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A GUIDE TO SUBDIVISION
This guide is intended to explain the subdivision process in the City of Maple Ridge. This guide has
been prepared for convenience only and is not intended to take the place of municipal bylaws or
provincial legislation.
A subdivision may include the following:
The division of land into two or more fee simple properties and strata lots;
The adjustment or realignment of an existing property line;
The consolidation of two or more properties into one property.
In accordance with the Land Title Act, the Strata Property Act, the Local Government Act and
various City bylaws, such as the Zoning Bylaw and Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw, a
subdivision requires the approval of the Council appointed Approving Officer.
When considering a subdivision, the Approving Officer must take into account the relevant statutory
legislation and regulations as well as the requirements of other government agencies. Items
considered in the approval process may include but are not limited to the following:
Zoning, Official Community Plan, Development Permits and legal considerations;
Lot size and lot dimensions;
Road, walkway and park dedication;
Protection of natural features;
Adequacy of access, sewer, water, drainage and other services;
Preservation of future subdivision opportunities;
Compatibility and efficiency of the subdivision layout;
Public interest;
Consideration of various natural hazards and protection of archaeological resources.
The Subdivision Process
Pre-Application
Meeting
Application
Submission
Application
Review
Preliminary
Review Letter
Final
Subdivision
Approval
Final
Subdivision
Approval
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Step 1: Pre-Application Meeting
Prior to submitting an application for preliminary subdivision review, it is
recommended that the applicant discuss the proposal with municipal staff to
familiarize themselves with the City’s general subdivision requirements.
Step 2: Application Submission
An application for preliminary subdivision review is to be made to the Planning
Department. The requirements as outlined in the respective “Subdivision
Application Checklist” must accompany the application along with the applicable
fee. An incomplete application will not be accepted.
Step 3: Application Review
The application for preliminary subdivision review is reviewed by the Planning
Department for compliance with City Bylaws and policies. The application is
circulated to various internal departments and outside agencies for comment.
This may result in additional conditions or requirements being brought to the
attention of the Approving Officer. The Planning Department will advise the
applicant if any additional information is required.
Step 4: Preliminary Review Letter (PRL)
After the consideration of all relevant information, a PRL may be issued by the
Approving Officer which outlines the conditions that must be met prior to final
subdivision approval. The PRL is valid for six (6) months and may be extended for
an additional six (6) months at the discretion of the Approving Officer. All
conditions must be met within this time period. Typical conditions of the PRL
include but are not limited to:
Zoning requirements
Subdivision plan requirements
Park and road dedication
Environmental requirements
Engineering and servicing requirements
Payment of fees, charges and taxes
These conditions may require the applicant to seek the assistance of qualified
professionals for which additional costs may incur. If a PRL cannot be issued, a
letter from the Approving Officer will be sent to advise the applicant.
Step 5: Final Subdivision Approval
After all conditions of the PRL are met, the Approving Officer may grant final
subdivision approval by signing the legal survey plan. The plans and supporting
documents (restrictive covenants, easements and rights of way) must now be
registered at the Land Title Office by the applicant’s notary public or solicitor.
This must be done within two (2) months of the plan approval date. Once the
plans and supporting documents are registered, copies of the new legal plan and
the documents with Land Title Office registration numbers are to be provided to
the City.
For further information please contact the Planning Department:
Address: 11995 Haney Place Phone: 604-467-7341
Maple Ridge, BC V2X 6A9 Fax: 604-467-7329
Website: www.mapleridge.ca Email: planning@mapleridge.ca