihuana, be given First and Second Reading and forwarded to the Agricultural Land Commission for comment. 3. Upon receipt of Agricultural Land Commission comments supportive of the Bylaw, that Zone Amending Bylaw 7011-2013 be forwarded to the next available Public Hearing. DISCUSSION: a) Background Context: Federal legislation around the production of medical marihuana is changing dramatically. The previous system, under the Marihuana Medical Access Regulations, were adopted by the Federal Government in 2001. The premise of these regulations was to provide access to the drug to ease symptoms related to terminal illness or chronic conditions. In 2003, under the authority of Health Canada, dried product or seeds became available to those authorized to obtain them. On December 16, 2012, the Federal Minister of Health issued a press release proposing a new program, called Marihuana for Medical Purposes Regulations (MMPR). The objective of the new program was to redress problems incurred by the current Marihuana Medical Access Program, and establish a regulated commercial market of licensed producers responsible for the production and distribution of medical marihuana. These new regulations would include extensive security and quality control requirements. In recognition of potential impacts due to these legislative changes, Council directed staff to prepare Zoning Bylaw amendments to regulate this use. Zone Amending Bylaw 6971-2013, to establish the regulations for the commercial production of medical marihuana, was given First and Second Reading on March 11, 2013, and forwarded to Public Hearing on April 16, 2013. The Bylaw directed the use to Agricultural zones only, and established setback requirements that were similar to keeping swine or mushroom growing. Council also directed a further separation requirement between this use and schools. Council deferred giving the bylaw Third Reading on April 23, 2013. This measure gave Council an opportunity to review its options prior to approving the Bylaw. On July 8, 2013, the District was advised of the Agricultural Land Commission’s recently clarified position regarding the commercial production of medical marihuana as authorized under Federal legislation on land within the Agricultural Land Reserve. Under its new information bulletin, the 3 Commission recognizes this use as a farm use1. Local governments would therefore be able to regulate but not prohibit this use on lands designated within the Agricultural Land Reserve. Council considered 3 options regarding this use, including 1. Do nothing in respect of the Zoning Bylaw, 2. Establish this use within Agricultural Zones and the Agricultural Land Reserve in the Zoning Bylaw, or 3. Restrict this use to the Agricultural Land Reserve only in the Zoning Bylaw. It is also recommended that any new bylaw concerning this use be forwarded to the Agricultural Land Commission for comment prior to Public Hearing. At the July 8 Council Workshop, Council selected Option 3, to permit this use in the Agricultural Land Reserve only, in recognition of the advantages to this approach. The District would then have the benefit of shared staff resources (particularly bylaw enforcement and professional expertise) and the precedent setting decisions of the Commission. The Commission information bulletin indicates that some accessory uses (such as office space) will need further review by the Commission to determine if they should be permitted as a farm use, or possibly located elsewhere. The District has the power to regulate the use through setback distances and separation requirements, but must not be so onerous in its regulation as to effectively prevent this use on lands that are within the Agricultural Land Reserve. Council Comments and Community Concerns Numerous concerns have been raised as a result of proposed Zone Amending Bylaw No. 6971- 2013. These concerns were summarized in the report to Council for the July 8, 2013 Council Workshop. Council expressed additional concerns, relating to potential downloading of Federal responsibility. This new Federal Legislation may require significantly more resources from local governments and Provincial agencies, particularly the Ministry of Agriculture and the Agricultural Land Commission. Concern was expressed that local governments could be burdened by having to deal with enforcement or additional emergency response situations arising from this use. In addition, industry requirements for the commercial production of medical marihuana are not clear at this point. Many of the problems associated with marihuana may relate to its criminal history, and the previous lack of regulations for production facilities. It is not clear why or if it would be different 1 Section 1 of the Agricultural Land Commission Act defines “farm use” as: An occupation or use of land for farm purposes, including farming of land, plants and animals and any other similar activity designated as farm use by regulation, and includes a farm operation as defined in the Farm Practices Protection (Right to Farm) Act. Based on the above definition, if a land owner is lawfully sanctioned to produce marihuana for medical purposes, the farming of said plant in the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) is permitted and would be interpreted by the Agricultural Land Commission as being consistent with the definition of “farm use” under the ALC Act. 4 from other horticultural production, which could also generate a significant amount of organic compostable waste. The Ministry of Agriculture does not have specific guidelines or standards applicable to medical marihuana production, but is exploring this issue further, particularly as it relates to the following:  Composting, Since the 1990s, the Ministry has provided an industry standard for agricultural composting, including a handbook at the following link: http://www.agf.gov.bc.ca/resmgmt/publist/300Series/382500-0.pdf . The Ministry recognizes that this use will produce vegetative wastes that could be composted but at this point cannot confirm that there are no other safety concerns, additional regulatory requirements, or leachate differences.  Odours and nuisance effects. The Ministry confirms that agricultural odours arising from normal farm practices are typically thought of as normal occurrences, but cannot confirm that potential odours arising from commercial medical marihuana production would be regarded in the same way.  General “fit” with the agricultural industry.. It is not yet clear whether the Ministry will respond to recent changes in federal legislation, It is important to recognize that this uncertainty, these issues and this use will persist, regardless of Council direction. This is one of the reasons why the “do nothing” approach is not recommended, due to its potential for this use being located inappropriately. It is understood that the present uncertain regulatory environment is a “moving target” for local governments, and bylaws created over this process may need to be amended further. . There is, however, scope for optimism with this new legislation. It is understood that new federal legislation would enable full scale commercial production, and their products would be required to be safe for human consumption under Federal legislation. As a result of quality control standards and Health Canada regulations, all aspects of production, including chemicals use and treatment of organic waste, would be subject to scrutiny. Bylaw Introduction: As per Council Direction given on July 8, 2013, staff prepared bylaw amendments for the commercial marihuana as authorized under Federal legislation. This use will be directed to lands that are within the Agricultural Land Reserve which are in the A-1, A-2, A-3, A-4, A-5, RS-1, RS-2 and RS-3 zones. Details of the proposed bylaw are as follows: 1. The following requirements are a condition of use: (a) Setback requirements of 60 metres from front, and exterior lot lines, 30 metres from rear and interior lot lines; 30 metres from all wells and streams; 30 metres from all buildings used for one family residential use, accessory employee residential use or temporary residential use. (This proposed regulation is consistent with the regulation for mushroom growing, or the keeping of swine or mink). (b) Minimum separation of 200 metres from an elementary or secondary school. (This proposed regulation was requested by Council and included in Bylaw 6971-2013) (c) Minimum separation of 1000 metres from another commercial medical marihuana production facility. (This proposed regulation was suggested previously, but not formally moved by Council for inclusion in the Bylaw). 5 2. Refer the new bylaw to the Agricultural Land Commission prior to Public Hearing. (This measure is consistent with the direction given by the Commission in their recent bulletin, attached as Appendix A). It is noted that the District can regulate but not prohibit this use on lands within the Agricultural Land Reserve, and cannot be so onerous in its regulation that it would effectively prevent this use. A formal referral of the Bylaw to the Commission for comment may clarify regulations that are acceptable for the Commission’s purposes. CONCLUSION: The Agricultural Land Commission has recently responded to proposed amendments to Federal legislation on the commercial production of medical marihuana. In response, the Commission has established that this use is considered a farm use and cannot be prohibited on lands within the Agricultural Land Reserve. Council has instructed staff to prepare bylaw amendments that would direct this use to land on the Agricultural Land Reserve exclusively, and that these amendments be prepared in collaboration with legal counsel. This report introduces for Council’s consideration a bylaw to amend the Zoning Bylaw to address this use, consistent with Council’s direction, and based on preliminary dialogue with the Agricultural Land Commission. “Original signed by Diana Hall” _______________________________________________ Prepared by: Diana Hall, MCIP, RPP Planner II “Original signed by Christine Carter” _______________________________________________ Approved by: Christine Carter, M.PL, MCIP, RPP Director of Planning “Original signed by Frank Quinn” _______________________________________________ Approved by: Frank Quinn, MBA, P. Eng GM: Public Works & Development Services “Original signed by Frank Quinn” for _______________________________________________ Concurrence: J. L. (Jim) Rule Chief Administrative Officer The following appendices are attached hereto: Appendix A – Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7011-2013 Appendix B – ALC Bulletin Page 1 of 4 CORPORATION OF THE DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGE BYLAW NO. 7011-2013 A Bylaw to amend the text of Maple Ridge Zoning Bylaw No. 3510 - 1985 ___________________________________________________________ WHEREAS, it is deemed expedient to amend Maple Ridge Zoning Bylaw No. 3510 - 1985; NOW THEREFORE, the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the District of Maple Ridge, in open meeting assembled, ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: 1.This Bylaw may be cited as “Maple Ridge Zone Amending Bylaw No. 7011-2013” 2.Maple Ridge Zoning Bylaw No. 3510 – 1985 is hereby amended as follows: a)PART 2 INTERPRETATION, is amended by the addition of the following definition in correct alphabetical order: “Medical Marihuana, Commercial Production means the use of premises for the commercial cultivation, processing, testing, packaging and shipping of marihuana used for medical purposes as authorized under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (Canada) or any regulations made pursuant to that Act, and permitted as a farm use under the Agricultural Land Commission Act (British Columbia) or any regulations made pursuant to that Act and includes the sale of marihuana used for medical purposes only to customers who are not present on the premises.” b)PART 4, GENERAL REGULATIONS, Section 401, USES OF LAND, BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES is amended by the addition of the following prohibited use as subsection (3)(e): “(e) commercial cultivation, processing, testing, packaging, shipping and sale of marihuana, except as specifically permitted on lands designated as Agricultural Land Reserve in the RS-1, RS-2, RS-3, A-1, A-2, A-3, A-4, and A-5 zones.” c)PART 5, AGRICULTURAL ZONES, Section 501, PERMITTED USES OF LAND, BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES IN THE AGRICULTURAL ZONES is amended by the addition of the following permitted use after Detached Garden Suite Use: “(16) Medical Marihuana, Commercial Production” d)PART 5, AGRICULTURAL ZONES, Section 502, REGULATIONS IN ADDITION TO THOSE IN SECTION 402 PERMITTED USES OF LAND, BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES IN AGRICULTURAL ZONES is amended by the addition of a new subsection (14) as follows: “(14) A Medical Marihuana, Commercial Production Use shall not be permitted on lands zoned A-1, A-2, or A-3 unless the lands are designated as Agricultural Land Reserve.” APPENDIX A Page 2 of 4 e) PART 5, AGRICULTURAL ZONES, Section 503, SITING OF BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES IN AGRICULTURAL ZONES is amended by the addition of a new subsection (7) as follows: “(7) Buildings and structures for Medical Marihuana, Commercial Production as authorized under Federal legislation: (a) Shall be sited not less than: (i) 60 metres from front and exterior side lot lines; (ii) 30 metres from rear and interior side lot lines; (iii) 30 metres from all wells and streams; (iv) 30 metres from all buildings used for one family residential use, accessory employee residential use or temporary residential use. (b) Shall be located not less than 200 metres from an elementary or secondary school, measured from the nearest point of the lot line of the Medical Marihuana, Commercial Production use to the nearest point of the lot line of the elementary or secondary school. (c) Shall be located not less than 1000 metres from the nearest point of any lot on which another Medical Marihuana, Commercial Production use is occurring, or on which such a use has been authorized under Federal legislation.” f) PART 5, AGRICULTURAL ZONES, Section 504 INTENSIVE GREENHOUSE DISTRICT (A-4) Part A is amended by the addition of the following permitted use after Detached Garden Suite Use: “(11) Medical Marihuana, Commercial Production” g) PART 5, AGRICULTURAL ZONES, Section 504, INTENSIVE GREENHOUSE DISTRICT (A-4) Part D is amended by the addition of the words “and Regulations” after the words “General Requirements”. h) PART 5, AGRICULTURAL ZONES, Section 504, INTENSIVE GREENHOUSE DISTRICT (A-4) Part D is amended by the addition of new subsections (8) and (9) as follows: “(8) A Medical Marihuana, Commercial Production Use shall not be permitted on lands zoned A-4 unless the lands are designated as Agricultural Land Reserve. (9) Buildings and structures for Medical Marihuana, Commercial Production as authorized under Federal legislation: (a) Shall be sited not less than: (i) 60 metres from front and exterior side lot lines; (ii) 30 metres from rear and interior side lot lines; (iii) 30 metres from all wells and streams; (iv) 30 metres from all buildings used for one family residential use, accessory employee residential use or temporary residential use. (b) Shall be located not less than 200 metres from an elementary or secondary school, measured from the nearest point of the lot line of the Medical Marihuana, Commercial Production use to the nearest point of the lot line of the elementary or secondary school. Page 3 of 4 (c) Shall be located not less than 1000 metres from the nearest point of any lot on which another Medical Marihuana, Commercial Production use is occurring, or on which such a use has been authorized under Federal legislation.” i) PART 5, AGRICULTURAL ZONES, Section 505, AGRICULTURAL ONLY ZONE (A-5) Part A is amended by the addition of the following permitted use after Resource use: “(3) Medical Marihuana, Commercial Production” j) PART 5, AGRICULTURAL ZONES, Section 505, AGRICULTURAL ONLY ZONE (A-5) Part F is amended by numbering the first siting requirement under Part F as subsection (1) and the addition of a new subsection (2) as follows: “(2) Buildings and structures for Medical Marihuana, Commercial Production as authorized under Federal legislation: (a) Shall be sited not less than: (i) 60 metres from front and exterior side lot lines; (ii) 30 metres from rear and interior side lot lines; (iii) 30 metres from all wells and streams; (iv) 30 metres from all buildings used for one family residential use, accessory employee residential use or temporary residential use. (b) Shall be located not less than 200 metres from an elementary or secondary school, measured from the nearest point of the lot line of the Medical Marihuana, Commercial Production use to the nearest point of the lot line of the elementary or secondary school. (c) Shall be located not less than 1000 metres from the nearest point of any lot on which another Medical Marihuana, Commercial Production use is occurring, or on which such a use has been authorized under Federal legislation.” k) PART 5, AGRICULTURAL ZONES, Section 505, AGRICULTURAL ONLY ZONE (A-5) Part H is amended by numbering the first regulation under Part H as subsection (1) and the addition of a new subsection (2) as follows: “(2) A Medical Marihuana, Commercial Production Use shall not be permitted on lands zoned A-5 unless the lands are designated as Agricultural Land Reserve.” l) PART 6, RESIDENTIAL ZONES, Section 601, Part A PERMITTED USES OF LAND, BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES is amended by the addition of the following permitted use before Hobby Beekeeping Use in the zone indicated: Use R-1 R-2 R-3 RS- 1 RS- 1a RS- 1b RS- 1c RS 1d RS- 2 RS- 3 RT- 1 SRS RE CD-1- 93 Medical Marihuana, Commercial Production X X X Page 4 of 4 m) PART 6, RESIDENTIAL ZONES, Section 601 Part B REGULATIONS FOR PERMITTED USES OF LAND, BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES is amended by the addition of a new subsection (15) as follows: “(15) A Medical Marihuana, Commercial Production Use shall not be permitted on lands zoned RS-1, RS-2 and RS-3 unless the lands are designated as Agricultural Land Reserve.” n) PART 6, RESIDENTIAL ZONES, Section 601 Part C REGULATIONS FOR THE SIZE, SHAPE AND SITING OF BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES is amended by the addition of a new subsection (17) as follows: “(17) Buildings and structures for Medical Marihuana, Commercial Production as authorized under Federal legislation: (a) shall be sited not less than: (i) 60 metres from front and exterior side lot lines; (ii) 30 metres from rear and interior side lot lines; (iii) 30 metres from all wells and streams; (iv) 30 metres from all buildings used for one family residential use, accessory employee residential use or temporary residential use. (b) Shall be located not less than 200 metres from an elementary or secondary school, measured from the nearest point of the lot line of the Medical Marihuana, Commercial Production use to the nearest point of the lot line of the elementary or secondary school. (c) Shall be located not less than 1000 metres from the nearest point of any lot on which another Medical Marihuana, Commercial Production use is occurring, or on which such a use has been authorized under Federal legislation.” READ a first time the 23rd day of July, 2013 READ a second time the 23rd day of July, 2013 PUBLIC HEARING held the day of 2013 READ a third time the day of 2013 RECONSIDERED AND FINALLY ADOPTED, the day of 2013 _____________________________ ____________________________ PRESIDING MEMBER CORPORATE OFFICER INFORMATION BULLETIN MEDICAL MARIHUANA PRODUCTION IN THE AGRICULTURAL LAND RESERVE Health Canada has proposed the Marihuana for Medical Purposes Regulation (MMPR). It is expected that the current system of personal use licences and designated person licences will be phased out by April 14, 2014. In its place, new Federal licences are anticipated, geared to larger scale production facilities. For further information about the proposed changes see the following websites http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/dhp-mps/marihuana/index-eng.php and http://gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p1/2012/2012-12-15/html/reg4-eng.html. Various local governments in British Columbia are looking at their zoning bylaws to determine where these larger scale commercial production facilities should be directed. A number of local governments are considering industrial, commercial and agricultural zones, within purpose built structures and with siting regulations from property lines and residential uses. The Agricultural Land Commission Act and regulations determine land use in the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR). Due to the number of inquiries from local governments and Medical Marihuana production proponents, the ALC provides this information bulletin with regard to Medical Marihuana production in the ALR. Section 1 of the Agricultural Land Commission Act defines “farm use” as: An occupation or use of land for farm purposes, including farming of land, plants and animals and any other similar activity designated as farm use by regulation, and includes a farm operation as defined in the Farm Practices Protection (Right to Farm) Act. Based on the above definition, if a land owner is lawfully sanctioned to produce marihuana for medical purposes, the farming of said plant in the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) is permitted and would be interpreted by the Agricultural Land Commission as being consistent with the definition of “farm use” under the ALC Act. Notwithstanding the farming of land for the production of medical marijuana, not all activities associated with its production would necessarily be given the same “farm use” consideration. A building such as a greenhouse building solely used to produce medical marijuana may be different than a building complete with business offices and research and development facilities, or other associated facilities or infrastructure. Although these uses in some instances may be considered accessory to a farm use, this determination is contingent on the uses being necessary and commensurate with the primary function of the property/building to produce an agricultural product. The ALC would require information with respect to proposed building(s) before it could provide guidance on whether a particular proposal would be considered consistent with the definition of farm use in its entirety. Proponents are therefore advised to communicate with the ALC in the early stages of developing a farm proposal and in advance of approaching a local government for building permits for a specific property that is within the ALR, to determine whether an application is required for permission under the Agricultural Land Commission Act. If a local government is considering changes to a bylaw to regulate the farm use then it is recommended that the bylaw be forwarded to the ALC for review. APPENDIX B