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North and South View Precincts
Maple Ridge Town Centre
Development Permit Area Guidelines
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Pursuant with Section 8.11 of the Official Community Plan, development in the Town Centre will be assessed
against the following form and character and green building design guidelines. The guidelines apply to Ground-
Oriented Multi Family; Low-Rise Apartment; Medium & High-Rise Apartment; Flexible Mixed-Use; Town Centre
Commercial; Port Haney Multi-Family, Commercial & Waterfront; and Port Haney Heritage Adaptive Use. See the
guidelines in Section 8.11 of the Official Community Plan for a detailed list and descriptions of development permit
area guidelines.
These guidelines are intended to aid in the review of development permits in the Town Centre and are to be
completed by the architect of record for the project. The project will be reviewed for consistency with the guidelines
by the Planning Department and the Advisory Design Panel.
In the checklist, you are only required to address the guidelines with the icon that relates to your project:
TCC = Town Centre Commercial (commercial developments only)
MU = Mixed-Use (ground-oriented developments, with commercial on the ground level and
either offices or residential above)
MFR = Multi-Family Residential (ground-oriented developments and low-rise, medium-rise, and
high-rise apartments)
Precinct Key Guidelines and Green Building Design Guidelines must also be completed for projects within the Town
Centre.
Development and Design Objectives
The following summarizes the development and design objectives for each section on the following checklist.
A. Building Setbacks, Form, Mass and Height
• To promote a cohesive building style and strong pedestrian oriented urban realm in Maple Ridge Town Centre by
ensuring new buildings, renovations and/or additions have consistent architectural and urban design setbacks,
form, mass, and height.
• To help define the street and sidewalk areas as active public spaces.
B. Building Façades, Materials and Colour
• To ensure additions, renovations and/or new infill projects in the Town Centre have a coherent architectural design
concept where windows, doors, siding material and other façade elements create a pleasing composition
compatible with surrounding buildings, commercial and neighbourhood character.
• To enhance the architectural and massing concepts of a building as well as the quality, character and vibrancy of
the urban environment of the Town Centre through the use of harmonious, quality materials and colours.
• To screen rooftop and ground mounted mechanical equipment and trash storage from public view and thereby
ensure commercial and mixed-used buildings maintain an attractive appearance to the street.
C. Building Site Considerations
• To ensure public outdoor spaces are designed so that they improve use and activities, incorporate universal
access, reduce vandalism, increase safety and provide more attractive, functional outdoor spaces in the Town
Centre.
• To provide street trees and landscape elements that reinforce the ‘urban’ character and vibrancy of the Town
Centre, enrich the pedestrian friendly character of streets in the district, and integrate this important commercial
and higher density residential area with the character and quality of the surrounding residential neighbourhood.
• To ensure parking lots are designed to be accessible, but do not intrude upon the surrounding residential area, nor
the urban, pedestrian-oriented quality of the Town Centre.
• To facilitate off-street parking and car storage at the rear of commercial and mixed-use buildings to maintain street
inter-connectivity, traditional use of the lane as a service street, and to provide a secondary vehicular and
pedestrian throughway in the Town Centre.
• To ensure service loading and mechanical equipment is designed to protect the surrounding businesses and
residential areas from unsightly, noisy and noxious environments.
Town Centre Development Permit Area Guidelines
Checklist
Maple Ridge Town Centre
Development Permit Area Guidelines Checklist
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Meet Guidelines: Yes No Not
Applicable
A. Building Setbacks, Form, Mass, and Height
A.1 Building Mass and Form
A1.1 Maintain the mass and scale of buildings TCC MU MFR
A1.2 Enhance the block with corner commercial buildings TCC MU
A1.3 Accent corner buildings TCC MU MFR
A1.4 Use pedestrian-scale design elements TCC MU
A1.5 Feature pedestrian amenities TCC MU MFR
A1.6 Design large buildings into smaller modules TCC MU MFR
A1.7 Accommodate street-fronting units TCC MU MFR
A1.9 Ensure appropriate roof pitch TCC MU MFR
A1.10 Use design elements to reduce roof mass and scale TCC MU MFR
A.2 Building Heights
A2.1 Vary building heights TCC MU MFR
A2.2 Maintain alignment of architectural features TCC MU MFR
A2.3 Integrate taller buildings TCC MU MFR
A2.4 Step back taller buildings TCC MU MFR
A2.5 Match building heights at the end of blocks TCC MU MFR
A2.6 Manage phased development TCC MU MFR
A2.7 Protect views TCC MU MFR
A.3 Building Setbacks
A3.1 Place buildings to reinforce sidewalk activity TCC MU MFR
A3.2 Situate building entrances for visibility TCC MU MFR
A3.3 Provide adequate throughways and lighting TCC MU MFR
A3.4 Provide clear sight lines from building foyers and lobbies to allow
visual surveillance TCC MU MFR
A3.5 Separate residential entrances from commercial entrances MU
A3.6 Respect existing buildings TCC MU MFR
A3.7 Distinguish entrances with arrival areas and courtyards TCC MU MFR
A3.8 Locate ramps and entrances in areas that are highly visible TCC MU MFR
Explain how the objectives for Building Setbacks, Form, Mass and Height are met. If you have selected “no” or “not
applicable”, explain why the guideline does not apply to your project or why it cannot be met.
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Meet Guidelines: Yes No Not
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B. Building Façades, Materials and Colour
B.1 Building Façade
B1.1 Address both sides of the block with corner commercial buildings TCC MU
B1.2 Orient main entrances to face the sidewalk TCC MU MFR
B1.3 Locate windows, doors, and entry features at the street level TCC MU MFR
B1.4 Use a mix of common facade patterns and elements TCC MU MFR
B1.5 Reflect original façades and building scale TCC MU MFR
B1.6 Respect original architectural elements TCC MU MFR
B1.7 Respect old and new design TCC MU MFR
B1.8 Maintain the horizontal rhythm of the street wall TCC MU MFR
B1.9 Provide a visual division between the street level and upper floors TCC MU MFR
B1.10 Include continuous canopies, awnings or overhangs TCC MU
B1.11 Ensure appropriate placement and materials for awnings or canopies TCC MU
B1.13 Use windows to provide ‘eyes on the street’ TCC MU MFR
B1.14 Enhance the public realm TCC MU MFR
B1.15 Ensure signage reflects building scale, character, and materials TCC MU
B.3 Building Materials
B3.1 Enhance the public realm with high quality materials and detailing TCC MU MFR
B3.2 Use materials consistently TCC MU MFR
B3.3 Avoid the use of inappropriate materials TCC MU MFR
B3.6 Use a mix of quality materials TCC MU MFR
B.4 Building Colours
B4.1 Select appropriate colours TCC MU MFR
B4.2 Highlight architectural details, awnings, and entrances TCC MU MFR
B4.3 Ensure a cohesive, consistent colour palette TCC MU MFR
B.5 Screening and Storage
B5.1 Locate and enclose trash, composting, and recycling to keep
out of site of general public TCC MU MFR
B5.2 Screen mechanical equipment TCC MU MFR
B5.3 Avoid conflict with neighbouring properties TCC MU MFR
B5.4 Locate building ventilation systems to minimize noise and exhaust TCC MU MFR
Explain how the objectives for Building Façades, Materials and Colour are met. If you have selected “no” or “not
applicable”, explain why the guideline does not apply to your project or why it cannot be met.
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Meet Guidelines: Yes No Not
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C. Building Site Considerations
C.1 Public Outdoor Space and Hardscapes
C1.1 Provide public outdoor space TCC MU MFR
C1.2 Ensure public outdoor space is highly visible TCC MU MFR
C1.3 Provide connections between buildings, sidewalks, and outdoor
open spaces TCC MU MFR
C1.4 Ensure universal access for all public spaces TCC MU MFR
C1.6 Provide hardscape elements to enhance the street environment TCC MU MFR
C1.7 Design hardscape elements as part of the building TCC MU MFR
C1.8 Integrate pedestrian amenities with walls and/or landscaped areas TCC MU MFR
C1.9 Provide public art TCC MU MFR
C1.10 Ensure new elements complement existing TCC MU MFR
C1.12 Provide smooth routes TCC MU MFR
C1.13 Ensure barrier-free access TCC MU MFR
C.2 Parking and Parking Lots
C2.1 Provide required parking underground, where feasible TCC MU MFR
C2.2 Screen large surface parking lots while maintaining surveillance TCC MU MFR
C2.3 Maximize pedestrian safety within parking lots TCC MU MFR
C2.4 Provide visible signage TCC MU MFR
C2.5 Consider developing underground parking garages TCC MU MFR
C2.7 Locate parking lot equipment away from the public street TCC MU MFR
C.3 Lanes, Service and Loading Areas
C3.1 Use lanes for service, parking access and loading TCC MU MFR
C3.2 Utilize lanes as secondary vehicular and pedestrian throughways TCC MU MFR
C3.3 Strengthen visual access of the lane TCC MU MFR
C3.5 Consider lanes as a community amenity TCC MU MFR
C3.7 Locate loading and service areas away from the street front TCC MU MFR
C3.8 Separate loading from parking and pedestrian paths TCC MU MFR
C3.9 Screen loading areas TCC MU
C.4 Street Trees and Landscape
C4.2 Use the right species TCC MU MFR
C4.8 Maintain sight lines TCC MU MFR
Explain how the objectives for Building Site Considerations are met. If you have selected “no” or “not applicable”,
explain why the guideline does not apply to your project or why it cannot be met.
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North and South View Precinct Key Guidelines
Maple Ridge Town Centre
DP Part I: Key Guideline Concepts for the North & South View Precincts
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KEY GUIDELINE CONCEPTS
1. Promote North and South View as Distinctive, Highly Liveable Multi-Family Neighbourhoods
a. Does proposed development help to establish the precinct as a residential area with a mix of housing types
at varying densities?
• Consistent: Yes No
Explain:
2. Create Pedestrian-Friendly, Ground-Oriented, Multi-Family Community
b. Does the building’s form and mass support a strong pedestrian-oriented urban realm and help define the
street and sidewalk areas as active public spaces? Taller buildings should be stepped back podium style.
• Consistent: Yes No
Explain:
3. Maintain Cohesive Building Styles
c. Is there consistency with other new buildings in the precinct in terms of architecture, building setbacks,
form, mass, and height?
• Consistent: Yes No N/A
Explain:
4. Capitalize on Important Views
d. Does proposed new development capitalize on mountain and/or river views?
• Consistent: Yes No Not Applicable
Explain:
e. Have the important views of existing buildings been considered in relation to the proposed development?
• Consistent: Yes No Not Applicable
Explain:
5. Provide Private and Semi-Private Green Space
f. Does proposed development include front and back courtyards (in multi-family developments) and
incorporate universal access, reduce vandalism, and increase safety in the design?
• Consistent: Yes No
Explain:
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6. Provide Climate Appropriate Landscaping and Green Features
g. Are landscape elements designed to enrich the pedestrian environment, moderate the internal building
climate, manage stormwater on site, and reference the architectural quality of the building(s)?
• Consistent: Yes No
Explain:
7. Maintain Street Interconnectivity
h. Does proposed development maintain street interconnectivity and the use of the lane as a service street and
secondary vehicular and pedestrian throughway?
• Consistent: Yes No Not Applicable
Explain:
i. Is required parking provided underground?
• Consistent: Yes No
Explain:
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A. Building Setbacks, Form, Mass, and Height
A1.8 Design flexible ground-floor unit spaces in commercial and mixed-use buildings.
• Consistent: Yes No
Explain:
A1.11 Accommodate roof gardens, trellises, and green features.
• Consistent: Yes No
Explain:
A2.8 Site buildings to capitalize on daylight and solar opportunities.
• Consistent: Yes No
Explain:
A2.9 Protect solar access to surrounding buildings and minimize wind tunnel effects.
• Consistent: Yes No
Explain:
B. Building Façades, Materials, and Colour
B1.12 Use exterior shading devices to block summer sun.
• Consistent: Yes No
Explain:
B2.1 Design outdoor lighting to minimize light pollution.
• Consistent: Yes No
Explain:
B2.2 Encourage energy efficient lighting.
• Consistent: Yes No
Explain:
B3.4 Select environmentally responsible building materials.
• Consistent: Yes No
Explain:
B3.5 Minimize the use of unsustainable building materials.
• Consistent: Yes No
Explain:
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B3.7 Consider life-cycle cost.
• Consistent: Yes No
Explain:
C. Building Site Considerations
C1.5 Locate outdoor plazas to capture the sun.
• Consistent: Yes No
Explain:
C1.11 Use materials that are functional, durable and include recycled or salvaged content.
• Consistent: Yes No
Explain:
C1.14 Encourage use of infiltration techniques.
• Consistent: Yes No
Explain:
C2.6 Locate adequate priority parking in visible areas convenient to entrances.
• Consistent: Yes No
Explain:
C2.8 Use permeable pavement and infiltration devices on appropriate sites.
• Consistent: Yes No
Explain:
C2.9 Provide shade trees and landscaping.
• Consistent: Yes No
Explain:
C2.10 Provide secure and sheltered bicycle storage facilities for short-term uses.
• Consistent: Yes No
Explain:
C2.11 Provide long-term bicycle parking.
• Consistent: Yes No
Explain:
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C2.12 Provide end-of-trip facilities.
• Consistent: Yes No
Explain:
C3.4 Minimize impervious paving of the lane.
• Consistent: Yes No
Explain:
C3.6 Respect existing grades.
• Consistent: Yes No
Explain:
C4.1 Plant street trees.
• Consistent: Yes No
Explain:
C4.3 Minimize use of high maintenance plants.
• Consistent: Yes No
Explain:
C4.4 Maximize the use of native and climate appropriate species.
• Consistent: Yes No
Explain:
C4.5 Consider the inclusion of community gardens.
• Consistent: Yes No
Explain:
C4.6 Design and place landscape to facilitate year round moderation of the internal building climate.
• Consistent: Yes No
Explain:
C4.7 Minimize erosion potential.
• Consistent: Yes No
Explain:
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C4.9 Provide adequate landscape maintenance.
• Consistent: Yes No
Explain:
C4.10 Consider incorporating landscape plantings for green features.
• Consistent: Yes No
Explain:
C4.11 Incorporate low impact stormwater features.
• Consistent: Yes No
Explain:
C4.12 Consider rainwater collection for re-use.
• Consistent: Yes No
Explain:
C4.13 Use natural plantings and green space to support habitat.
• Consistent: Yes No
Explain:
C4.14 Retain existing mature trees.
• Consistent: Yes No
Explain: