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Fraser River Escarpment Policy
Building Permit Requirements
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City of Maple Ridge 2016-04-13
11995 Haney Place, Maple Ridge, BC V2X 6A9 Tel: 604-467-7311 Fax: 604-467-7461
Inspection Requests: inspectionrequests@mapleridge.ca Web Site: www.mapleridge.ca Inquiries at: permits@mapleridge.ca
This summary has been prepared by Inspections Services to assist property owners/builders in understanding
the policies relating to building construction within the Fraser River Escarpment area. The overall area
impacted by the Fraser River Escarpment Policies is bounded by 207 Street to the West, 124 Avenue to the
North, 224 Street to the East and the top or crest of the Fraser River Escarpment along the South. The Fraser
River Escarpment can either be determined from the “Golder Report” map or as determined by a BC Land
Surveyor. For detailed information it is recommended that you refer to the council Policies. The Policies cover
three specific areas of concern:
1. All groundwater or landscaping/surface/building drainage for any additions, new construction and
hard surface landscaping must be connected to the City storm drainage system (City ditch or
storm sewer). This rule applies to all properties contained within the Fraser River Escarpment
boundaries as defined above.
2. For properties located within 300 metres and up to 100 metres from the crest of the escarpment,
you must ensure that all forms of drainage comply with comments noted in sentence #1 above. In
addition, a Geotechnical Report must be submitted to Inspections Services and accepted by the
Building Official. Subsequently, a Section 219 Covenant must be prepared, with the Geotechnical
Report attached as a schedule. This document must be executed and registered prior to the
issuance of a building permit. The Geotechnical Engineer will be required to submit appropriate
Building Code Schedules relating to the building permit works and Professional sign-off at the
completion of the construction works.
3. For properties located within 100 metres and up to 10 metres from the crest of the escarpment,
you must ensure that all forms of drainage comply with comments noted in sentence #1 above. In
addition, a Geotechnical Engineer must provide a detailed report and analysis considering the
potential seismic slope failure (retrogression) in relationship to the proposed building (or addition),
including landscaping and impact of same on any adjoining properties.
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"This information is provided for convenience only and is not a substitution of applicable City Bylaws, Provincial or Federal Codes or Laws.
You must satisfy yourself that any existing or proposed construction or other works complies with such Bylaws, Codes or other laws."
Fraser River Escarpment Policy
Building Permit Requirements
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City of Maple Ridge 2016-04-13
11995 Haney Place, Maple Ridge, BC V2X 6A9 Tel: 604-467-7311 Fax: 604-467-7461
Inspection Requests: inspectionrequests@mapleridge.ca Web Site: www.mapleridge.ca Inquiries at: permits@mapleridge.ca
The Geotechnical Engineer must also confirm that the anticipated development and construction
is suitable for construction, in terms of Section 56 of the Community Charter. The comprehensive
report must be attached to a Section 219 Covenant and be registered on the property title prior to
the issuance of any building permit. Appropriate Building Code Schedules are required as noted in
sentence #2 above.
4. An exemption to sentence #3 above may be applicable. However, conditions noted in sentence #1
above must be complied with. The exemption covers a one-time only building permit - to construct
a single storey, slab on-grade addition to an existing dwelling, not to exceed a footprint lot
coverage of 460 square feet - may be issued provided the Chief Building Official has accepted a
Geotechnical Engineering report that addresses the impacts of static stability and retrogression
and recommendations for such construction, in accordance with Section 56 of the Community
Charter. Appropriate Building Code Schedules are required as noted in sentence #2 above.