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1. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDAADOPTION OF THE AGENDAADOPTION OF THE AGENDAADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
2. MINUTES MINUTES MINUTES MINUTES ––––April 16, 2012April 16, 2012April 16, 2012April 16, 2012
3. PRESENTATIONS AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCILPRESENTATIONS AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCILPRESENTATIONS AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCILPRESENTATIONS AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCIL
3.1
4. UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESSUNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESSUNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESSUNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS
4.1 Resident Only ParkingResident Only ParkingResident Only ParkingResident Only Parking ZonesZonesZonesZones
Staff report dated April 30, 2012 recommending that staff be directed to develop
a policy to address resident parking issues in residential neighbourhoods adjacent
to areas of high demand.
COUNCIL WORKSHOP AGENDACOUNCIL WORKSHOP AGENDACOUNCIL WORKSHOP AGENDACOUNCIL WORKSHOP AGENDA
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The purpose of the Council Workshop is to review and discuss policies and
other items of interest to Council. Although resolutions may be passed at
this meeting, the intent is to make a consensus decision to send an item to
Council for debate and vote or refer the item back to staff for more
information or clarification.
REMINDERSREMINDERSREMINDERSREMINDERS
April 30, 2012April 30, 2012April 30, 2012April 30, 2012
Audit and Finance Committee Meeting 8:00 a.m.
Closed Council 11:30 a.m.
Committee of the Whole Meeting 1:00 p.m.
Council Workshop
April 30, 2012
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4.2 Remedial Action Remedial Action Remedial Action Remedial Action for the Demolition of Derelict/Unsafe Structure at 22173 Cliff for the Demolition of Derelict/Unsafe Structure at 22173 Cliff for the Demolition of Derelict/Unsafe Structure at 22173 Cliff for the Demolition of Derelict/Unsafe Structure at 22173 Cliff
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Staff report dated April 30, 2012 recommending that remedial action
requirements be imposed on the Owner of the property at 22173 Cliff Avenue.
4.3 NewNewNewNew Building BylawBuilding BylawBuilding BylawBuilding Bylaw No. 6765No. 6765No. 6765No. 6765----2010201020102010
Staff report dated April 30, 2012 recommending that Maple Ridge Building Bylaw
No. 6925-2012 be referred to a future Committee of the Whole meeting.
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4.4 Diversion of Organic Waste as Mandated by Metro Vancouver’s ISWRMPDiversion of Organic Waste as Mandated by Metro Vancouver’s ISWRMPDiversion of Organic Waste as Mandated by Metro Vancouver’s ISWRMPDiversion of Organic Waste as Mandated by Metro Vancouver’s ISWRMP
Staff report dated April 30, 2012 summarizing existing solid waste and recycling
operations within the District.
4.5 MADD MADD MADD MADD –––– Campaign 9Campaign 9Campaign 9Campaign 9----1111----1 Program1 Program1 Program1 Program
Staff report dated April 30, 2012 recommending that the implementation of
“Campaign 9-1-1” in Maple Ridge be supported
4.6 2012201220122012----2016 Financial Plan Amending Bylaw2016 Financial Plan Amending Bylaw2016 Financial Plan Amending Bylaw2016 Financial Plan Amending Bylaw
Staff report dated April 30, 2012 recommending that Maple Ridge 2012-2016
Financial Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6922-2012 be given first, second and third
readings.
4.7 Property Tax Rates BylawProperty Tax Rates BylawProperty Tax Rates BylawProperty Tax Rates Bylaw
Staff report dated April 30, 2012 recommending that Maple Ridge Property Tax
Rates Bylaw No. 6923-2012 be given first, second and third readings.
4.8 Council Matrix UpdateCouncil Matrix UpdateCouncil Matrix UpdateCouncil Matrix Update
Staff report dated April 30, 2012 recommending that the Council Matrix attached
as Appendix I be adopted.
Council Workshop
April 30, 2012
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5. CORRESPONDENCECORRESPONDENCECORRESPONDENCECORRESPONDENCE
The following correspondence has been received and requires a response. Staff is
seeking direction from Council on each item. Options that Council may consider include:
a) Acknowledge receipt of correspondence and advise that no further action will be
taken.
b) Direct staff to prepare a report and recommendation regarding the subject matter.
c) Forward the correspondence to a regular Council meeting for further discussion.
d) Other.
Once direction is given the appropriate response will be sent.
5.1 EEEE----Comm Board of Directors Designate Comm Board of Directors Designate Comm Board of Directors Designate Comm Board of Directors Designate –––– 2012012012012222/201/201/201/2013333 YearYearYearYear
Letter dated April 2, 2012 from Emergency Communications for Southwest BC (“E-
Comm 911) requesting written confirmation of the designation of one individual
for election to the Board of Directors of E-Comm.
Recommendation: d) Appoint Mayor Ernie Daykin to the Board of Directors for the
2012/2013 term.
5.2 Metro Vancouver Metro Vancouver Metro Vancouver Metro Vancouver –––– Notification of a Proposed Amendment to the Metro Vancouver Notification of a Proposed Amendment to the Metro Vancouver Notification of a Proposed Amendment to the Metro Vancouver Notification of a Proposed Amendment to the Metro Vancouver
Regional Growth StrategyRegional Growth StrategyRegional Growth StrategyRegional Growth Strategy
Letter dated April 4, 2012 from Paulette Vetleson, Manager/Corporate Secretary,
Metro Vancouver providing notification of a request from the Village of Anmore
requesting a Type 2 amendment to the Regional Growth Strategy in order to re-
designate a school site from Rural to General Urban.
Recommendation: a) receive for information
6. BRIEFING ON OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST/QUESBRIEFING ON OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST/QUESBRIEFING ON OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST/QUESBRIEFING ON OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST/QUESTIONS FROM COUNCILTIONS FROM COUNCILTIONS FROM COUNCILTIONS FROM COUNCIL
7. MATTERS DEEMED EXPEDIENTMATTERS DEEMED EXPEDIENTMATTERS DEEMED EXPEDIENTMATTERS DEEMED EXPEDIENT
8. ADJOURNMENTADJOURNMENTADJOURNMENTADJOURNMENT
Checked by: ___________
Date: _________________
Council Workshop
April 30, 2012
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District of Maple Ridge
TO: His Worship Mayor Ernie Daykin MEETING DATE: April 30, 2012
and Members of Council FILE NO:
FROM: Chief Administrative Officer MEETING: Workshop
SUBJECT: Resident Parking Only Zones
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
In response to residents concerns in some areas of the District of Maple Ridge Council requested
that the issue of Resident Parking Only be brought forward for discussion in 2012. This report
outlines the rationale for different approaches to address these concerns. As the District grows it is
prudent to establish a consistent framework for dealing with these issues should they manifest
themselves in other areas. The development of a Council Policy to address concerns of residents
around excessive non-local vehicles parking should alleviate potential conflicts and dissatisfaction of
affected residents in neighbourhoods adjacent to areas of high parking demand such as hospitals,
transportation hubs or commercial hubs, bearing in mind that residents are not guaranteed to be
able to park on the roadway fronting their property.
A number of municipalities within the Lower Mainland have some form of resident parking permit
process. The District of Maple Ridge currently utilizes time-limited parking to manage parking-
related issues.
This report recommends that such a framework be brought to Council in the form of a policy for
consideration and endorsement. Doing so will ensure that a consistent approach is applied in all
circumstances.
RECOMMENDATION:
That staff be directed to develop a policy to address resident parking issues in residential
neighbourhoods adjacent to areas of high demand such as hospitals, transportation or commercial
hubs.
DISCUSSION:
Residential areas adjacent to areas of high parking demand such as hospitals, transportation hubs
or commercial hubs often have to deal with non-resident vehicles taking up the limited on-street
parking. Some jurisdictions implement parking strategies in response to situations where a chronic
and heavy demand for on-street parking by non-residents is a concern.
Permit parking for residents in a neighbourhood allows residents to have parking priority in a signed
area within a reasonable distance of their home but does not guarantee residents the right or ability
to parking front of their own property.
4.1
a) Background Context:
Within the District of Maple Ridge there is currently no areas where parking is limited to local
residents to the exclusion of others; there is a network of time limited parking areas, mostly around
the Town Centre but also, for example on River Bend adjacent to the Haney Station or Patterson
Avenue off 203 Street. The time limits range from 15 minutes for a loading zone up to 3 hours.
In residential areas adjacent to high demand hubs where there is competition for limited parking
stalls there are two basic situations that may exist:
a lack of available on-street parking, or
a preponderance of non-resident vehicles that park within a neighbourhood and while
residents may have adequate off-street parking on their properties it is seen as an imposition
or detriment to the neighbourhood.
Resident Parking Only (RPO) permit zones are generally installed where there is a chronic and heavy
demand for on-street parking by non-residents and not to address short term intermittent parking
problems generated by schools, churches, pubs etc.
Larger municipalities have typically implemented Resident Parking Only provisions but throughout
the Lower Mainland there are a number of municipalities that have some form of Resident Parking
Only permit parking including, but not limited to:
City of Vancouver
City of White Rock
City of North Vancouver
City of New Westminster
City of West Vancouver
City of Coquitlam.
The City of Surrey does not have RPO permit areas, taking the position that the municipal streets are
for the use of all members of the public.
There are two basic types of permit parking regulations:
Option 1 – Resident Parking Only (RPO)
This method is generally implemented where there is a demonstrated lack of available on-street
parking even for local residents and there is considerable demand from external vehicles.
Option 2 – Time Limited Parking with Resident Exemptions (RE)
Time limited parking is generally set for one to two hours in order to allow parking for the general
public while allowing residents to park for a longer period under a permit. Depending upon the
adjacent land use the time limited parking may be in place for a defined period each day, may be
in place Monday to Friday, or may be in place 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Issues for Consideration when determining the Appropriateness of Limited Resident Parking Zones
A RPO system can significantly reduce the availability of on-street parking which may be considered
as contrary to the intended use which is to provide an amenity to all members of the public unless
the RPO system is combined with unregulated or time limited parking areas.
Permit parking regulations, whether they be RPO or RE are generally implemented in single family
neighbourhoods and not intended to deal with the demands of higher-density residential uses such
as townhouses or apartments as these zones are required to provide adequate off-street parking.
Governance of Resident Parking Only
The consideration of RPO or RE zones would be best governed by the development of a Council
Policy and the objectives of such a policy would be to:
Enhance residential amenity by eliminating or restricting opportunities for non-residents and
commuters to park all day on residential streets in high-demand areas such as those
adjacent to such as hospitals or institutions, transportation hubs or commercial hubs
Provide equitable on-street parking opportunities for road users
Support green transportation objectives and strategies
Encourage public transportation usage by limiting unrestricted parking in high demand areas.
Should the District proceed with the development of a policy to address resident parking needs any
such consideration of a request for RE or RPO parking zones would be subject to meeting a defined
set of considerations and criteria including:
Petition – support of the majority of the residents
Parking data review – inventory of existing spaces, usage and frequency of high demand,
licence plate survey
Potential Phasing – consider starting with resident except (RE) parking within time limited
zones before implementing full resident parking only (RPO) zones. Enforcement of time-
limited parking outside the Town Centre is a challenge given the limited staff resources.
Evaluation of effectiveness
Permitting process – number per residence, cost, visitors, renewal
Enforcement expectations.
Upon the adoption of a RPO Policy by Council the Highway and Traffic bylaw would govern the RE and
RPO considerations through the installation of traffic control devices.
b) Desired Outcome(s):
The implementation of a RPO policy would provide some certainty for residents concerned about the
livability of their neighbourhood by controlling the number of non-resident vehicles parking for
extended periods of time.
c) Citizen/Customer Implications:
A consequence of limiting on-street parking for resident in a high-demand neighbourhood is the
inconvenience in having visitors seek to park on the street and possibly be ticketed. There is the
cost of the decals or permits to residents as well as having to renew permits annually at the
Municipal Hall although this situation exists for many residents through the issuance of animal
licences is similar.
The installation of a RPO zone does not guarantee residents will be able to park in front of their
residence – the parking is available to any eligible user.
d) Interdepartmental Implications:
The Licences, Permits and Bylaws Department will enforce the regulations within the RPO or RE
zones. It is envisaged that the issuance of permits or decals would be handled through the Bylaws
Customer Service Counter in the Municipal Hall.
e) Business Plan/Financial Implications:
There will be a cost to administer the issuance and record-keeping of the RPO or RE decals. The
annual costs associated with this program will depend largely upon the number of streets where RPO
or RE is implemented and would be determined through the development of the policy.
The enforcement of the regulations will be undertaken by Licences, Permits and Bylaws Department
staff in the course of their regular shifts.
f) Policy Implications:
A new policy would be developed to govern the Implementation of RPO or RE zones for Council’s
consideration.
g) Alternatives:
Should a policy to govern RPO and RE zones not be supported then staff will continue to address
issues of residential parking conflicts on a case-by-case basis but without the benefit of a guiding
framework.
CONCLUSIONS:
The development and endorsement of a Council Policy to address concerns of residents around
excessive non-local vehicles parking should alleviate potential conflicts and dissatisfaction of
affected residents in neighbourhoods adjacent to areas of high parking demand such as hospitals,
transportation hubs or commercial hubs. Should Council direct staff to prepare the policy it is
anticipated that a draft policy would be brought back to Council for consideration in early June 2012.
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Prepared by: David Pollock PEng, Municipal Engineer
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Prepared by: Liz Holitzki, Director of Licences, Permits and Bylaws
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Approved by: Frank Quinn PEng., MBA, General Manager,. PW & DS
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Concurrence: J.L. (Jim) Rule
Chief Administrative Officer
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District of Maple Ridge
TO:His Worship Mayor Ernie Daykin DATE:April 30, 2012
and Members of Council
FROM:Chief Administrative Officer Meeting:Council Workshop
SUBJECT:Remedial Action for the Demolition of Derelict/Unsafe Structure at 22173 Cliff
Avenue
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The property at 22173 Cliff Avenue is owned by Gordon Butterfield (the “Owner”). The dwelling (the
“Structure”)on site is an older home (age unknown)in a dilapidated condition and poses a hazard
and nuisance to the neighborhood because the Structure has deteriorated to the point where it no
longer complies with minimum building code requirements for occupancy purposes. The property
abuts the Salvation Army Caring Place and is within 3 properties of a viable commercial business.
Clients and associates of clients from the Salvation Army Caring Place frequent the property and
store their belongings in the carport, shed and rear yard. The Owner is aware of the bike and foot
traffic to and from his property as well as the questionable activities occurring at the property. Police
have attended the property numerous times on their own and with Bylaw Officers in an attempt to
discourage the street people from this site. The Owner has consistently failed to respond to requests
to comply with the Zoning Bylaw with respect to not allowing people to camp in tents and a shed on
the property. Only after fines, a lawyer’s letter (attached as Appendix I) and notification that the
District solicitor would be retained to litigate to enforce the Zoning Bylaw requirements did the Owner
act in taking limited steps to discourage some of the street people from using his property.
Staff believe the Property at 22173 Cliff Avenue is no longer occupied as a dwelling by the Owner
although his vehicle is seen on the site from time to time.
The Structure has been thoroughly inspected by the Manager of Inspections and as a result it has
been determined that the Structure does not comply with or provide the basic life, health and safety
needs as outlined in the Districts current Building Bylaw and the Owner has been directed to not
occupy the Structure (see letter attached as Appendix II).
Since the drafting of this report the electrical service has been completely disconnected which now
means there is no potable water or electricity to the house. There is rodent infestation which poses
a potential health risk. There was an addition constructed to the rear of the house without a permit
that is now rotting away from the main structure and is unsafe for use. Water ingress into the
building through the roof and walls has caused the interior space to become moldy and wet which
does not meet the codes minimum criteria for health.The roof is no longer functioning as an
environmental separation and is being degraded to the point of losing its ability to perform its
intended structure function due to the ingress of water. Furthermore the water ingress is causing
the floor system to degrade beyond its serviceability. There is no heating system operating within the
building.
Based upon the above referenced information on this matter staff recommends Council pass the
following resolutions.
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RECOMMENDATIONS:
NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved:
THAT Council hereby consider that the property located at 22173 Cliff Ave, and legally
described as PID 002 196 565, District 397, LD 36, Lot 42 Plan 9214 (the “Property”)
is in a hazardous condition and creates an unsafe condition within the meaning of Sections
73 (2)(a)and 73 (2)(b)of the Community Charter, as a result of the Structure being insecure
for an extended period of time over the past year and the Structure’s continual structural
deterioration that the Structure contravenes the Maple Ridge Building Bylaw No. 6180-
2003 and the BC Building Code.
THAT Council hereby declares that the Property is a nuisance, within the meaning of Section
74(2) of the Community Charter, as Council considers the Structure to be so dilapidated and
unclean as to be offensive and pose a risk to the community, and Council considers that
there is a danger to people adjacent to or visiting the Property, especially children due to the
likelihood of harm or personal injury.
Council therefore resolves that within thirty (30) days of receiving a copy of this resolution,the Owner
of the Property is required to perform the following Remedial Action requirements:
1.Demolish the Structure, remove the foundation and all demolition materials from the site.
2.Any excavation resulting from the demolition must be filled in to prevent water from ponding
on the site.
3.The owner must follow all Work Safe BC Hazardous Materials requirements for the safe
removal of any and all hazardous materials in the structure.
In the event the Owner has not performed all of the Remedial Action requirements within 30 days
after notice of this resolution is delivered to the Owner, the District may, by its own forces or those of
a contractor engaged by the District, enter the Property and perform the Remedial Action
requirements.
In the event the District takes the above referenced action, the District may recover the expense
from the Owner, together with costs and interest, in the same manner as municipal taxes in
accordance with sections 17, 258, and 259 of the Community Charter.
If a person with notice of this resolution wishes to request reconsideration of these requirements by
Council, written notice of this request must be provided to the Manager of Legislative Services within
14 business days of that person receiving notice of this resolution.
DISCUSSION:
a)Background Context:
The Structure and discarded materials on the Property located at 22173 Cliff Avenue pose a
safety and nuisance concern in the community. The purpose of this report is to recommend
Council use the authority provided under Part 3 Division 12 including Sections 72 and 74 of
the Community Charter to impose Remedial Action requirements on the Owner as
recommended in this report.
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The Owner purchased the Property on April 24, 1984. This is a rectangular lot approximately
877 m2 in size zoned RS-1 (Single Family Residential). There is a lane to the north which
has been shut off to prohibit vehicles and foot traffic to pass through to the Haney Bypass.
The Property is situated in an area of older character homes. The derelict and shabby state
of this Property reflects negatively on nearby properties, both residential and commercial.
There is no indication to suggest the Owner has provided any care or maintenance to the
Structure for some time. Additionally, the Property has been the subject of a number of
complaints in recent years which are listed chronologically in the attached Appendix III.
Inspections conducted on October 11, 2011 by the Manager, Inspection Services revealed
the Structure does not comply nor provide the basic life, health and safety needs as
prescribed in the Building Bylaw No. 6180-2003 as follows:
The current electrical service to this Structure is overgrown by tree branches.This
overgrowth is causing undue stress on the electrical service as it is now supporting
vegetation.The code requires that this line is cleared and a minimum clearance to
growth is maintained.The electrical service has recently been disconnected due to
these deficiencies.
The gas stove being used is in a state of disrepair.
Roofing is no longer functioning as an environmental separation.
Due to ingress of water through the roof,the roof structure is being degraded to the
point of losing its ability to perform its intended structural function.
Water ingress into the Structure through roof and walls has caused the interior space to
not meet the codes minimum criteria for health as the moisture and mold levels inside
the Structure is not conducive to human habitation.
Water ingress is causing the floor system to degrade beyond its serviceability to the
occupant.
The addition to the rear of this Structure was done without permits and is rotting away
from the remainder of the structure.This addition is unsafe for use and is to be
removed.
Rodent infestation is evident and is a potential health risk.
The heating system for the Structure is not currently functioning.
Currently the Structure is not being supplied by water preventing basic necessities from
being met.
A report from the Manager of Inspections detailing the deterioration of the Structure dated
November 2011 is attached to this report to this report as Appendix II.
Photos of the condition of the Structure and Property on various dates are attached as Appendix IV.
b)Citizen/Customer Implications:
This Structure continues to deteriorate and in doing so devalues the neighbouring properties
in the area. The home-less people who continue to use this property for various reasons
create a number of problems for both the residents and the commercial businesses in the
area. By removing the dilapidated structure the safety of the site will be restored and the
unauthorized use of the property should no longer be a problem in the area.
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b)Interdepartmental Implications:
This particular property and area in general on Cliff Avenue utilizes significant
interdepartmental resources of the Police, Bylaws, Operations and Parks department. By
removing this dilapidated, hazardous structure from the area the District will be taking
another step towards have control of this area of the municipality.
c)Alternatives:
For Council to not pass the Remedial Action order and provide staff with alternative direction
in dealing with this hazardous Structure.
CONCLUSIONS:
Staff believe the Property at 22173 Cliff Avenue is no longer occupied as a dwelling by the Owner
although his vehicle is seen on the site from time to time. The Property is located in the immediate
vicinity of the Salvation Army Caring Place and within 3 properties of a commercial business. There
is evidence that unknown persons are continuing to frequent the Property.The Property is derelict
and poses a hazard and a nuisance to the neighborhood. The Structure has deteriorated to the point
where it no longer complies with minimum building code requirements and the Owner has been
notified to not occupy the structure by the Building Inspector and based upon a thorough inspection
the Structure should be demolished.
District staff recommends that Remedial Action requirements as described in the Recommendation
in this report be approved.
The recommendations contained in this report have been reviewed with our municipal solicitors.
_______________________________________________________________
Co-Prepared by:Diane Merenick
Bylaw Services Supervisor
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Co-Prepared by:Liz Holitzki
Director:Licences, Permits and Bylaws
_______________________________________________
Approved by:Frank Quinn
General Manager: Public Works and Development Services
_______________________________________________
Concurrence:J.L. (Jim) Rule
Chief Administrative Office
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Appendixes
I.Letter from Municipal Solicitor
II.Letter from Manager of Inspections
III.List of Property Complaints
IV.Site Photos
YOUNG AN PERSON AppeDdix l
BARRISTERS &SOLICITORS
BY REGI57ERED MAIL REDLY TO: VANCOUVER OFFICE
July 27u', 2011
Gordon Elmore Butterfield
22173 Cliff Avenue
Maple Ridge, B.C.
V2X 2L4
Dear Sir:
Re: 22173 Cliff Avenue
Our File No. 39-30
Officials of our client, the District of Maple Ridge, have advised that you are in breach of the
District of Maple Ridge Zoning Bylaw No. 3510.1985 and the District of Maple Ridge Regulation
of Untidy and Unsightly Premises Bylaw No 6533-2007 by causing, suffering or permitting
persons to occupy the carport and grounds of the above property as a campground and by
causing, permitting of allowing the property to become or remain untidy or unsightly.
22173 Cliff Avenue is located in an area zoned RS-1 One family -urban -residential. The
permitted uses are set out in Part 6 of the Zoning Bylaw and the property is limited to one
family residential use. A campground, whether for profit or not, is not a customary and
incidental use of a residential property In addition, the use of tents or trailers is specifically
prohibited by paragraph 401 (3)(b) of the Zoning Bylaw
In add Rion, the tents on the property may constitute a nuisance as that term is used in section
74 of the Community Charter, SBC 2003, chapter 26.
We write to advise that you are required to bring the property into compliance with the Zoning
and Untidy and Unsightly Premises Bylaw on or before Friday, August 191h, 2011 Failure to
comply may lead to further enforcement action. This may be by way of a prosecution in the
Provincial Court which may result in a fine and an order pursuant to Section 263.1 of the
Community Charter requiring you to comply with the Zoning and Untidy and Unsightly Premises
Bylaw, by way of a Petition in the Supreme Court of British Columbia for a mandatory order
requiring you to cease the use of theproperty as a campground, to clean up the property and
W W W.YOUN GAN DERSON.CA
7616 - 808 Nelson Btreal Box 12147 Nelson Square Vancouver BC VbZ 2B2 I tel: 606 689 ]600 I Fax: b0L 6893444 I toll free: 1 800.665 3560
201 - 1461 Ellis Street Ricco Plaza Kelowna BC V1Y 2A3 I tel: 250 ]I2 1130 I fax: 250 )12 1180
ordering you to pay the City's legal costs, which may be in excess of 55,000.00 or by way of
remedial action requirement pursuant to division 12 of part 3 of the Community Charter.
Vours truly,
YOUNG, DERSON
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Geep Foots
Greater Heights
November 9, 2011
Flle No. 11-119920
Gordon E. Buttertield
22173 Cliff Ave
Maple Ridge, BC V2X 2L4
Dear Mr. Buttertield:
Re: Building Bylaw No. 6180.2003-Violations
22173 CINf Avenue, Maple Ridge, BC
PID #002-196-565 Roll # 4238500003
Proce Own r •ordon B df rti Id
I conducted an inspection at the above noted premises on October 11, 2011. My inspection
found that this residence does not comply with or provide the basic life, health and safety needs
as outlined in the Districts current Building Bylaw. The following is a list of hems that are not in
compliance with the bylaw.
• The electrical service to the building is overgrown by tree branches. This overgrowth is
causing untlue stress on the electrical service as it is now supporting vegetation. The
electrical code within the Districts Building Bylaw requires that this line is cleared and a
minimum clearance of 1 meter to the growth is maintained. For safety reasons, a
company familiar with the clearing of power lines is required to do the clearing.
• The gas stove is in a state of disrepair and is to be removed or serviced (h possible).
• Due to ingress of water through the roof, it is no longerfunctioning as an environmental
separation and is being degraded to the poim of losing its ability to pertorm its intended
structural function.
• Water ingress into the building through the roof antl walls has caused the interior space to
become moldy and wet which does not meet the codes minimum criteria for health. The
moisture and mold levels inside the building are not conducive to human habitation.
• Water ingress is causing the floor system to degrade beyond its serviceability.
• The addition to the rear of the building was constructed without permits and is rotting
away from the remainder of the structure. This addition is unsafe for use and is to be
removed immediately.
• Rodent infestation is evident and is a potential health dsk.
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• Theheating system is not currently functioning.
• The building is not being supplied with water preventing basic necessities from being met.
Based on this inspection, the building is to be vacated by December 5, 2011. The building is not
to be reoccupied until the above items have been rectified and the building has. been made fit
for human habitation. Should the building not be vacated by December 5, 2011 the electrical
and gas service will be disconnected until they are made code compliant.
ff you have any questions or concerns regarding the above please contact me by phone me at
604467-7389 or via e-mail at scoterolvink�maoleridge.ca. Our office hours are Monday -
Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.
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Chronological Complaints for 22173 Cliff Ave
March 2004 North fencing on private lot has decayed and allows people to enter
from the Salvation Army lot. Fence erected by the District for all
properties along the lane behind the Salvation Army.
May 2006 Officer attended site and noted overgrown lawn. Owner cut front lawn
but failed to cut the rear lawn after Officer left second notification to
cut the rear yard as well. Contractor called to site to cut the rear lawn
on June 2, 2006. Owner billed for work done by contractor.
November 2008 Officer attended site and noted backyard overgrown with blackberry
bushes. Mattress and other miscellaneous debris located in rear
yard along north property line. Officers noted food in shopping carts
stored in the carport. Male (known to police) located in small shed on
the Property indicates he pays the home owner rent to live there.
Owner did not respond to the Order and contractor was hired to
remove the debris on December 2, 2008. Owner billed for work done
by contractor.
February 2009 Officer attended site and noted garbage in the carport. More garbage
located on north property line. Owner did not respond to the Order.
Contractor called to the site on February 24, 2009 to remove debris
and clean the lot. Owner billed for work done by contractor.
August 2009 Officer attended site and noted overgrown grass and brambles and
garbage in carport. Owner did not respond to the Order. Contractor
called to the site to cut and clean the yard and remove the debris on
August 28, 2009. Owner billed for work done by the contractor.
January 2010 Complaint received from general public stating the carport is ½ full of
discarded materials. Owner did not respond to the Order. Contractor
called to the site on January 20, 2010 to remove the debris and clean
the lot. Owner billed for work done by the contractor.
July 2010 Officer attended site and noted rear yard overgrown with grass and
blackberry bushes. There was household refuse scattered in the rear
yard along with clothing, beds, bedding, computer parts, pieces of a
stove, strollers, wood and cardboard items. Owner did not respond to
the Order. Contractor called to the site. Owner billed for work done
by the contractor.
November 2010 Officer attended site and noted plastic bags, plastic sheeting, bicycle
parts, computer parts, clothing, luggage, mattress cover, blankets,
machine parts, un-bagged domestic garbage, food products, wooden
pallets and lumber. Owner did not respond to the Order. Contractor
called to the site on November 23, 2010 to remove the debris and
clean the yard. Owner billed for work done by contractor.
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July 2011 Complaint received from general public stating street people are
occupying the carport. Officers arrived to find one person sleeping in
the carport and two males smoking cigarettes with their belongings
nearby. An inspection of the rear yard revealed 2 separate camps
‘rented’ to at least 2 individuals. Officer contacted Owner and
explained Zoning violation and suggested posting signs stating no
unauthorized people permitted on the site. Several inspections and
conversations with Owner had little effect as homeless continued to
live in the carport and yard even after a demand letter was sent to the
Owner from the District of Maple Ridge solicitor. Owner did not
respond to Order. Contractor called to the site on or about August 2,
2011. Owner billed for work done by contractor.
September 2011 Officers attended site and noted street people wandering into rear
yard. Rear yard was checked to find that it was overgrown with grass
and weeds. A partially clothed male street person was located on the
rear steps of the dwelling. There was an accumulation of discarded
materials including carpet/drapery samples and clothing in a
cinderblock enclosure. A broken front window pane was partially
covered by an overgrown shrub. The opening is large enough for a
small child to climb through it. Owner did not respond to Order to
clean the yard. Officer then re-attended Property with Stephen Cote-
Rolvink, Manager Inspection Services and Liz Holitzki, Director
Licences Permits and Bylaws to discuss the deterioration of the
dwelling and carport. Officer subsequently attended Owner’s
workplace on October 4, 2011 to discuss replacing the window pane,
cutting the lawn, removing debris and allowing a building inspection
of the dwelling. Manager Inspection Services and Bylaw Officer were
given access to the dwelling on October 10, 2011. At that time,
Officer noted evidence of rat droppings in dining room. Owner
advised water has been shut off for 2 years and only one burner on
the stove works. The illegal addition on the northwest corner of the
dwelling has rotted so completely that it is unsafe to enter that area.
The front southeast facing bedroom has water damage and the roof
has collapsed. The exterior carport roof is rotten and large holes now
exist where there was once shingles. Manager Inspection Services
compiled a deficiencies report/letter which was mailed and posted on
the Property. Owner arranged for the repair of the window pane and
the work was completed by September 27, 2011. Officers continued
to communicate and work with the Owner who stated he was now
‘paying attention.’ The Owner failed to respond to the Order to cut
the grass and weeds in the rear yard. Contractor executed the work
on or about December 5, 2011. The deficiencies letter has received
no response. To date, no permits have been obtained and the water
remains shut-off to the dwelling.
February 2012 Officers attended site as a result of a complaint by the general public
who reported street people occupying the carport area once again.
Officer spoke with two clients of the Salvation Army who were
smoking in the carport. They stated they stopped there to be out of
the rain. The carport was set up with a small table, chairs and bench.
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The bench was covered with a cloth indicating someone had been
sleeping. On the ground near the two occupants of the carport,
Officers noted an empty liquor bottle. Behind the carport to the north,
Officers located a large accumulation of domestic garbage. The sign
that was once posted in the carport stating, ‘No unauthorized
persons’, has been removed. Photographs taken.
March 2012 Complaints received from member of the general public stating
numerous Salvation Army clients and associates are occupying the
carport once again. Officer attended and photographs taken.
September 14, 2011
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September 2011
July 2011
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District of Maple RidgeDistrict of Maple RidgeDistrict of Maple RidgeDistrict of Maple Ridge
TO:TO:TO:TO: His Worship Mayor Ernie Daykin DATE: DATE: DATE: DATE: April 30, 2012April 30, 2012April 30, 2012April 30, 2012
and Members of Council
FROM:FROM:FROM:FROM: Chief Administrative Officer ATTN: Council Workshop ATTN: Council Workshop ATTN: Council Workshop ATTN: Council Workshop
SUBJECTSUBJECTSUBJECTSUBJECT: New Building Bylaw 6925-2012
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The current Building Bylaw was adopted in 2003. Since then, the Provincial Government has
adopted a new BC Building Code, the new Safety Standards Act of BC, the Safety Standards
Electrical and Gas Regulations and the new Provincial Sewerage Regulations and their ongoing
amendments. A new updated bylaw is required to provide consistency with these new regulations.
The Bylaw (attached as Appendix I) is drafted to include regulatory wording intended to decrease the
risk of potential liability to the District associated with the monitoring of building, plumbing, gas and
electrical work carried on within the District of Maple Ridge. The adoption of the new proposed Bylaw
will allow for the repeal of the existing outdated Building Bylaw No. 6180-2003. It is intended that
following Council’s review at Workshop of the Bylaw will be forwarded to Committee of the Whole.
RECOMMENDATION:RECOMMENDATION:RECOMMENDATION:RECOMMENDATION:
1.1.1.1. That Maple Ridge Building Bylaw No. That Maple Ridge Building Bylaw No. That Maple Ridge Building Bylaw No. That Maple Ridge Building Bylaw No. 6925692569256925 ---- 2012201220122012 be referred to a future Committee of the be referred to a future Committee of the be referred to a future Committee of the be referred to a future Committee of the
Whole.Whole.Whole.Whole.
DISCUSSION: DISCUSSION: DISCUSSION: DISCUSSION:
a)a)a)a) Background ConteBackground ConteBackground ConteBackground Context:xt:xt:xt:
The attached Building Bylaw clarifies and defines the roles and responsibilities of municipal
building officials, professional engineers, architects and owners in terms of construction works
carried on within the District of Maple Ridge. Emphasis has been placed on design
professionals, project coordinators, contractors and owners to provide proper design and
construction details related to their permit application. Also, emphasis will be placed on
professional engineers and architects to conduct field reviews and provide certification ensuring
complex buildings meet the BC Building Code requirements. Municipal building officials monitor
the progress of construction and ensure that professional certification has been received.
The fee structure within the proposed Bylaw has not been changed or amended since 1998 and
requires updating to meet the actual cost of providing the service. However, at this time the
main focus is on brining in the new legislation governing the permitting process and therefore
staff will bring a further report back to Council recommending amendments to the fee structure.
Since the adoption of our current Building Bylaw 6180 – 2003 the Province has implemented
the new BC Safety Standards Act and Regulations. The Draft Bylaw has been crafted with
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appropriate references to that Act and Regulations relating to Gas and Electrical Safety
Standards that we are mandated to deliver to our citizens.
The Sewerage regulation has also come into effect since the adoption of the current Building
Bylaw and the Draft Building Bylaw makes appropriate references to that regulation.
The current BC Building Code was adopted at the end of December 2006 and the Draft Building
Bylaw has been written to incorporate revised design data specifically determined appropriate
for our municipality. The Bylaw has also been amended to reflect the ongoing changes to the BC
Building Code that have occurred since it adoption by the province including amendments that
deal with solar ready heating requirements in all new construction.
b)Citizen/Customer Implications:
The revisions incorporated within the Draft Building Bylaw have been discussed at our Builders
Forums. However, the base rate charges for all permit fees have not been reviewed since 1998.
This review will be the subject of a future report.
CONCLUSIONS:
The attached Building Bylaw has been prepared to clearly outline the roles and responsibilities
of all parties involved in the building construction process.The majority of the changes are
“housekeeping” amendments. The proposed Bylaw will ensure the District continues to require
that all the aspects of construction that relate to health, safety and the protection of persons
and property be carried on in an appropriate manner as specified in the new Building Bylaw.The
permit fee structure within the proposed Bylaw has not been changed.
_______________________________________________
Prepared by:E. S. (Liz) Holitzki
Director: Licences, Permits and Bylaws
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Approved by:Frank Quinn, MBA, P.Eng
General Manager, Public Works & Development Services
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Concurrence:J.L. (Jim) Rule
Chief Administrative Office
LH/jd
Appendix I
DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGE
Building Bylaw No.6925 -2012
A Bylaw to regulate the Construction, alteratio n, repair, demolition or moving of
buildings and Structures and the installation,alteration or repair of plumbing,
electrical working and equipment and gas piping, fittings and appliances in the
Municipality of Maple Ridge
WHEREAS section 692 (1) and (2) of the Local Government Act authorizes the Corporation of the
District of Maple Ridge, for the health, safety and protection of persons and property to regulate the
Construction, alteration, repair, or demolition of buildings and Structures by bylaw;
AND WHEREAS the Province of British Columbia has adopted a building code to govern standards in
respect of the Construction, alteration, repair and demolition of buildings in municipalities and
regional districts in the Province;
AND WHEREAS it is deemed necessary to provide for the administration of the building code;
NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL of the Corporation of the District of Maple Ridge, in open meeting
assembled, enacts as follows:
1.Citation
This bylaw be cited as the “Maple Ridge Building Bylaw No.6925 -2012” and;
That “Maple Ridge Building Bylaw No. 6180 –2003” as amended be repealed in its entirety.
2.Definitions
In this bylaw:
The following words and terms have the meanings set out in the current edition of the British
Columbia Building Code:assembly occupancy,Building,Building area,Building height,business and
personal services occupancy,care or detention occupancy,Constructor,coordinating registered
professional,designer,field review,high hazard industrial occupancy,industrial occupancy,low
hazard industrial occupancy,major occupancy,mercantile occupancy,medium hazard industrial
occupancy,occupancy,owner,plumbing system,registered professional,registered professional of
record,and residential occupancy. The following term has the same meaning as set out under
Section 55 of the Community Charter:Qualified Professional
The words and terms in Bold below have the following meanings:
“Accessory Building”means a Building which is customarily incidental, subordinate and
exclusively devoted to the uses contained within the principal Building;
“Agent”means a person appointed as an agent in writing by the owner of the Premises
authorizing such person to make application for a Building Permit or Occupancy Permit
pursuant to this Bylaw and to act for the Owner pursuant to this Bylaw;
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“B.C. Gas Safety Code”means the standards of the Canadian Gas Association and
amendments thereto as adopted by the B.C. Safety Standards Act and Gas Safety
Regulation pursuant thereto;
“Building Code”means the British Columbia Building Code current edition as adopted by the
Minister pursuant to section 692 (1) of the Local Government Act, as amended or re -
enacted from time to time.
“Building Official”includes The Chief Building Official, Building Inspectors, Gas/Plumbing
Inspectors, Electrical Inspectors, Trades Inspectors, Safety Officers and Plan Checkers
designated by the Corporation of the District of Maple Ridge.
"CC"-means the Community Charter [SBC 2003] Chapter 26 as amended or re-enacted from
time to time.
“Chief Building Official”is the Manager of Inspection Services / Local Safety Manager and
includes those Building Officials as designated by the Manager of Inspection Services
and the Director of Licensing, Permits and Bylaws.
“Complex Building”means:
2.1 all Buildings used for major occupancies classified as
2.1.1 assembly occupancies,
2.1.2 care or detention occupancies ,
2.1.3 high hazard industrial occupancies, and
2.2 all Buildings exceeding 600 square metres in Building area or exceeding three
storeys in Building height used for major occupancies classified as
2.2.1 residential occupancies,
2.2.2 business and personal services occupancies ,
2.2.3 mercantile occupancies,
2.2.4 medium and low hazard industrial occupancies;
“Construct”includes erect, install, replace, alter, enlarge, demolish, repair or move and any
excavation (excavation as defined in the B.C.Building Code);
“Construction”means the erection alteration, replacement, addition, removal, moving and
demolition of Buildings,Structures and of all appurtenances thereto including without
limitation,Plumbing, sewer, drainage, septic, heating, air conditioning, electrical, gas, oil
and other systems, fittings, appliances and accessories of every nature and kind, and
includes all site preparation, excavation, filling and grading;
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“Corporation”means the Corporation of the District of Maple Ridge;
“Council”means the Municipal Council of the Corporation;
“Electrical Code”means all those parts of the current Canadian Electrical Code CSA Standard
C22.1-02 including errata forming the B.C.Electrical Code and Electrical Safety
Regulation enacted by the B.C. Safety Standards Act;
“Electrical Equipment”means Electrical Equipment as defined in the Electrical Code;
“Gas Equipment”shall have the same meaning as that term defined in the Gas Safety
Regulation forming part of the BC Safety Standards Act;
“Health and Safety Aspects of The Work”means design and Construction regulated by Part 3,
Part 4, and sections 9.1, 9.4,9.5, 9.8, 9.9, 9.10, 9.12, 9.14, 9.15, 9.17, 9.18, 9.20,
9.21, 9.22, 9.23, 9.24, 9.31, 9.32, and 9.35 of Part 9 of the Building Code;
“Non Inhabitable”means an accessory residential Building which has no cooking, or kitchen
counter/cupboard facilities,bathing, or sleeping facilities and which is used solely as an
Accessory Building for storage or work shop purposes;
“Permit”includes a Building Permit, Occupancy Permit, Gas Permit,Plumbing Permit, Electrical
Permit and all other Permits required by this Bylaw;
“Plumbing”means any system or arrangement of one or more pipes, including fittings and
appliances attached thereto, in or upon any Premises, installed for the purpose of
supplying such Premises with potable water or for the conducting or carrying away of
waste water or of rain or surface water, including any required vent pipes and including
sprinkler systems and irrigation systems;
“Pond”-means any manufactured or constructed body of water of any size, which is installed
as a landscaping feature and is not intended for the purposes of swimming bathing or
human occupation.
“Pool”means any manufactured or constructed swimming Pool having the capacity to contain
water at a depth exceeding 450mm or with a water surface area exceeding 14 square
metres. A Pool includes any fence or other enclosing Structure, all Plumbing and
appurtenances necessary or convenient to the use of the Pool, but does not include self-
contained hot tubs with a locking co ver;
“Premises”includes any parcel of land together with all Buildings or Structures located
thereon;
“Simple Building”means Buildings of three storeys or less in Building height, having a Building
area not exceeding 600 square metres and used for major occupancies classified as
2.3 residential occupancies,
2.4 business and personal services occupancies ,
2.5 mercantile occupancies, or
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2.6 medium and low hazard industrial occupancies;
“Structure”means a Construction or portion thereof of any kind, whether fixed to, supported by
or sunk into land or water, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, includes any
pad or base of concrete, asphalt or other material designed to support or actually
supporting a mobile home; but specifically excludes landscaping, paving, decks less than
0.5 metres in height with no roofs and retaining Structures less than 0.5 metres in
height;
“Temporary”means a period of time not exceeding 12 months;
“Temporary Building”means a Building that has been granted approval for a fixed and limited
time not exceeding the expiration date of the authorizing Building Permit;
“Temporary Residential Use”means a temporary dwelling unit for the accommodation of a
relative of the property Owner.
3.Purpose of Bylaw
3.1 This bylaw, shall, notwithstanding any other provision herein, be interpreted in
accordance with this section.
3.2 This bylaw is enacted and retained for the purpose of regulating Construction within
the Corporation in the general public interest. The activities undertaken by or on
behalf of the Corporation pursuant to this bylaw are for the sole purpose of providing
a limited spot check for health, safety and the protection of persons and property. It
is not contemplated nor intended, nor does the purpose of this bylaw extend:
3.2.1 to the protection of owners, owner/builders or Constructors from economic
loss;
3.2.2 to the assumption by the Corporation of any responsibility for ensuring the
compliance by any owners, his or her representatives or any employees,
Constructors or designers retained by him or her, with the Building Code, the
requirements of this bylaw or any other applicable codes or standards;
3.2.3 to providing any person a warranty of design or workmanship with respe ct to
any Building or Structure for which a permit or occupancy permit is issued
under this bylaw;
3.2.4 to providing a warranty or assurance that Construction undertaken pursuant
to permits issued by the Corporation is free from latent, or any defects.
4.Permit Conditions
4.1 A permit is required whenever work regulated under this bylaw is to be undertaken.
4.2 Neither the issuance of a permit under this bylaw nor the acceptance or review of
plans, drawings or specifications or supporting documents, nor any inspections made
by or on behalf of the Corporation shall in any way relieve the owner or his or her
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representatives from full and sole responsibility to perform the work in strict
accordance with the Building Code,this bylaw and all other codes, standards and
applicable enactments.
4.3 It shall be the full and sole responsibility of the owner (and where the owner is acting
through a representative, the representative) to carry out the work in respect of which
the permit was issued in compliance with the Building Code,this bylaw and all other
applicable codes, standards and enactments.
4.4 Neither the issuance of a permit under this bylaw, the review and acceptance of the
design, drawings, plans or specifications, nor inspections made by a Building Official,
shall constitute a representation or warranty that the Building Code or the bylaw have
been complied with or the Building or Structure meets any standard of materials or
workmanship, and no person shall rely on any of those acts as establishing
compliance with the Building Code or this bylaw or any standard of Construction.
5.Scope and Exemptions
5.1 This bylaw applies to the design,Construction and occupancy of new Buildings and
Structures, and the alteration, re-Construction, demolition, removal, relocation and
occupancy of existing Buildings and Structures.
5.2 This bylaw does not apply to Buildings or Structures exempted by Division A -Part 1
of the Building Code except as expressly provided herein.
6.Prohibitions
6.1 No person shall commence or continue or suffer or permit the commencement or
continuance of any Construction, alteration, reconstruction, demolition,removal or
relocation of any Building or Structure, including excavation or other work related to
Construction unless a Building Official has issued a valid and subsisting permit for
the work.
6.2 No person shall demolish of suffer or permit the demolition of a Building or Structure
unless a Building Official has issued a valid and subsisting demolition permit for the
demolition.
6.3 No person shall move or suffer or permit the movement of a Building or Structure
unless a valid and subsisting moving permit has been issued by a Building Official for
the moving of the Building or Structure.
6.4 No person shall occupy or use or suffer or permit the occupancy or use of any
Building or Structure unless a valid and subsisting occupancy permit has been issued
by the Chief Building Official in accordance with sections 23.1 to 23.8 of this bylaw
for the Building or Structure, or contrary to the terms of any permit issued or any
notice given by the Chief Building Official.
6.5 No person shall or suffer or permit,unless authorized in writing by the Chief Building
Official, reverse, alter, deface, cover, remove or in any way tamper with any notice,
permit or certificate posted upon or affixed to a Building or Structure pursuant to this
bylaw.
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6.6 No person shall or suffer or permit any work that is substantially at variance with the
approved design, plans or specifications of a Building,Structure or other works for
which a permit has been issued, unless that variance has been accepted in writing by
a Building Official.
6.7 No person shall or suffer or permit the obstruction of the entry of a Building Official
or other authorized official of the Corporation on property in the administration of this
bylaw.
7.Building Officials
7.1 The Chief Building Official:
7.1.1 shall administer this bylaw;
7.1.2 shall keep records of permit applications,permits, notices and orders issued,
issues Permits for the purposes mentioned in this Bylaw, inspections and
tests made, and shall retain copies of all documents related to the
administration of this bylaw or microfilm copies of such documents, or retain
by any other acceptable means, copies of such documents;
7.1.3 may establish, if requested to do so, whether the methods or types of
Construction and types of materials used in the Construction of a Building or
Structure substantially conform to the requirements of the Building Code;
7.1.4 is designated Local Safety Manager for Electrical and Gas Safety Regulations
in accordance with the Safety Standards Act of BC, as amended;
7.1.5 may appoint Building Officials who shall be responsible to the Chief Building
Official and shall assist in the administration of this bylaw.
7.2 A Building Official:
7.2.1 may enter any land,Building or Premises at any reasonable time for the
purpose of ascertaining the terms of this bylaw are being observed;
7.2.2 shall, where any residence is occupied, obtain the consent of the occupant or
provide written notice to the occupant 24 hours in advance of entry; and
7.2.3 shall carry proper credentials confirming his or her status as a Building
Official.
7.3 A Building Official may order the correction of any work that is being or has been
done in contravention of this bylaw.
8.Applications
8.1 Every person shall apply for and obtain:
8.1.1 a permit before constructing, repairing or altering a Building,a Structure,
Plumbing works per Section 29, Gas works per Section 30, and/or Electrical
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works per Section 31. A permit shall be in the form provided by the Chief
Building Official and, if applicable, to be in accordance with section 11.1 of
this bylaw. Each Building or Structure to be constructed on a site requires a
separate building permit and shall be assessed a separate building permit
fee based on the value of that Building or Structure as determined in
accordance with Appendix “A” to this bylaw;
8.1.2 a moving permit before moving a Building or Structure; A moving permit shall
be in the form provided by the Chief Building Official;
8.1.3 a demolition permit before demolishing a Building or Structure; A demolition
permit shall be in the form provided by the Chief Building Official;
8.1.4 a fireplace and chimney permit prior to the Construction of a masonry
fireplace or the installation of a wood burning appliance or chimney unless
the works are encompassed by a valid building permit.A fireplace and
chimney permit shall be in the form provided by the Chief Building Official.
8.2 Application Exceptions
Except as herein specifically provided, where a Building or Structure or any part
thereof has been constructed prior to the adoption of this Bylaw, such Building or
Structure or part thereof shall not be required to be altered to comply herewith:
8.2.1 Where a Building or Structure or any part thereof is demolished or removed,
this bylaw applies to any part of the Building or Structure which remains on
the Premises and to all Construction done in connection with the demolition
or removal thereof;
8.2.2 Where a Building or Structure or any part thereof is moved to a site within the
Municipality, this Bylaw applies to any part of the Building or Structure which
is moved and to all Construction done in connection with the relocation
thereof;
8.2.3 Where the class of occupancy or use, as defined in the Building Code, of a
Building or any part thereof is changed, this Bylaw applies to any part of the
Building affected by the change;
8.2.4 Where a Building is damaged by any cause to the extent of more than fifty
percent (50%) of its assessed value as shown on the last assessment roll
upon which such Building was assessed, this Bylaw applies to the whole of
the Building and to all Construction done in connection with the repairs
thereto, and where the Building damage by any cause is fifty percent (50%) or
less of the assessed value as shown on the last a ssessment roll upon which
such Building was assessed, the Bylaw is only applicable to the damaged
part;
8.2.5 Storage and garden sheds and other accessory Buildings not exceeding
10m2 in floor area may be erected without a Building Permit, but such
Buildings shall comply with the applicable portions of the Building Code, this
bylaw, all other bylaws of the Corporation, and any other applicable
enactment concerning safety;
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8.2.6 Farm Buildings which are not used as dwellings shall comply with Part 1 of
the Canadian Farm Building Code current edition issued by the Associate
Committee on the National Building Code which is hereby adopted and made
a part of this Bylaw, and with all other applicable provisions of this Bylaw, all
other Bylaws of the Corporation and any other applicable enactment
concerning safety.
8.3 Certified Geotechnical Report for Applications
8.3.1 If the Chief Building Official considers that Construction would be on land that
is subject to or is likely to be subject to flooding, mud flows, debris flows,
debris torrents, erosion, land slip, rockfalls, subsidence or avalanche, the
Building Official may require the owner of land to provide the Chief Building
Official with a report certified by a professional engineer with experience in
geotechnical engineering that the land may be used safely for the use
intended.
8.3.2 Should the lands be of sufficient complexity the Chief Building Official may
require a third party review of the aforementioned report. The costs incurred
for this report will be born solely by applicant.
8.3.3 If a professional engineer with experience in geotechnical engineering
determines that land may not be used safely for the use intended, the Chief
Building Official must refuse to issue a building permit.
8.3.3.1 the Chief Building Official may issue a building permit in accordance
with 8.3.3 if a professional engineer with experience in geotechnical
engineering determines and certifies that the land may be used safely
for the use intended if the land is used in accordance with the
conditions specified in the professional’s report
8.3.4 A building permit under 8.3.2 may only be issued on the following conditions:
8.3.4.1 the owner of the land covenants with the munici pality to use the land
only in the manner determined and certified by the engineer as
enabling the safe use of the land for the use intended,
8.3.4.2 the covenant contains conditions respecting reimbursement by the
covenanter for any expenses that may be incurre d by the covenantee
as a result of a breach of a covenant under paragraph (a), and
8.3.4.3 the covenant be registered under section 219 of the Land Title Act.
8.4 Private Wells and Septic Systems
8.4.1 Except as hereinafter specifically provided, no Building Permit shall be issued
for the Construction of any Building where the property on which the
proposed Building is to be located has not been occupied during the previous
12 month period and is not served by a community water system until, a
certificate of well water quantity and potability in the form provided by the
Chief Building Official, certifying that the well or wells on the Premises will be
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capable of supplying at least 2,250 litres of potable water per day per
dwelling unit on a year round basis, has been submitted to the Chief Building
Official.
8.4.2 Where a certificate of well water quantity has been executed by a
Professional Engineer certifying that the well or wells on the Premises will be
capable of supplying at least 2,250 litres of water per day per dwelling unit
on a year round basis, the Chief Building Official may issue a Building Permit
prior to receiving a certificate of well water potability provided that the
applicant enters into an agreement with the Corporation to install any water
treatment system necessary to render the well water potable to the
satisfaction of the Authorizing Officer as designated by the Health Authori ty
prior to the occupancy of the Building and, as security for the carrying out of
the said agreement, deposits with the Corporation, in the form of cash, term
deposit or an irrevocable letter of credit issued by a financial institute
acceptable to the Corporation, a sum equal to the estimated cost of installing
the water treatment system but in no case shall be less than Five Thousand
Dollars per well ($5,000).
8.4.3 This Section does not apply where a proposed new Building is to replace an
existing Building on the same Premises and where there is an existing proven
source of potable ground water yielding 2,250 litres per day on a year round
basis.
8.4.4 Except as hereinafter specifically provided, no Building Permit shall be issued
for the Construction of any Building where the Premises on which the
proposed Building is to be located is not served by a public sanitary sewer
system until a filing has been received by the Health Authority for the
installation of a septic sewage disposal system. Confirmation is required to
be submitted to the Chief Building Official by an “Authorized Person”, as
defined in the Sewerage System Regulation of BC -relating to small building
additions and accessory buildings -has provided written assurances that the
Construction is not impacting on the existing septic sewage disposal system.
8.4.5 Where an alternate method of sewage disposal is required due to soil
conditions and where a filing has been registered at the Health Authority to
allow Construction to proceed prior to the installation of the alternate sewage
disposal system, the Chief Building Official may issue a Building Permit prior
to the installation of the alternate sewage disposal system provided that the
applicant enters into an agreement with the Corporation assuring that the
alternate sewage system shall be installed in accordance with the filing made
at the Health Authority, prior to the occupancy of the Building and, as security
for the carrying out of the said agreement, deposits with the Corporation, in
the form of cash, term deposit or an irrevocable letter of credit issued by a
financial institute acceptable to the Corporation, a sum equal to the
estimated cost of installing the alternate sewage disposal system but in no
case shall be less than Five Tho usand Dollars ($5,000) minimum.
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9.Applications for Complex Buildings
9.1 An application for a building permit with respect to a Complex Building shall;
9.1.1 be made in the form provided by the Chief Building Official, signed by the
owner, or a signing officer if the owner is a corporation, and the coordinating
registered professional;
9.1.2 be accompanied by the owner’s acknowledgment of responsibility and
undertakings made in the form provided by the Chief Building Official, signed
by the owner, or a signing officer if the owner is a corporation;
9.1.3 include a site plan showing:
9.1.3.1 the bearing and dimensions of the parcel taken from the registered
subdivision plan;
9.1.3.2 the legal description and civic address of the parcel;
9.1.3.3 the location and dimensions of all statutory rights of way, easements
and setback requirements;
9.1.3.4 the location and dimensions of all existing and proposed Buildings or
Structures on the parcel;
9.1.3.5 setbacks to the natural boundary of any lake, swamp, pond or
watercourse where the Corporation‘s land use regulations establish
siting requirements related to flooding;
9.1.3.6 the existing and finished ground levels to an established datum at or
adjacent to the site and the geodetic elevation of the underside of the
floor system of a Building or Structure where the Corporation of the
District of Maple Ridge’s land use regulations establish siting
requirements related to minimum floor elevation; and
9.1.3.7 the location, dimension and gradient of parking and driveway access;
9.1.4 include floor plans showing the dimensions, heights and uses of all areas:
the dimensions and height of crawl and roof spaces; the location, size and
swing of doors; the location, size and opening of windows; floor, wall, and
ceiling finishes;Plumbing fixtures; structural elements;and stair dimensions.
9.1.5 include a cross section through the Building or Structure illustrating
foundations, drainage, ceiling heights and Construction systems;
9.1.6 include elevations of all sides of the Building or Structure showing finish
details, roof slopes, windows, doors, proposed and finished grades at and
beyond the building face to provide an accurate representation of finished
grade levels and their impact on building elements and access points;
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9.1.7 include cross-sectional details drawn at an appropriate scale and at sufficient
locations to illustrate that the Building or Structure substantially conforms to
the Building Code;
9.1.8 include copies of approvals required under any enactment relating to health
or safety, including, without limitation, sewage dispos al permits, highway
access permits and Health Authority approval;
9.1.9 include a letter of assurance in the form as provided in Division C -Part 2 of
the Building Code, signed by the owner, or a signing officer of the owner if the
owner is a corporation, and the coordinating registered professional.
9.1.10 include letters of assurance in the form provided in Division C -Part 2 of the
current edition of the Building Code, each signed by such registered
professionals of record as the Building Official or Building Code may require
to prepare the design for and conduct field reviews of the Construction of the
Building or Structure;
9.1.11 include two copies of specifications and three sets of drawings at a scale of
¼”:1’-0”, 1:50, or another suitable scale of the design prepared by each
registered professional of record and including the information set out in
sections 9.1.4 –9.1.7 of this bylaw;
9.1.12 may require structural drawings sealed by a Qualified Professional as
provided for under Section 55 (1)(d) of the CC for all new construction or
additions to existing buildings;
9.2 In addition to the requirements of section 9.1, the following may be required by a
Building Official to be submitted with a building permit application for the
Construction of a Complex Building where the complexity of the proposed Building or
Structure or siting circumstances warrant:
9.2.1 site servicing drawings, including sufficient detail of off -site services to
indicate locations at the property line, prepared and sealed by a registered
professional, in accordance with the Corporation’s subdivision servicing
bylaw;
9.2.2 a section through the site showing grades,Buildings,Structures, parking
areas and driveways;
9.2.3 any other information required by the Building Official or the Building Code to
establish substantial compliance with this bylaw, the Building Code and other
bylaws and enactments relating to the Building or Structure.
10.Applications for Simple Buildings
10.1 An application for a building permit with respect to a Simple Building shall;
10.1.1 be in the form provided by the Chief Building Official, signed by the owner, or
a signing officer if the owner is a corporation;
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10.1.2 be accompanied by the owner’s acknowledgment of responsibility and
undertakings made in the form provided by the Chief Building Official, signed
by the owner, or a signing officer if the owner is a corporation;
10.1.3 include a site plan showing:
10.1.3.1 the bearing and dimensions of the parcel taken from the registered
subdivision plan;
10.1.3.2 the legal description and civic address of the parcel;
10.1.3.3 the location and dimensions of all statutory rights of way,
easements and setback requirements;
10.1.3.4 the location and dimensions of all existing and proposed Buildings
or Structures on the parcel;
10.1.3.5 setbacks to the natural boundary of any lake, swamp, pond or
watercourse where the Corporation of the District of Maple Ridge’s
land use regulations establish siting requirements related to
flooding;
10.1.3.6 the existing and finished ground levels to an established datum at
or adjacent to the site and the geodetic elevation of the underside
of the floor system of a Building or Structure where the Corporation
of the District of Maple Ridge’s land use regulations establish siting
requirements related to minimum floor elevation; and
10.1.3.7 the location, dimension and gradient of parking and driveway
access;
10.1.3.8 the comprehensive lot grading required to establish Building or
Structure height compliance with the District of Maple Ridge’s
Zoning Bylaw;
10.1.4 include floor plans showing the dimensions, heights and uses of all areas: the
dimensions and height of crawl and roof spaces; the location, size and swing
of doors; the location, size and opening of windows; floor, wall, and ceiling
finishes;Plumbing fixtures; structural elements; and stair dimensions.
10.1.5 include a cross section through the Building or Structure illustrating
foundations, drainage, ceiling heights and Construction systems;
10.1.6 include elevations of all sides of the Building or Structure showing finish
details, roof slopes, windows, doors, proposed and finished grades at and
beyond the building face to provide an accurate representation of finished
grade levels and their impact on building elements and access points;
10.1.7 include cross-sectional details drawn at an appropriate scale and at sufficient
locations to illustrate that the Building or Structure substantially conforms to
the Building Code;
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10.1.8 include copies of approvals required under any enactment relating to health
or safety, including, without limitation, sewage disposal permits, highway
access permits and Health Authority a pproval;
10.1.9 include a foundation design prepared by a registered professional in
accordance with Part 4 of the Building Code, accompanied by letters of
assurance in the form provided in Division C -Part 2 of the current edition of
the Building Code, signed by the registered professional of record, unless;
10.1.9.1 the requirements of section 10.1.9 are waived by a Building Official
because the Building Official required a professional engineer’s
report pursuant to section 56 of the CC and the building permit is
issued in accordance with section 56 of the CC, (see section 8.3)
or;
10.1.9.2 documentation, prepared and sealed by a registered professional,
is provided certifying that the foundation design substantially
complies with section 9.4.4 of Part 9 the Building Code and the
foundation excavation substantially complies with section 9.12 of
Part 9 of the Building Code.
10.1.10 include two copies of specifications and two sets of drawings at a scale of
¼”: 1’-0”, 1:50, or another suitable scale of the design including the
information set out in sections 10.1.4 to 10.1.9 of this bylaw.
10.2 In addition to the requirements of section 10.1, every new dwelling of residential
occupancy must be constructed with the ability to install a solar domestic hot water
heating system. The current “Solar Hot Water Ready Regulation” as amended, is
hereby adopted and form part of this Bylaw. Construction pursuant to this regulation
shall follow the form as prescribed in Appendix B of this bylaw.
10.3 In addition to the requirements of section 10.1, the following may be required by a
Building Official to be submitted with a building permit application for the
Construction of a Simple Building where the project involves two or more buildings,
which in the aggregate total more than 1000 square metres of building area, or two
or more buildings that will contain four or more dwelling units, or otherwise where the
complexity of the proposed Building or Structure or siting circumstances warrant:
10.3.1 site servicing drawings, including s ufficient detail of off-site services to
indicate locations at the property line, prepared and sealed by a registered
professional, in accordance with the Corporation of the District of Maple
Ridge’s subdivision servicing bylaw;
10.3.2 a section through the site showing grades,Buildings,Structures, parking
areas and driveways;
10.3.3 a roof plan and roof height calculations;
10.3.4 structural, electrical, mechanical or fire suppression drawings prepared and
sealed by a registered professional;
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10.3.5 letters of assurance in the form provided in Division C -Part 2 of the current
edition of the Building Code, signed by the registered professional of record ;
10.3.6 any other information required by the Building Official,Building Code, B.C.
Safety Standards Act including the B.C. Gas Safety Regulation and Code or
the Electrical Safety Regulation and Code to establish substantial compliance
with this bylaw, the Building Code and other bylaws and enactments relating
to the Building or Structure.
10.4 In addition to the requirements of section 1 0.1, the following shall be required by a
Building Official to be submitted with a building permit application for the
Construction of a Simple Building where the project involves an infill lot in an already
established subdivision:
10.4.1 include a current posting and topographic survey of the land prepared by a
land surveyor registered in the Province of B.C.,
10.4.2 include invert elevations of the municipal connections at the property line
and establish the minimum building elevation to ensure gravity feed of the
storm and sanitary sewers to the municipal connections. Should storm
outfall be to a ditch then invert elevation is to be 250mm from crest of ditch
or as determined by the Municipal Engineer.
11.Professional Plan Certification
11.1 The letters of assurance in the form provided in Division C -Part 2 of the current
edition of the Building Code. and provided pursuant to sections 9.1.10, 10.1.9,
10.3.5, and 19.1 of this bylaw are relied upon by the Corporation and its Building
Officials as certification that the design and plans to which the letters of assurance
relate comply with the Building Code and other applicable enactments relating to
safety.
11.2 A building permit issued for the Construction of a Complex Building, or for a Simple
Building for which a Building Official required professional design pursuant to section
10.3.4 and letters of assurance pursuant to section 10.3.5 of this bylaw, shall be in
the form provided by the Chief Building Official.
11.3 A building Permit issued pursuant to section 11.1 of this bylaw shall include a notice
to the owner that the building Permit is issued in reliance upon the certification of the
registered professionals of record that the design and plans submitted in support of
the application for the building Permit comply with the Building Code and other
applicable enactments relating to safety.
11.4 When a building permit is issued in accordance with section 11.1 of this bylaw the
permit fee shall be reduced by 5% of the fees payable pursuan t to Appendix “A” to
this bylaw, up to a maximum reduction of $500.00 (five hundred dollars).
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12.Fees and Charges
12.1 In addition to applicable fees and charges required under other bylaws, a permit fee,
calculated in accordance with Appendix “A”, “D”, “E”and “F” to this bylaw, shall be
paid in full upon issuance of any permit under this bylaw.
12.2 The appropriate plan-processing fee as set out in Appendix “A”, “D”, “E” and “F” shall
accompany an application made for a permit to this bylaw.
12.3 Where, due to non-compliance with this bylaw, more than two inspections are
necessary when one inspection is normally required, for each inspection after the
second inspection, a re-inspection fee as set out in Appendix “A”, “D”, “E” and “F” to
this bylaw shall be paid prior to additional inspections being performed.
12.4 Where a required permit inspection is requested to be done after the hours during
which the offices of the Corporation are normally open, an inspection charge shall be
payable based on the time actually spe nt in making such inspection, including travel
time, as set out in Appendix “A”, “D”, “E” and “F” to this bylaw.
12.5 The fees as set out in Appendix "A", "D", "E" and "F" to this bylaw shall be adjusted
annually and implemented on the 15th day of January in t he following year. This
annual adjustment shall be based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI)-as established
by Statistics Canada -based on the previous 12 month period ending December.
13.Building Permits
13.1 When:
13.1.1 a completed application in compliance with section 9 or 10 of this bylaw,
including all required supporting documentation has been submitted;
13.1.2 the owner or his or her representative has paid all applicable fees set out in
12.1 of this bylaw;
13.1.3 the owner or his or her representative has paid all charges and met all
requirements imposed by any other statute or bylaw;
13.1.4 no covenant, agreement, or regulation of the Corporation authorizes the
permit to be withheld;
a Building Official shall issue the permit for which the application is made.
13.2 When the application is in respect of a Building that includes, or will include, a
residential occupancy, the building permit must not be issued unless the owner
provides evidence pursuant to section 30 (1) of the Home Owner Protection Act, SBC
1998 Chapter 31, and amendments thereto, that the proposed Building:
13.2.1 is covered by home warranty insurance, and
13.2.2 the Constructor is a licensed residential builder.
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13.3 Section 13.2 of this bylaw does not apply if the Owner is not required to be licensed
and to obtain home warranty insurance in accordance with sections 20 (1) or 30 (1)
of the Home Owner Protection Act, SBC 1998 Chapter 31, and amendments thereto.
14.Change of Plans:
14.1 The plans and specifications for any Building,Structure,Plumbing,Electrical
Equipment or gas Construction for which a Building Permit,Plumbing Permit,
Electrical Permit and or Gas Permit has been issued shall not be altered unless such
alteration is approved in writing by the Chief Building Official.
14.2 No person shall do any Construction that is at variance with the description, plans
and specifications submitted with the application for a Building Permit,Plumbing
Permit, Electrical Permit and or Gas Permit which has been issued pursuant to this
Bylaw, unless such change has been approved in writing by the Chief Building
Official.
15.Revocation of Permit:
15.1 Where an applicant fails to obtain or provide the necessary documentation to
complete a Building Permit,Plumbing Permit, Electrical Permit and or Gas Permit
within 60 calendar days of being notified that the same is ready for issuance or in
need of additional information, unless an extension has been granted by the Chief
Building Official, the application shall be deemed null and void and any fees paid in
respect of such application shall be forfeited and any documentation submitted may
be destroyed.
15.2 Every Building Permit,Plumbing Permit, Electrical Permit and or Gas Permit is issued
subject to the following conditions:
15.2.1 the Construction shall commence within 6 months from the date the
Building Permit,Plumbing Permit, Electrical Permit and or Gas Permit is
issued;
15.2.2 the Construction shall not be discontinued or suspended for a period in
excess of 12 months;
15.2.3 the Construction shall be completed within 24 months from the date the
Building Permit,Plumbing Permit, Electrical Permit and or Gas Permit is
issued; and
15.2.4 In the event that any conditions in clauses 15.2.1, 15.2.2 or 15.2.3 of this
subsection are breached, the Building Permit,Plumbing Permit, Electrical
Permit and or Gas Permit authorizing the Construction shall forthwith expire
and shall be without force and effect.
15.3 The Chief Building Official may revoke a Building Permit,Plumbing Permit, Electrical
Permit and or Gas Permit if;
15.3.1 there is a contravention of any condition under which that Building Permit,
Plumbing Permit, Electrical Permit and or Gas Permit was issued;
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15.3.2 the Building Permit,Plumbing Permit, Electrical Permit and or Gas Permit
was issued on the basis of incorrect information provided by the owner, his
agent, his contractor or a Registered Professional; or
15.3.3 there is a violation of this Bylaw or other relevant Bylaws and any other
applicable enactment concerning safety.
16.Permit Fee Refund
16.1 Where an Owner or his agent applies in writing for the cancellation of a Building
Permit,Plumbing Permit, Electrical Permit and or Gas Permit issued under this
Bylaw, 75% of any Permit fee paid in excess of $150.00 may be refunded to the
holder of the Permit, provided;
16.1.1 the Building Permit,Plumbing Permit, Electrical Permit and or Gas Permit
had not expired at the time the application for cancellation was received;
and
16.1.2 no Construction had commenced under that Building Permit,Plumbing
Permit, Electrical Permit and or Gas Permit.
17.Permit Transfer and Limitations
17.1 No Building Permit,Plumbing Permit, Electrical Permit and or Gas Permit issued
pursuant to this Bylaw shall be transferred or assigned until the holder of the
Building Permit,Plumbing Permit, Electrical Permit and or Gas Permit has received
in writing:
17.1.1 approval from the Chief Building Official for the transfer or assignment; and
17.1.2 has paid the prescribed transfer fee as set out in Schedules “A, D, E, & F”
hereto.
17.2 A Building Official may extend the period of time set out under sections 15.2.1 and
15.2.2 where Construction has not been commenced or has been discontinued due
to adverse weather, strikes, material or labour shortages, or similar hardship beyond
the owner’s control.
17.3 A Building Official may issue a foundation permit in the form provided by the Chief
Building Official, prior to the issuance of a building permit.
17.4 A Building Official may issue a building permit for a portion of a Building or Structure
before the design, plans and specifications for the entire Building or Structure have
been accepted, provided sufficient information has been provided to the Corporation
to demonstrate to the Building Official that the portion authorized to be constructed
substantially complies with this and other applicable bylaws and the permit fee
applicable to that portion of the Building or Structure has been paid. The issuance of
the permit notwithstanding, the requirements of this bylaw apply to the remainder of
the Building or Structure as if the permit for the portion of the Building or Structure
had not been issued.
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17.5 When a site has been excavated under a foundation permit issued pursuant to
section 17.3 of this bylaw and a building permit is not subsequently issued or a
subsisting building permit has expired in accordance with the requirements of
section 15.2, but without the Construction of the Building or Structure for which the
building permit was issued having commenced, the owner shall fill in the excavation
to restore the original gradients of the site within 60 days of being served notice by
the Corporation to do so.
18.Disclaimer of Warranty or Representation
18.1 Neither the issuance of a permit under this bylaw, the review and acceptance of the
design, drawings, plans or specifications, nor inspections made by a Building Official,
shall constitute a representation or warranty that the Building Code or the bylaw have
been complied with or the Building or Structure meets any standard of materials or
workmanship, and no person shall rely on any of those acts as establishing
compliance with the Building Code or this bylaw or any standard of Construction.
19.Professional Design and Field Review
19.2 When a Building Official considers that the site conditions, size or complexity of a
development or an aspect of a development warrant, he or she may require a
registered professional to provide design and plan certification and field review
supported by letters of assurance in the form provided in Division C -Part 2 of the
current edition of the Building Code.
19.3 Prior to the issuance of an occupancy permit for a Complex Building, or Simple
Building in circumstances where letters of assurance have been required in
accordance with sections 10.1.9, 10.3.5, or 19.1 of this bylaw, the owner shall
provide the Corporation with letters of assurance in the form provided in Division C -
Part 2 of the current edition of the Building Code.
19.4 When a registered professional provides letters of assurance in accordance with
sections 9.1.10, 10.1.9, 10.3.5, or 19.2 of this bylaw, he or she shall also provide
proof of professional liability insurance to the Building Official in the form provided by
the Chief Building Official, except that proof of professional liability insurance in
respect of building envelope matters need not be provided if the owner grant to the
Corporation a covenant registerable under Section 219 of the Land Title Act requiring
that the building envelope, in respect of which the registered professional of record
has provided design or field review services, be monitored, maintained and repaired
in accordance with the recommendations of the registered professional of record as
set out in the covenant, and containing a full release and indemnity of this
Corporation in respect of claims of any nature arising from any defect in design,
installation or performance of the building envelope.
20.Responsibilities of the Owner
20.1 Every owner shall ensure that all Construction complies with the Building Code,B.C.
Safety Standards Act referencing the Gas Safety Regulation and Code and the
Electrical Safety Regulation and Code,this bylaw, other Municipal Bylaws and other
applicable enactments respecting safety.
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20.2 Every owner to whom a permit is issued shall be responsible for the cost of repair of
any damage to municipal works and property that occurs in the course of the work
authorized by the permit. (see Section 22)
20.3 Every owner to whom a permit is issued shall, during Construction:
20.3.1 keep a copy of the accepted designs, plans and specifications on the
property and keep inspection records in a conspicuous place
20.3.2 post the civic address on the property in a location visible from any adjoining
streets.
21.Surveyor's Certificate
21.1 Where the market value of a proposed Building will exceed $1,000.00 and such
Building is being constructed or will be constructed upon a concrete foundation or
pad, the Chief Building Official may require that the applicant submit a Surveyor's
Certificate showing the geodetic elevations of the forms and the location of the forms
in relation to the boundaries of the parcel upon which the Building is being or will be
constructed. An original copy of this certificate is required to be presented to the
Building Official on site at the time of the inspection.
21.2 No Building or Structure shall be constructed on any parcel in such a manner that it
encroaches upon any adjoining parcels or crosses any par cel boundary.
22.Inspections
22.2 When a registered professional provides letters of assurance in accordance with
sections 9.1.9, 10.1.9, 10.3.5, or 19.2 of this bylaw, the Corporation will rely solely
on field reviews undertaken by the registered professional of record and the letters of
assurance submitted pursuant to section 19.2 of this bylaw as certification that the
Construction substantially conforms to the design, plans and specifications and that
the Construction complies with the Building Code, this bylaw and other applicable
enactments respecting safety.
22.3 Notwithstanding section 22.1 of this bylaw, a Building Official may attend the site
from time to time during the course of Construction to ascertain that the field reviews
are taking place and to monitor the field reviews undertaken by the registered
professionals of record.
22.4 A Building Official may attend periodically at the site of the Construction of simple
Buildings or Structures to ascertain whether the health and safety aspects of the
work are being carried out in substantial conformance with the applicable portions of
the Building Code, this bylaw and any other applicable enactment concerning safety.
Building
22.5 The owner, or there representative, shall give at least 24 hours notice to the
Corporation when requesting an inspection and shall obtain an inspection and
receive a Building Official’s acceptance of the following aspects of the work prior to
concealing them:
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22.5.1 the foundation and footing forms, before concrete is poured;
22.5.2 installation of perimeter drain tiles and damp-proofing, prior to backfilling;
22.5.3 the preparation of ground, including ground cover, when required, prior to the
placing of a concrete slab;
22.5.4 rough-in of factory built chimneys and fireplaces and solid fuel burning
appliances;
22.5.5 the framing and sheathing;
22.5.6 installation of rain screen;
22.5.7 installation of backing board prior to the installation of cultured stone or
stucco;
22.5.8 installation of insulation and vapour barrier;
22.5.9 the health and safety aspects of the work when the Building or Structure is
substantially complete and ready for but prior to occupancy.
22.6 No aspect of the work referred in section 22.4.1 -8 of this bylaw shall be concealed
until a Building Official has accepted it in writing.
22.7 The requirements of section 22.4.2 -9 of this bylaw do not apply to any aspect of the
work that is the subject of a registered professional of records letter of assurance
provided in accordance with sections 9.1.10, 10.1.9, 10.3.5, paragraph 19.1 and
19.2 of this bylaw.
Electrical
22.8 The holder of an electrical permit shall give at least 24 hours notice (contractors via
declaration only) to the Corporation when requesting an inspection and shall obtain
an inspection and receive an Electrical Safety Officer’s acceptance of the following
aspects of the electrical work prior to concealing them.
22.8.1 after all underground electrical Construction is complete, but prior to the
placing of any concrete or backfill;
22.8.2 after electrical rough-in wiring but prior to framing;
22.8.3 electrical final inspection must be performed prior to the final Building
inspection,
Plumbing
22.9 The holder of a plumbing permit shall give at least 24 hours notice to the Corporation
when requesting an inspection and shall obtain an inspection and receiv e a building
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official’s acceptance of the following aspects of the plumbing work prior to
concealing them.
22.9.1 after the installation of foundation drains, dampproofing and drain rock,
sanitary sewer lines, storm sewer lines, water lines, sumps and storm water
infiltration systems is complete, but prior to the backfilling of foundations;
22.9.2 after all underground Plumbing Construction is complete, but prior to the
placing of any concrete or backfill;
22.9.3 after the installation of in slab radiant heat piping wher e required, but prior to
the pouring of concrete slabs;
22.9.4 after Plumbing rough-in, but prior to framing;
22.9.5 Plumbing final inspection must be performed prior to the final Building
inspection,
Gas
22.10 The holder of a gas permit shall give at least 24 hours notice to the Corporation when
requesting an inspection and shall obtain an inspection and receive a Gas Safety
Officer’s acceptance of the following aspects of the gas work prior to concealing
them.
22.10.1 after all underground gas Construction is complete, but prior to the placing
of any concrete or backfill;
22.10.2 after heating duct installations, gas venting installations, gas piping
installations, but prior to framing;
22.10.3 gas final inspection must be performed prior to the final Building inspection,
23.Occupancy Permits
23.1 No person shall occupy a Building or Structure or part of a Building or Structure until
an occupancy permit has been issued, in the form set out in schedule “C” to this
bylaw, by the Chief Building Official
23.2 An occupancy permit shall not been issued unless:
23.2.1 all letters of assurance have been submitted when required in accordance
with sections 9.1.10, 10.1.9, and 10.3.5, of this bylaw, or
23.2.2 all aspects of the work requiring inspection and an acceptance pursuant to
section 22.4 of this bylaw have been inspected and accepted and;
23.2.3 All the requirements of this Bylaw, other relevant Bylaws of the District and
any other applicable enactment concerning safety as evidenced by inspection
approvals pursuant to sections 22.7, 22.8 and 22.9.
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23.3 The type of occupancy or use of a Building for which an Occupancy Permit has been
issued shall not be changed to any other type of occupancy or use which is not
specifically approved in the occupancy Permit until a new occupancy Permit therefore
has been issued by the Chief Building Official.
23.4 The site must be identified in accordance with the Corporation’s House Numbering
Bylaw for emergency vehicle and inspection purposes during Construction.
Permanent address must be in place prior to occupancy.
23.5 Before an occupancy Permit is granted, all Provisional Occupancy Permit fees and
any other Municipal fees shall be paid.
Provisional Occupancy Permit
23.6 The Chief Building Official may issue an occupancy permit for part of a Building or
Structure when that part of the Building or Structure is self-contained, provided with
essential services and meets requirements set out in section 23.2 of this bylaw.
Upon the written request of the holder of a Building Permit or the owner of a Building
for which a Building Permit has been issued, and on payment of fees required as per
schedules A, D, E and F the Chief Building Official may issue a provisional occupancy
Permit where such provisional occupancy will not jeopardize the health or safety of
the occupants of the Building. Planning and Engineering department approvals are
necessary prior to the granting of the provisional occupancy Permit..
No Provisional Occupancy Permit may be issued unless:
23.6.1 The exterior finishes of the Building are substantially complete;
23.6.2 A permanent address pursuant to Maple Ridge House Numbering Bylaw has
been assigned and posted on the Building;
23.6.3 It sets out the date of expiry of the Provisional Occupancy Permit; and
23.6.4 Where Registered Professionals are engaged in the inspection process a
certified statement from them that the provisional occupancy applied for will
not jeopardize the health or safety of occupants of the Building.
23.7 The Chief Building Official may require as a condition of issuance of a Provisional
Occupancy Permit that the owner provide security equal to the value of part or all of
outstanding Construction required to complete the Building.
23.8 The site identified as per the Corporation’s House Numbering Bylaw for emergency
vehicles and inspection purposes during Construction. Permanent address must be
in place prior to provisional occupancy.
Where other items, not of health or safety concerns, relating to Building or site issues not
covered by security already deposited with the Corporation, the Director may require an
amount of security equal to the value of outstanding Construction.
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24.Site Grades:
24.1 Where the natural grade of any land is altered for any reason, all slopes shall be
suitably landscaped or retained to prevent soil erosion and escape of water to or
from adjacent Premises. Existing slopes, which are adequately retained by trees,
shrubs, turf, rock or any combination thereof, shall not require further treatment.
24.2 All walls, grade transitions and methods of soil retention shall be shown on the site
plan including all details of Construction. Any wall (method of soil retention) over 1
metre high shall be structurally engineered except that in geotechnically sensitive
areas, the Chief Building Official may require a Geotechnical Engineer to design and
inspect the method of retention. A registered professional shall supervise the design
and Construction of a retaining Structure greater than 1.0 metre in height. Sealed
copies of the design plan and field review reports prepared by the registered
professional of record for all retaining Structures greater than 1.0 metre in height
shall be submitted to a Building Official prior to acceptance of the works.
24.3 Any retaining wall (method of soil retention) or grade alteration over 0.50 metres will
require a Permit for grade alteration or retaining wall(s) except that where the
retaining wall(s) have been identified on the initial Building Permit application, no
separate retaining wall Permit will be required.
25.Design Data
25.1 The following climatic design data shall be utilized for the design of Buildings in the
Municipality:
25.1.1 January 2 1/2 percent Design Temperature:-9oC
25.1.2 January l percent Design Temperature:-11oC
25.1.3 July 2 1/2 percent Design Drybulb Temperature: 30oC
25.1.4 July 2 1/2 percent Design Wetbulb Temperature: 20oC
25.1.5 Annual Total Degree-days below 18oC: 3050
25.1.6 Maximum Fifteen-minute rainfall: 10mm
25.1.7 Maximum One-day rainfall: 134mm 1/50
25.1.8 25.1.8 Annual Rain:1800mm
25.1.9 Annual Total Precipitation: 1950mm
25.1.10 Moisture Index: 1.86
25.1.11 Driving Rain Wind Pressure Pa, 1/5: 160
25.1.12 Ground snow load (kPa):
25.1.13
0-45 metres elevation: 1/50 SS =2.4 kPa (design weight based on snow depth)
SR = 0.2 kPa (design weight added for rain)
SS + SR = 2.6 kPa calculated ground snow load
Cb = 0.45 for entire roofs not exceeding 4.3 m / 0.55 m for
all other roofs
Above 45 Metres:0.008 x (Site elev. in Metres) + 2.04 kPa = SS
0.001 x (Site elev. in Metres) + 0.2 kPa = SR
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CbSS +SR = specified snow load
25.1.13 Hourly Wind Pressures:Probability 1/10 = 0.36kN/m2
Probability 1/50 = 0.47kN/m2
25.1.14 Seismic Data:Sa (0.2) = 0.97
Sa (0.5) = 0.65
Sa (1.0) = 0.32
Sa (2.0) = 0.17
PGA = 0.48
26.Temporary Buildings
26.1 Application for a Building Permit for a Temporary Building shall be in writing, signed
by the applicant and shall be accompanied by:
26.1.1 plans showing the location of the proposed Temporary Building or Structure
and Construction details thereof;
26.1.2 an explanation of the intended use for the proposed Temporary Building or
Structure;
26.1.3 an agreement with the Corporation executed by the applicant, that the
applicant will remove the Temporary Building or Structure from the Premises
and leave the site in a safe, tidy and sanitary condit ion upon the expiration of
the Temporary Building Permit; and
26.1.4 cash, term deposit or an irrevocable letter of credit issued by a financial
institute acceptable to the Corporation in the amount $10,000.00 minimum
up to a maximum of $20,000.00, based on a va lue of 25% of the Building as
security for the carrying out of the agreement to remove the Temporary
Building or Structure.
26.2 If, upon the expiration of the Temporary Building Permit, the Permit holder does not
remove the Temporary Building or Structure from the Premises and leave the site in a
satisfactory condition, the Corporation may do so at the Permit holder's expense and
may deduct the cost of so doing from the security deposit. If the security deposit is
not adequate to cover the said cost the Permit holder shall pay to the Corporation
any cost in excess of the security deposit.
26.3 Notwithstanding the foregoing, a Temporary Building or Structure which is rendered
Non Inhabitable and which conforms with all Bylaws of the Corporation and the
Provincial regulations may be allowed to remain on the Premises after the expiration
of the Temporary Building Permit upon the Permit holder applying for and receiving
an occupancy Permit for the said Building or Structure.
26.4 In addition to the requirements of Sections 26.6 to 26.13 of this Bylaw all Temporary
mobile homes except those to be occupied for Temporary Residential Use pursuant
to the provisions of Maple Ridge Zoning Bylaw No. 3510 -1985,as amended shall
comply with Canadian Standards Association Z240 MH Series “mobile homes”, as
referenced in Division B -Part 1 of the current Building Code;
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26.5 All Temporary mobile homes to be occupied for Temporary Residential Use pursuant
to the provisions of Maple Ridge Zoning Bylaw No. 3510 -1985,as amended, and all
other Temporary Buildings or Structures shall comply with all provisions of the
Provincial regulations and all Bylaws of the Corporation. Prior to occupancy the
owner shall obtain an inspection by the Chief Building Official or a Building Official to
determine compliance with all applicable Codes and Bylaws and shall pay an
inspection fee of $l50.00 to the Corporation.
All Temporary Mobile Homes Shall:
26.6 be directly serviced by a water supply capable of supplying at least 2,250 litres of
potable water per day per dwelling on a year round basis;
26.7 be serviced by a separate sewage disposal system as filed by an “Authorized
Person”, per the Provincial Sewerage Regulation, with the Health Authority;
26.8 be serviced by an electrical subfeed from the main dwelling or, with the approval of
the Chief Building Official, a separate electrical service, when it can be shown that it
would be an extreme hardship due to location; a security deposit must be posted as
per section 26.1.4 to cover the removal;
26.9 have any fuel oil tank or propane gas tank placed in accordance with the British
Columbia Fire Code as amended and totally screened from view from any highway;
26.10 be equipped with stairs, landings and handrails;
26.11 have a skirting around the mobile home between the underside of the frame and the
ground at its exterior perimeter;
26.12 be set true, square and level on the lot; and
26.13 have any support pad or base or any material which is in contact with the ground,
consist of concrete Construction designed and constructed in accordance with the
provisions of the Building Code.
26.14 Where an application for a Building Permit is made for the Construction of a
residential dwelling on Premises where an existing residential dwelling is situated,
and only one residential dwelling is Permitted by the Bylaws of the Corporation, the
Chief Building Official may issue the Building Permit provided that the owner of the
Permit grants to the Corporation in registerable form a restrictive covenant pursuant
to Section 219 of the Land Title Act providing that:
26.14.1 Use and occupancy of the existing residential dwelling shall be prohibited
upon occupancy of the new residential dwelling;
26.14.2 The existing residential dwelling shall be wholly removed from the Premises
within 60 days of commencement of occupancy of the new residential
dwelling; and
26.14.3 Security be deposited with the Corporation to secure all the obligations of
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the Covenantor.
26.15 Where a Temporary Building Permit has been issued for the Construction of a
Building for a Temporary Residential Use pursuant to the provisions of Maple Ridge
Zoning Bylaw No. 3510 -1985,as amended and where the Temporary Building
complies with the provisions of the Provincial regulations and all Bylaws of the
Corporation, the Chief Building Official may issue a Temporary Residential Use
agreement Permit to allow occupancy of the Temporary Building for a Temporary
Residential Use provided that the owner of the Permit grants to the Corporation in
registerable form a restrictive covenant pursuant to Section 219 of the Land Title Act.
26.16 Applications for Temporary second dwelling or Temporary Residential Use agreement
Permits shall be in writing, signed by the applicant and shall be accompanied by:
26.16.1 for Buildings to be occupied during the Construction of a new dwelling,
plans showing the location of the existing dwelling and the proposed
location of the new dwelling on the Premises; Such drawings shall conform
to the requirements of Section 10;
26.16.2 a restrictive covenant pursuant to Section 219 of the Land Title Act
executed by the owner in registerable form an agreement with the
Corporation, that the applicant will remove the Temporary second dwelling
from the Premises and leave the site in a safe, tidy and sanitary condition
upon the expiration of the Temporary second dwelling Permit; Such a
restrictive covenant shall be registered with the Land Titles Office; and
26.16.3 cash, term deposit or an irrevocable letter of credit issued by a financial
institute acceptable to the Corporation in the amount of $10,000.00, as
security to secure all the obligations of the Covenantee under the restrictive
covenant;
26.17 If, upon the expiration of the Temporary second dwelling Permit, the Permit holder
does not remove the Temporary second dwelling from the Premises and does not
leave the site in a satisfactory condition, the Corporation may do so at the Permit
holder’s expense and may deduc t the cost of so doing from the security deposit. If
the security deposit is not adequate to cover the said cost the Permit holder shall pay
to the Corporation any cost in excess of the security deposit, prior to the issuance of
an occupancy Permit for the new dwelling.
26.18 Notwithstanding the foregoing, a Temporary second dwelling which is rendered Non
Inhabitable and which conforms with all Bylaws of the Corporation and the Provincial
regulations may be allowed to remain on the Premises as an accessory Building after
the expiration of the Temporary second dwelling Permit provided that the Permit
holder applies for and is issued an occupancy Permit for use of the Building as an
accessory Building.
27.Moving of Buildings
27.1 No person shall move any Building from one parcel of land to another parcel of land
without first obtaining a Building Permit therefore.
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27.2 Every application for a Building Permit to move a Building shall show the existing site
of the Building and the proposed site to which it is to be moved.
27.3 No Building Permit to move a Building shall be issued until the time and the route of
the moving have been approved by the Officer in Charge of the local Detachment of
the R.C.M.P., all utility companies having overhead wires along the proposed route,
the Municipal Engineering Department and the Chief Building Official.
27.4 No Building Permit required under Section 26 shall be issued unless the application
for the Building Permit includes all Construction necessary to complete the Building
or Structure in compliance with all Bylaws of the Corporation and of the Building
Code;
27.5 No Building Permit shall be issued without the proposed building being in substantial
compliance with the form and character of other buildings within 200m of the
location to which the building is to be moved.
28.Pools
28.1 No person shall construct a Pool on any Premises without first obtaining a Building
Permit to do so.
28.2 Every application for Construction of a Pool shall be accompanied by a plan showing:
28.2.1 the location of the proposed Pool in relation to all existing Buildings on the
Premises and the parcel boundaries;
28.2.2 the type of Construction;
28.2.3 the water supply and proposed method of drainage;
28.2.4 septic approval from the Health Authority if not serviced by Municipal
Sanitary Sewer; and
28.2.5 the proposed method and location of fencing and gates.
28.3 Every Pool, whether filled with water or empty, shall be completely enclosed with a
fence or other Structure which is not less than 1.2 metres in height, which has no
opening or gap with its largest dimension being more than 100 mm for vertical
pickets or 25.4 mm for chain link fencing. Further, this enclosing structure must
comply with the Building Code requirements for climbability of guards to restrict
access to the Pool. The fence or other Structure shall be continuous except for
points of access which shall, except for access from doors of the residence, be
equipped with self-closing gates which are designed so that they will return to a
latched or locked position when not in use, and which are secured by a latch or lock
located not less than 150 mm from the top of the gate and not less than l metre
above grade, on the Pool side of the fence or other Structure. Also, the area within
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300 mm of the latch mechanism must be solid with the only gap –maximum 12.5
mm -occurring between the gate and the adjacent post to which the gate latches.
28.4 Every fence or other Structure enclosing a Pool, whether filled with water or empty,
shall be maintained by the owner or occupier of the Premises upon which the pool is
located, in good order and repair so that it is adequate to perform its intended
function. All sagging gates, loose parts, worn latches or locks and all broken or
binding members shall be promptly and ade quately replaced or repaired.
28.5 Every gate in a fence or other Structure which provides access to a Pool shall be kept
in a latched or locked closed position and shall only be open for the purpose of entry
to or exit from the Pool area during such period.
28.6 Every Pool and hot tub shall be drained into a sanitary sewer system or, where a
sanitary sewer system of adequate capacity is not available, into a dedicated septic
dry well or rock pit approved by the Health Authority.
29.Plumbing
29.1 No Plumbing System, as defined in the current Building Code shall be installed,
altered or repaired except in accordance with the provisions of this Bylaw and the
Building Code and Regulations.
29.2 No Plumbing, including drainage systems, septic tanks, sewers and sewer
connections,or any part thereof, shall be located outside of the lot being served by
such Plumbing, except where an easement has been registered in the Land Title
Office charging the lands burdened by the easement and benefiting the lands served
by such Plumbing System.
29.3 No Plumbing storm drainage system shall be installed without gravity drainage to a
Municipal or other approved drainage system unless a written request is made, a
restrictive covenant pursuant to Section 219 of the Land Title Act executed by the
owner in registerable form including engineering details and auxiliary electrical
backup power specifications or other equivalent emergency systems. Such details
must be provided and approved by the Chief Building Official prior to the
commencement of any Building or drainage Construction.
Permit Required
29.4 Except as hereinafter specifically provided, no Plumbing shall be installed, altered or
repaired until a Permit to do so has first been obtained pursuant to this Bylaw.
29.5 No Building Permit shall be required for the repair of leaks in water pipes or the
replacing of Plumbing fixtures, provided that such fixtures and the installation thereof
conform with all other requirements of this Bylaw and the provincial regulations, or
for the removal of blockages in sewer or drain pipes provided that clean-outs are
utilized for such purpose and it is not necessary to cut any sewer or drain pipe.
29.6 Where Construction has commenced prior to issuance of the Plumbing Permit, the
Permit fee shall be doubled up to a maximum of $2,000.00 per Building.
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29.7 A Plumbing Permit shall only be issued to a plumber holding a valid British Columbia
Journeyman Plumber qualification and a valid Maple Ridge Business License or,
where the installation, alteration or repair of Plumbing is to be carried out within a
single family dwelling and entirely by the owner and occupier or intended occupier of
the Premises for which the Permit is sought.
29.8 where the Construction is done under a home owner Permit and that person is found
to be incompetent or to have violated a condition under which the Permit was issued,
that Permit will be revoked by the Chief Building Official and a qualified plumber will
be required to review the project and complete it under a new Permit prior to
occupancy being issued relevant to this Permit.
29.9 Every application for a Plumbing Permit shall:
29.9.1 be made in the form provided for such purposes;
29.9.2 be signed by the applicant; and
29.9.3 be accompanied by plans and specifications sufficient to describe the
proposed Construction and establish compliance with the Building Code,
this Bylaw and all other Bylaws of the Corporation.
29.10 Where an application has been made for a Plumbing Permit pursuant to this Bylaw
and:
29.10.1 the proposed Construction as shown in the application conforms with the
Building Code and Regulations, this Bylaw and all other Bylaws of the
Corporation;
29.10.2 the applicant has shown proof that he is the holder of a valid British
Columbia tradesman’s qualification certification as a plumber or, where the
applicant is the owner and occupier or intended occupier of a single family
dwelling for which the Permit is sought, he has delivered a signed
declaration that he will be carrying out the Construction himself; and
29.10.3 the applicant has paid the prescribed fee as set out in Schedule “D” hereto;
the Chief Building Official shall issue the Plumbing Permit for which the
application was made.
29.11 The holder of a Plumbing Permit shall obtain an inspection by a Building Official to
determine compliance with the provisions of this Bylaw and the current Building Code
and Regulations:
29.11.1 after the rough Plumbing is complete, but prior to the installation of any
fixtures or the covering thereof by dirt, concrete, insulation, lath or other
interior or exterior finish which would conceal such Construction; and
29.11.2 when the Plumbing is complete and ready for use, but before the Plumbing
is put into use by the owner or occupier of the Premises.
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29.12 Provided however, that where a registered professional registered to practice
Mechanical Engineering in the Province of British Columbia has been engaged by the
owner for the inspection of the Plumbing and where the prior written approval of the
Chief Building Official has been obtained, sealed certificates of compliance with the
approved plans and the provincial regulations, submitted by the registered
professional of record, may be accepted in lieu of inspections made by the Chief
Building Official or a Building Official.
29.13 The holder of a Plumbing Permit shall, during the installation, alteration or repair of
the Plumbing Constructions, keep a copy of the Permit documentation approved
drawings and specifications, which accompanied the Permit application on the
Premises. These drawings and specifications shall be kept on site and available to
the Building Official so that they are able to complete the inspections. Failure to have
the drawings on site will be deemed an offence under this bylaw and will require
a re-inspection fee and re-inspection to verify that the Construction complies with the
Permit.
30.Gas
30.1 Parts 1 to 9 of the current CSA B149.1 -00 Standard, as amended, Natural Gas and
Propane Installation Code are hereby adopted and forms part of this Bylaw.
30.2 Every person who obtains a Permit for the installation or alteration of gas
Construction pursuant to the B.C. Safety Standards Act and related Gas Safety
Regulation shall pay to the Corporation the fees prescribed in Schedule “E” hereto
prior to obtaining the Permit.
30.3 Every person who obtains a Permit pursuant to this Section 30 shall maintain and
keep a copy of the Permit and all documentation and plans pertaining thereto on the
Premises on which the Construction authorized by the said Permit is being done.
Failure to have the Permit documentation on site will be deemed an offence under
this Bylaw and will require a re-inspection fee and re-inspection to verify that the
Construction complies with the Permit.
31.Electrical
31.2 Parts 1 and 2 of the current Canadian Electrical Code, as amended, are hereby
adopted and form part of this Bylaw.
31.1 Every person who obtains a Permit for the installation or alteration of Electrical
Equipment pursuant to the B.C. Safety Standards Act, Electrical Safety Regulation
and Electrical Code,shall pay to the Corporation the fees prescribed in Schedule “F”
hereto prior to obtaining the Permit.
31.2 Every person who obtains a Permit pursuant to this Section 31 shall maintain and
keep a copy of the Permit and all documentation and plans pertaining thereto on the
Premises on which the Construction authorized by the said Permit is being done.
Failure to have the Permit documentation on site will be deemed an offense under
this Bylaw and will require a re-inspection fee and inspection to verify that the
Construction complies with the Permit.
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32.Penalties and Enforcement
32.1 Every person who contravenes any provision of this bylaw commits an of fence
punishable on summary conviction and shall be liable to a fine of not more than
$10,000.00 (Ten Thousand Dollars) or to imprisonment for not more than six months
and or impose a “Monetary Penalty” in accordance with the enabling Monetary
Penalty Regulation for Gas and Electrical works or workmanship, forming part of the
B.C. Safety Standards Act.
32.2 The Chief Building Official may order the cessation of any work that is proceeding in
contravention of the Building Code,B.C. Gas Safety Code and Electrical Code or
related Safety Regulations,this bylaw, any other bylaw of the Corporation or any
other applicable enactment concerning safety, by posting a Stop Work notice in the
form provided by the Chief Building Official.
32.3 The owner of property on which a Stop Work notice has been posted, and every other
person, shall cease all Construction work immediately and shall not do any work until
all applicable provisions of this bylaw have been substantially complied with and the
Stop Work notice has been rescinded in writing by a Building Official.
32.4 Where a person occupies a Building or Structure or part of a Building or Structure in
contravention of section 6.4 of this bylaw the Chief Building Official may post a Do
Not Occupy notice in the form provided by the Chief Building Official on the affected
part of the Building or Structure.
32.5 The owner of property on which a Do Not Occupy notice has been posted, and every
person, shall cease occupancy of the Building or Structure immediately and shall
refrain from further occupancy until all applicable provisions of the Building Code and
this bylaw have been substantially complied with and the Do Not Occupy notice has
been rescinded in writing by the Chief Building Official.
33.Severability
33.1 If any part, section,sub-section, clause, or sub-clause of this bylaw is, for any reason,
held to be invalid by the decision of a Court of competent jurisdiction, such decision
does not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this bylaw.
34.Forms and Schedules
34.1 Schedules A,B,C, D, E & F attached to this Bylaw form a part of this bylaw.
READ a FIRST TIME on this day of
READ a second time on this day of
READ a third time on this day of
ADOPTED this day of
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PRESIDING MEMBER
CORPORATE OFFICER
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SCHEDULE “A”–Building Permit Fees
Effective January 1, 1999
The following fees shall be paid by the applicant for a Permit to construct a Building or a Pool:
BASE FEES
For market value of Building or Pool or Construction to be done thereon of up to
$l000.00 -$35.00
For market value of Building or Pool or Construction to be done thereon of
$l001.00 -$2000.00 -$43.00 plus:
$8.95 for each additional $l000.00 or part thereof up to
$25,000.00, plus
$8.65 for each additional $1000.00 or part thereof up to
$50,000.00, plus
$8.10 for each additional $1000.00 or part thereof up to
$75,000.00, plus
$7.60 for each additional $1000.00 or part thereof over
$100,000.00, plus
$6.30 for each additional $1000.00 or part thereof up to
infinite.
NOTE:Building Values shall be based upon current estimated Construction costs. The current
edition of the Marshall Valuation Service, the Marshall and Swift Residential Cost Handbook or
other valuation tables may be used by the Chief Building Official to determine the market value
for the purpose of assessing Permit fees.
OTHER FEES
Where an application is made for a Building Permit for other than Single Family Detached
Dwellings, there will be an additional fee of $79.00 per dwelling unit.
In addition to the above, the following fees shall be paid by the applicant for a Permit pursuant to
this Bylaw:
1.Permit to erect a retaining wall -first 20m or portion thereof $53.00
for each additional 10m or portion thereof -$27.00
2.Permit to install a fireplace, stove or chimney -$30.25 for each fireplace, stove or flue.
3.Permit to install a Dry Chemical Fire Extinguishing System -$30.25
4.Building Demolition Permit -$30.25
5.Temporary Building Permit $30.25
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SCHEDULE “A”–Building Permit Fees
Effective January 1, 1999
6.Temporary Second Dwelling Permit -$30.25
7.Provisional Occupancy Permit -
(a)SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING
(i)$79.00 (90 day maximum period)
(ii)$27.00 renewal (90 day maximum period)
(b)MULTI FAMILY DWELLING
(i)$79.00 per unit (120 day maximum period)
(ii)$27.00 renewal per unit (60 day maximum)
(c)OTHER THAN RESIDENTIAL
(i)$79.00 per unit (60 day maximum period)
(ii)$27.00 renewal per unit (60 day maximum)
8.For Change of Occupancy or use where a Building Permit is not required -$30.25
9.Permit Assignment or Transfer Fee -$30.25
10.Permit Renewal Fee -$30.25
11.Re-inspection Fee where more than 1 re -inspection is required due to the fault of the holder
of a Building Permit -$35.50 for each extra re-inspection required.
12.Address Change:
(i)If Permit has been issued but no occupancy Permit issued -$105.00 per unit;
(ii)Permit application in process but Permit not issued -$42.00 per unit
(iii)Occupancy Permit issued, follow fee schedule in accordance with Maple Ridge
House Numbering Bylaw
13.Additional fee for any inspection performed outside the boundaries of the Municipality $.40
per km traveled, measured from the Municipal Hall to the site of the inspection along the
shortest available highway route.
14.Miscellaneous and Special Inspections:
(a)during normal working hours -$38.50 per hour;
(b)outside normal working hours -$55.50 per hour;
(c)minimum charge -1 hour
15.A fee of $2.00 per page, for plans for micro film charge over and above Building Permit.
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SCHEDULE “A”–Building Permit Fees
Effective January 1, 1999
16.Charges as shown below will be applicable for examination of plans and specifications on
application of Building Permit:
(a)Plan Check Fee -$42.00 per hour
(b)Single or Two Family -minimum $30.25 per unit
(c)Other than Single or Two Family -minimum $105.00 per Building
17.For each written Building record search, for legal purposes a fee of $79.00 per parcel or file
is applicable.
18.Business Licence Inspection Fee -minimum $30.25 per inspection,
maximum $121.00 per inspection.
19.Where Construction is started prior to obtaining a Permit, the applicable Permit fee shall be
doubled but in no case shall the penalty amount doubled, exceed $1,600.00 per Building.
20.If the applicant makes an erroneous declaration on the Permit application to obtain a lesser
Permit fee, the Permit shall be revoked and a new Permit issued using the corrected value.
The new Permit shall be calculated according to the corrected Permit value and a 50%
administrative fee shall be added to the calculated fee.
22.A fee of $28.25 for environmental inspection shall be paid for each residential unit with a
value in excess of $10,000.00. For each non residential unit a fee of $28.25 per unit
shall be paid where the value exceeds $20,000.00.
Building Bylaw No.6925-2012 Page 36 of 45
SCHEDULE “B”-Solar Hot Water Regulation
Effective upon adoption of the Bylaw
Contents
1.Definitions
2.Applications
3.Solar collectors for a domestic hot water system
4.Solar hot water ready components
5.Conduits runs
Definitions
1.In this regulation, the terms in italics have the same as in the 2006 British Columbia
Building Code.
Application
2.This regulation is applicable in the following local government jurisdictions:
(a)Cariboo Regional District;
(b)City of Campbell River;
(c)City of Chilliwack;
(d)City of Colwood;
(e)City of Cranbrook;
(f)City of Dawson Creek;
(g)City of Duncan;
(h)City of Fernie;
(i)City of Fort St. John;
(j)City of Kelowna;
(k)City of New Westminster;
(l)City of North Vancouver;
(m)City of Richmond;
(n)City of Pitt Meadows;
(o)City of Port Coquitlam;
(p)City of Port Moody;
(q)City of West Vancouver;
(r)Corporation of Delta;
(s)Cowichan Valley Regional District;
(t)District of Invermere;
(u)District of Maple Ridge;
(v)District of Metchosin;
(w)District of North Vancouver;
(x)District of Peachland;
(y)District of Sparwood;
(z)District of Tofino;
(aa)Greater Vancouver Regional District;
(bb)Municipality of North Cowichan;
(cc)Resort Municipality of Whistler;
(dd)Squamish Lillooet Regional District;
(ee)Town of View Royal;
(ff)Township of Esquimalt;
(gg)Township of Langley;
(hh)Village of Ashcroft;
(ii)Village of Kaslo;
(jj)Village of Midway.
Building Bylaw No.6925 -2012 Page 37 of 45
SCHEDULE “B”-Solar Hot Water Regulation
Effective upon adoption of the Bylaw
Solar collectors for a domestic hot water system
3.(1)Subject to subsection (2), 2 conduit runs and an area that
(a)is not less than 9.3 square meters,
(b)has no dimension less than 2.7 meters, and
(c)is designated for future installation of solar collectors for a solar domestic hot
water system in compliance with CAN/CSA-F383-87
Must be incorporated in construction of new buildings of residential occupancy that
contain
(a)One dwelling unit, or
(b)One dwelling unit and one secondary suite.
(2)Subsection (1) does not apply with respect to new construction referred to in that
subsection if the local government of the jurisdiction to which this regulation applies
and within which the new construction is to oc cur is satisfied that building site
conditions do not permit effective use of solar hot water heating
Structural requirements
4.Structural members of areas referred to in section 3 (1) must be designed to
accommodate the greater of the following;
(a)the anticipated load;
(b)A load of 0.2 kpa in addition to design loads required by the British Columbia
Building Code.
Conduit runs
5.(1)Two straight, continuous, conduit runs must be provided tha t extend from the area
directly adjacent to the building’s primary service water heater to
(a)an accessible attic space adjacent to the roof area designated for installation of
solar collectors for a domestic hot water system,
(b)the roof area designated for installation of solar collectors for a solar domestic
hot water system, or
(c)the exterior wall surface directly adjacent to the area designated for the
installation of solar collectors for a solar domestic hot water system.
(2)Conduit runs described in subsection (1) must
(a)be accessible at both ends,
(b)be capped or sealed at both ends to prevent water ingress and air leakage,
(c)be identified by markings that are permanent, distinct and easily recognized,
(d)have a minimum inside diameter of 55 mm, and
(e)be able to accommodate the installation of insulated plumbing services for a
solar domestic hot water system in compliance with CAN/CSA-F383, Installation
Code for Solar Domestic Hot Water Systems, as referred to in the British
Columbia Building Code.
Building Bylaw No.6925 -2012 Page 38 of 45
SCHEDULE “C”
OCCUPANCY PERMIT
Address of Building:
Legal Description:
Approved Occupancy (use):
Name of Business, if applicable:
The Building constructed under the authority of Building Permit Number:
is approved for Occupancy.
The septic system for this Building has been approved for bedrooms.
This Permit pertains to sq ft of the basement being finished.
This Permit number does include or does not include a secondary suite.
This Permit confirms that inspections pursuant to the Distri ct of Maple Ridge Building Bylaw have
been complete and no substantive violation of health or safety requirements have been observed.
This Permit is not a warranty that the subject Building complies with all Municipal and Provincial
Regulations governing Building Construction nor that it is without defect. It is only a comment on
the conditions of the Building at the date of issue only.
This certificate shall be affixed to a conspicuous and permanent place in the said Building
and shall not be removed.
NOTE: A new Permit shall be obtained prior to any change in the use of the Building.
Chief Building Official
Per:
Date:
Building Bylaw No.6925 -2012 Page 39 of 45
SCHEDULE “D”–Plumbing Permit Fees
Effective January 1, 1999
The following fees shall be paid by the applicant for a Permit to install, alter or repair Plumbing:
1.Minimum fee for any Plumbing Permit or inspections -$30.25
2.For Plumbing Construction which involves the installation of fixtures:
$16.90 for the first fixture plus
$15.25 for each additional fixture
For the purpose of this Bylaw,“fixtures”shall include Pools, interceptors, hot water storage tanks,
automatic washers, roof drains, floor drains and built -in dishwashers.
Where an application is made for a Plumbing Permit for other than single family detached
dwellings, there will be an additional fee of $27.00 per dwelling unit.
Permit fees for finishing Plumbing only (installation of fixtures where rough -in Plumbing exists)
shall be 50% of the above fees.
3.For Plumbing Construction which involves the connection of hydraulic equipment or the
installation of vacuum breakers, backflow prevention devices or similar equipment -$22.40
per item connected or installed.
4.For Plumbing Construction which involves the installation of lawn irrigation systems -
$36.50
5.For Plumbing Construction which involves the installation of fire sprinkler systems:
(a)for up to six (6) sprinkler heads -$38.50
(b)for each additional sprinkler head -$ 0.45
6.For Plumbing Construction which involves the installation of standpipes, Siamese
connections, fire hose connections and fire hydrants -$22.40 for each hydrant or hose
connection.
7.For Plumbing Construction which involves the installation of storm sewers, perimeter
foundation drains, sanitary sewers or water service lines:
(a)for single or two-family dwellings -$36.50 each
(b)for other than single or two-family dwellings:
(i)first 30 metres or part thereof -$43.00 each
(ii)each additional 30 metres or part thereof -$22.40 each
(iii)each sump, catchbasin, rock pit, dry well or manhole -$22.40
Building Bylaw No.6925 -2012 Page 40 of 45
SCHEDULE “D”–Plumbing Permit Fees
Effective January 1, 1999
8.Re-inspection fee where more than 1 re-inspection is required due to the fault of the Permit
holder -$35.50 for each extra re-inspection required.
9.Permit assignment or transfer fee -$30.25
10.Permit renewal -$30.25
11.Miscellaneous and special inspections:
(a)During normal working hours -$38.50 per hour;
(b)Outside normal working hours -$55.50 per hour;
(c)Minimum Charge -1 Hour.
12.Charges as shown below will be applicable for examination of plans and specifications on
application.
(a)Plan Check Fee -$42.00 per hour
(b)Single or Two Family Dwellings -minimum $30.25 per unit.
(c)Other than Single or Two Family Dwellings -minimum $105.00 per Building.
13.Business Licence Inspection Fee -minimum $30.25 per inspection, maximum $30.25per
inspection.
14.Where Construction is started prior to obtaining a Permit, the applicable Permit fee shall be
doubled, but in no case shall the penalty amount doubled, exceed $1,600.00 per Building.
15.If the applicant makes an erroneous declaration on the Permit application to obtain a lesser
Permit fee, the Permit shall be revoked and a new Permit issued using the corrected
information. The new Permit shall be calculated according to the corrected Permit value and
a 50%administrative fee shall be added to the calculated fee.
Building Bylaw No.6925 -2012 Page 41 of 45
SCHEDULE “E”–Gas Permit Fees
Effective January 1, 1999
The following fees shall be paid by the applicant for a Permit to install or alter gas Construction:
1.For gas Construction which involves the replacement of an appliance or the installation of a
new gas appliance.
(a)for Single or Multi-Family Dwellings:
(i)$24.50 per appliance,$31.50 minimum
(b)for other than Single or Multi-Family Dwellings:
(i)up to 102,000 BTU/hr $44.00 per appliance
(ii)102,001 -409,000 BTU/hr $60.50 per appliance
NOTE:Fee for additional appliances are calculated on BTU rating.
2.Where an application is made for a Permit for other than single family detached dwellings,
there will be an additional fee of $27.00 per dwelling unit.
3.Gas Heated Buildings -Building heat loss calculation review
(i)$53.00 per Single Family Dwelling.
(ii)$11.00 per unit for Multi Family Use -not less than $53.00 per Building
(iii)$105.00 per Building for other than Residential.
4.For gas Construction which involves the installation of vents or furnace plenums only -
$24.50 each
5.For gas Construction which involves the installation of house piping:
(a)for single or two family dwellings -$35.50 per unit;
(b)for other than single or two family dwellings:
(i)first 30 metres or part thereof -$43.00 per unit plus
(ii)each additional 30 metres or part thereof -$21.50 per unit
6.Re-inspection fee where more than one (1) inspection is required due to faulty workmanship
or materials -$35.50 for each extra re-inspection required.
7.Permit Renewal -$30.25
8.Permit Transfer -$30.25
9.Miscellaneous and special inspections:
(a)During normal working hours -$38.50 per hour;
(b)Outside normal working hours -$55.50 per hour;
Building Bylaw No.6925 -2012 Page 42 of 45
SCHEDULE “E”–Gas Permit Fees
Effective January 1, 1999
(c)Minimum charge -l hour
10.Charges as shown below will be applicable for examination of plans and specifications on
application of Gas Permit.
(a)Plan Check Fee -$42.00 per hour
(b)Single or Two Family Dwellings -minimum $30.25 per unit
(c)Other than Single or Two Family Dwellings -minimum $121.00 per Building.
11.Oil and Propane Fee Schedule would follow the Gas Fee Schedule “E”in it's entirety.
12.Business Licence Inspection Fee -minimum $30.25 per inspection, maximum $121.00 per
inspection.
13.Where Construction is started prior to obtaining a Permit, the applicable Permit fee shall be
doubled, but in no case shall the penalty amount doubled, exceed $1,600.00 per Building.
14.If the applicant makes an erroneous declaration on the Permit application to obtain a lesser
Permit fee, the Permit shall be revoked and a new Permit issued using the corrected
information. The new Permit shall be calculated according to the corrected Permit value and
a 50%administrative fee shall be added to the calculated fee.
Building Bylaw No.6925 -2012 Page 43 of 45
SCHEDULE “F”–Electrical Permit Fees
Effective January 1, 1999
The following fees shall be paid by the applicant for a Permit to install Electrical Equipment:
For one and two Family Dwellings including additions, the Permit fee shall be 15%of the building
Permit fee or the minimum electrical Permit fee, whichever is greater.
The following additional charges are applicable to one and two family dwelling when the electrical
Permit is taken out in conjunction with a building permit:
1.a) Each hot tub or spa $12.80
b) Each hydro massage tub bath $10.30
c) Electrical Heating or based on the value $26.00 minimum
of electrical heating contract, which ever is greater
d) Air Conditioning $10.30 per unit
e) Each sub panel $10.30
Fees for all other work not included above
For market value of Electrical Equipment, including costs of installation, of up to $200.00 -
$31.25
For market value of Electrical Equipment, including costs of installation of $201.00 -$500.00 -
$41.00
For market value of Electrical Equipment, including costs of installation of $501.00 -
$1000.00 -$57.50 plus:
$21.00 for each additional $l000.00 or part thereof up to $10,000.00 plus
$ 8.10 for each additional $l000.00 or part thereof up to $100,000.00 plus
$ 6.00 for each additional $l000.00 or part thereof up to $250,000.00 plus
$ 4.40 for each additional $l000.00 or part thereof up to $300,000.00 plus
$ 3.40 for each additional $1000.00 or part thereof over $300,000.00 to infinite.
NOTE:Market values shall be based upon current estimated electrical installation costs.
Where an application is made for an Electrical Permit for other than Single Family Detached
Dwellings, there will be an additional fee of $27.00 per dwelling unit.
In addition to the above, the following fees shall be paid by the applicant for a Permit to install
Electrical Equipment.
2.Underground Service Duct -$25.70
Building Bylaw No.6925 -2012 Page 44 of 45
SCHEDULE “F”–Electrical Permit Fees
Effective January 1, 1999
3.Temporary:
(a)Temporary to permanent connection conversion $23.40
(b)Temporary Service connection $23.40
4.Temporary current Permit for uses other than carnivals:
(a)Initial six (6) month period -$31.50
(b)Each additional six (6) month renewal period -$28.25
5.Special Event Permit Including Carnivals:
Each Location:$57.00
6.Movie Shoot Permit:
(a)up to 14 days $79.00
(b)Annual permits, per location $155.00
(c)Inspections outside normal working hours
additional fee $206.00
7.Annual Permit:
(a)for commercial or industrial facilities:
(i)per KVA of service capacity .13
(ii)minimum fee $52.00
(iii)maximum fee 1,576.00
(b)for educational or institutional facilities -$5.00 for each classroom, shop, laboratory,
office, etc.
8.Pool Grounding Permit -$27.00
9.Re-inspection fee where more than one (1) re-inspection is required due to faulty
workmanship or materials -$35.50 for each extra re-inspection required.
10.Permit Transfer -$30.25
11.Permit Renewal -$30.25
12.Miscellaneous and special inspections:
(a)During normal working hours -$38.50 per hour;
(b)Outside normal working hours -$55.50 per hour;
(c)Minimum charge -One (1) hour.
Building Bylaw No.6925 -2012 Page 45 of 45
SCHEDULE “F”–Electrical Permit Fees
Effective January 1, 1999
13.Charges as shown below will be applicable for examination of plans and specifications on
application of electrical Permit.
(a)Plan Check Fee -minimum $42.00 per hour
(b)Single or Two Family Dwellings -minimum $30.25 per unit.
(c)Other than Single or Two Family Dwellings -minimum $105.00 per Building.
14.Business Licence Inspection Fee -minimum $30.25 per inspection, maximum $121.00 per
inspection.
15.Where Construction is started prior to obtaining a Permit, the applicable Permit fee shall be
doubled, but in no case shall the penalty amount doubled, exceed $1,600.00 per Building.
16.If the applicant makes an erroneous declaration of the Permit value to obtain a lesser
Permit fee, the Permit shall be revoked and a new Permit issued using the corrected value.
The new Permit shall be calculated according to the corrected Permit value and a 50%
administrative fee shall be added to the calculated fee.
District of Maple Ridge
TO: His Worship Mayor Ernie Daykin MEETING DATE: April 30, 2012
and Members of Council FILE NO: E06-017-005
FROM: Chief Administrative Officer MEETING: Workshop
SUBJECT: Diversion of Organic Waste as Mandated by Metro Vancouver’s ISWRMP
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The Lower Mainland’s individual municipalities solid waste and recycling efforts are governed by the
Integrated Solid Waste and Resource Management Plan (ISWRMP) developed by Metro Vancouver in
2010 in conjunction with the member municipalities. The ISWRMP, currently in draft pending
approval by the Province lays out a number of goals, strategies, actions and measures under the
overriding principle to reduce the volume of waste generated through a waste reduction campaign,
recovery of materials for recycling and energy from the waste that remains. Whilst the ISWRMP sets
out the targets for solid waste reduction, each municipality determines how best to meet the stated
targets as the solid waste and recycling collection model may vary from one jurisdiction to another.
To achieve the stated goal within the ISWRMP to reduce regional waste d iversion from the current
55% to 70% Metro Vancouver has mandated a full organics ban. It is understood that this will be
fully enforced by 2015 and thus the District is considering how best to facilitate the collection of
organic waste to achieve the mandated diversion rate. It is noted that organics (yard waste and food
scraps) comprise some 36% of the total solid waste produced within the District and retention of
these materials in the garbage stream post 2015 will result in significant fines if the material is
contaminated.
The District of Maple Ridge currently does not administer the collection of residential garbage;
rather, residents have a number of user pay choices ranging from contracting directly with a private
hauler to transporting garbage to the Transfer Station themselves that encourages individual
responsibility and freedom of choice. Residents who follow a comprehensive recycling and
composting regime will generate significantly less garbage than a neighbor who is less committed to
waste reduction and who would consequently pay more. Recycling services in the District have been
and continue to be provided by the Ridge Meadows Recycling Society since 1972 which operates
through a partnership agreement with the District. The Recycling Society operates a weekly curbside
collection program as well as a Recycling Depot.
In addition to the discussion around organics collection there are other factors that will shape how
solid waste is managed, notably that of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), which is included in
both Provincial and Federal regulations, the underlying goal of which is to have producers and
consumers cover the costs of the product end-of-life management rather than having taxpayers incur
the expenses. Multi-Material BC (MMBC) is a recently established not-for-profit society tasked with
the formulation of a stewardship plan for Packaging and Printed Paper (PPP) within the Province but
at this time what the stewardship model will be is unknown . The plan could range from having a
single contractor pick up PPP material throughout the Province through to providing incentives for
municipalities. This is an important point as any consideration to changing the current model must
acknowledge that the EPR could radically change that model within the next few years.
4.4
At this juncture it is understood that the user pay system currently in place within the District will
remain and that the private contractors will adjust their collection methods to accommodate the
upcoming Metro Vancouver ban on organics. As such it is recommended that this report be received
for information. Information outlining alternative service delivery models is included in the report for
discussion.
The District will work with Metro Vancouver, the Ridge Meadows Recycling Society and private solid
waste contractors on a public education program to meet the mandated organics diversion.
RECOMMENDATION(S):
That the report “Diversion of Organic Waste as Mandated by Metro Vancouver’s ISWRMP” dated April
30, 2012 be received for information.
DISCUSSION:
a) Background Context:
Solid waste and recycling collection within Metro Vancouver is governed by the Integrated Solid
Waste and Resource Management Plan (ISWRMP) developed by Metro Vancouver in conjunction
with the member municipalities. A number of goals, strategies, actions and measures are contained
within the ISWRMP under the overriding principle to reduce the volume of waste generated through a
waste reduction campaign, recovery of materials for recycling and energy from the waste that
remains. How any one municipality meets the stated target for solid waste reduction is determined
by that individual municipality as the solid waste and recycling collection model may vary from one
jurisdiction to another.
To achieve the stated goal within the ISWRMP to reduce regional waste diversion from the current
55% to 70% by 2015 Metro Vancouver has mandated a full organics ban by 2015 and thus the
District is considering how best to facilitate the collection of organic waste to achieve the mandated
diversion rate as well as evaluate other solid waste service delivery methods that could be
considered for the overall solid waste collection. It is noted that organics (yard waste and food
scraps) comprise some 36% of the total solid waste produced within the District and retention of
these materials in the garbage stream post 2015 will result in significant fines if the material is
contaminated.
The District of Maple Ridge currently does not administer the collection of residential garbage
collection program; rather, residents have a number of user pay choices ranging from directly
contracting with a private hauler to transporting garbage to the Transfer Station themselves that
encourages individual responsibility and freedom of choice. Residents who follow a comprehensive
recycling and composting regime will generate significantly less garbage than a neighbor who is less
committed to waste reduction and who would consequently pay more. Recycling services in the
District are provided by the Ridge Meadows Recycling Society that operate a weekly curbside
collection program as well as a Recycling Depot.
In addition to the discussion around organics collection there are other factors that will sh ape how
solid waste is managed, notably that of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), which is included in
both Provincial and Federal regulations, the underlying goal of which is to have producers and
consumers cover the costs of the product end-of-life management rather than having taxpayers incur
the expenses. Multi-Material BC (MMBC) is a recently established not-for-profit society tasked with
formulating a stewardship plan for PPP within the Province but at this time what the stewardship
model will be is unknown. The plan could range from having a single contractor pick up PPP material
throughout the Province through to providing incentives for municipalities. The type of model chosen
will have implications on the collection of recyclable materials, although at this time there is a high
degree of uncertainty as to the methodology and the impact on municipalities.
Organic Waste – Food Scraps and Yard Waste
The diversion of organic waste from the overall solid waste stream is seen as an essential
component for the District to meet the 70% diversion rate by 2015. Organics represent 36% of the
total solid waste stream and of that amount it is estimated that some 13% is food that is simply
thrown out unused whether it has rotted or exceeds the best-by date.
A number of municipalities throughout Metro Vancouver have implemented organic collection or at
least have undertaken organic waste pilot programs which have been overwhelmingly supported.
Municipalities that have implemented organic waste collection programs are typically implemented
on the basis of weekly organic and recycling pickup and bi-weekly garbage pickup utilizing an
automated cart-based pickup system.
Acceptable materials for food scraps collection generally include all raw and cooked food, coffee
grinds and paper towels but does not include any plastics, coated paper containers, metal, pet
waste, lumber or construction materials or styrofoam.
Implementation of an organics collection program meets the waste reduction goals of the ISWMRP
but there is also a financial incentive for solid waste purveyors in the current tipping fee for organics
is $56 per ton as opposed to the $101 per ton for garbage (with the gap in tipping fees expected to
increase in the future).
The District currently does not have provision for regularly scheduled yard waste collection but there
is a drop-off location at the Transfer Station.
Current Solid Waste Collection Practices Within District of Maple Ridge
Residents of the District of Maple Ridge do not rely on a municipal garbage collection program as the
District has chosen to allow for a user-pay system that encourages individual responsibility and
choice. Residents have the choice to contract with a private contractor to provide a level of service
(one, two or three cans) on an agreed schedule – weekly, bi-weekly or monthly. Alternatively they
can choose to take their garbage down to the Transfer Station as needed or coordinate with family,
friends or neighbours on a collegial system that lessens costs further. Residents who follow a
comprehensive recycling and composting regime will generate significantly less garbage than a
neighbour who is less committed to waste reduction and who would consequently pay more.
Approximately 66% of properties in Maple Ridge stated in 2010 that they had scheduled garbage
pickup at their properties by one of a number of private contractors.
Recycling services in the urban area of the District are provided by the Ridge Meadows Recycling
Society that operates a weekly curbside collection program for 23,356 (2011 figures) properties as
well as a Recycling Depot in Albion.
The following table illustrates the typical annual costs to a Maple Ridge residence based upon
different service levels for a selection of private garbage contractors:
Contractor Monthly
- 1 can
Bi-Weekly
- 1 cans
Bi-Weekly
- 2 cans
Weekly
- 1 can
Weekly
- 2 cans
Weekly
- 3 cans
AJM Disposal $72 $96 $144
Litterbug $150 $216 $300
Progressive Waste (BFI) $156
Waste Management $125 $174 $183
Residents choosing to drop off their garbage at the Transfer Station pay by weight but there is a
minimum fee of $10 per load.
The annual cost in 2012 of providing weekly recycling to individual residences within the urban
service area is $68.16 and included in the annual property taxes.
Introduction of Organic Waste Collection Within the District of Maple Ridge
As previously noted the Metro Vancouver ISWRMP mandates the elimination of organic waste from
the garbage stream by 2015. A number of municipalities that contract solid waste collection
services have, or are in the process of introducing organic waste collection as there is a financial
benefit to the municipality through lower tipping fees for organic waste – approximately 55% that of
current garbage tipping fees.
Given that residents in Maple Ridge individually contract with private garbage haulers (or take the
garbage to the Transfer Station themselves) there is no financial benefit to the District through lower
tipping fees for organics; rather the lower organic tipping fee will allow the contractors to offer
organic collection at no or little extra cost when compared to current garbage col lection costs.
Discussions with private contractors indicate that the cost to a residence for regular weekly garbage
pickup is approximately the same as the proposed collection of schedule of weekly organic pickup
and biweekly garbage pickup.
As noted, some 66% of residences in Maple Ridge have their garbage picked up by private
contractors. The remaining residents who currently deliver their garbage to the Transfer Station will
be able to drop off yard waste only – not organic waste as there is no facility at the Transfer Station
to collect or process organics. There are private organic processing facilities under consideration in
both Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows that may be in full operation by 2015, but not at this time.
Residents would still have the option to compost organic waste on their own property.
Public education on the components of solid waste is key to achieving the required diversion rate of
70% by 2015, a large part of which is the organic waste. The District will work with the vari ous
stakeholders (Metro Vancouver, Ridge Meadows Recycling Society and the private contractors) to
promote awareness of how best for residents to ensure that the required organic waste diversion is
met through a comprehensive public education process.
b) Desired Outcome(s):
The over-arching goal is to provide an efficient and cost-effective solid waste and recycling collection
system for the residents of the District that meets the diversion goals established within the
approved ISWRMP.
c) Citizen/Customer Implications:
For residents using private contractors the solid waste collection process will stay largely the same
except that a separate container for food scraps will be required.
Those residents taking garbage to the Transfer Station individually will not be able to drop off organic
waste at this time but there will be no fines levied until the ban comes into effect in 2015. The
introduction of private organic processing facilities should alleviate this limitation as they come on
stream but the timeline is unknown at this time.
d) Interdepartmental Implications:
Any municipal solid waste and recycling program requires administration resources. Under the
current user pay District model the Ridge Meadows Recycling Society provides the education
function for both solid waste and recycling.
e) Business Plan/Financial Implications:
The current annual charge for households receiving recycling collection is $68.16 and the organic
collection will not affect that rate which will continued to be reviewed on an annual basis through the
Business Plan deliberations.
f) Policy Implications:
Increased diversion of solid waste and recycling will ensure that the District meets its obligations
through the ISWRMP.
The District’s Corporate Strategic Plan, under the area of Environment speaks to the “support of
community waste reduction activities”.
g) Alternatives:
As the earlier sections of this report have stated the District currently implements a user pay system
that reflects the true actual costs to each household. The District can continue with the current solid
waste model or it can consider the validity of other models that could provide a municipally operated
solid waste collection and recycling service.
Practices in Other Municipalities
A survey around Metro Vancouver municipalities found that of the twenty contacted, ten used
external contractors, nine used in-house municipal staff and one used a combination of internal staff
and external contractors.
Appendix One of this report lists published annual charges for a number of municipalities throughout
Metro Vancouver but comparing true costs of various municipal solid waste collection programs that
includes garbage, organics and recycling is not easy as there are a number of different practices in
the various municipalities that make a direct comparison quite difficult, including:
Program costs may not have migrated from General Revenue funding to a utility while some
have multiple services bundled into a single annual charge along with sewer and/or water.
o Does the stated cost include the tipping fee?
o Is the recycling processing fee included? Are there revenues coming back
through commodity processing?
o Is staff time included? Municipalities similar in size to the District have four to
five staff to administer the program.
o Are contamination fines included or not?
o Is the supply of materials – garbage totes, bags, boxes – included?
Programs vary in complexity – all municipalities have garbage and recycling programs (some
more wide-ranging than others) but not all have organic collection while others have a depot.
Some municipalities provide more comprehensive education initiatives than others and may
implement other programs such as hazardous waste events.
Level of service – different standards exist for collection frequency but generally organics
should be picked up weekly. Garbage and recycling however may be weekly or bi-weekly.
Methodology - some municipalities have manual pickup, others fully automated.
Recycling can be single-stream or multi-stream which will affect revenues.
ISSUES TO CONSIDER
Government Provision of Service versus Private Provision of Service
The trend over the past decades is for governments at all levels to review the services they
provide and question whether these services can be better provided by somebody else. In the
case of garbage collection in Maple Ridge the user has the option to deal directly with the private
hauler. There is no middleman (the municipality) imposing administrative costs. All
municipalities that provide the administration of garbage collection have specific staff assigned
to this role. The Township of Langley which is slightly larger than the District in population but
similar in composition of urban / rural employs four full time and two temporary staff to manage
their solid waste and recycling contracts. Additional staff would need to be hired by the District
to administer the contract(s) and experience shows that garbage collection can be one of the
thornier issues that municipalities deal with in terms of customer expectations.
Currently in Maple Ridge if a resident has a service issue with the private hauler they have
contracted with they call the hauler directly. In addition they have alternative haulers should
they wish to change. Municipal contracts are typically 5 to 10 years. If a resident has an issue
with the municipal-contracted hauler it typically falls to the municipal staff to resolve the issue.
There are currently four private haulers in competition within Maple Ridge and they range in
organizational size. As stated above residents can change haulers depending on their
satisfaction level and typically contracts are on a month-by-month basis.
Role and Status of the Recycling Society
Council recently worked with the Provincial Government to ensure that the Community Living BC
program for people with developmental disabilities to work with the Ridge Meadows Recycling
Society was not eliminated at the expense of financial bottom line. The Recycling Society prides
itself on providing cost effective and efficient services. It is also acknowledged that the societal
benefits provided by the Recycling Society also must factor into bottom line accounting.
Choice of user system versus mandated taxed service
It can be argued that Maple Ridge citizens have the ability to determine the true actual cost of
solid waste services. In addition Maple ridge residents have a menu of choices from which to
choose. Depending on their level of desire for recycling they can choose to minimize their costs.
In addition families or neighbours can choose to “pool” their garbage to be dropped off at the
transfer station.
Expansion of Services to the whole municipality
Municipal garbage collection typically occurs only in urban areas where the density is higher and
collection is more cost-effective. Costs rise substantially when rural garbage collection is
contemplated given the increased travel distances and low number of customers.
Citizen Survey
The recent citizen survey asked participants for suggestions for services currently not offered by
the District and 41% of residents surveyed the service listed was garbage collection. This is
probably not surprising as this service is traditionally provided by municipalities and an obvious
one that Maple Ridge does not administer. Nonetheless it is important to acknowledge that the
issue has profile among citizens. Having said that the majority of residents in the survey (59%)
did not raise garbage collection as a service that the municipality should provide.
Truck Trip Reduction
Currently there are four separate garbage collection companies operating in Maple Ridge.
Municipal administered garbage collection typically only has one firm. Through a District-wide
single contract a reduction in the overall number of truck trips could be anticipated. This may
represent an environmental enhancement through lower fuel usage and emissions.
No Going Back
It is important to acknowledge that should the District decide to opt for administering garbage
collection it would be very difficult if not impossible to return to the current model.
Local Organics Facility
One other area of uncertainty is the availability of a local organics processing facility. There are a
number of private companies looking at siting organic processing facilities in the Pitt Meadows /
Maple Ridge area but if such facilities are not available then the organics would have to be
trucked to the closest available facility, thereby increasing the overall costs as well as increasing
the environmental impact.
POSSIBLE SERVICE DELIVERY MODELS FOR CONSIDERATION
The priority issue is to facilitate the removal of organic waste from the waste stream by 2015. In
considering the service delivery models that could be pursued the following alternative approaches
have been identified. However in each case the recycling component has some uncertainty given
the implementation of the EPR for PPP through MMBC. Packaging and Paper is a reliable financial
commodity and the removal of PPP out of the recycling stream may well impact the overall operation
and cost of municipal solid waste and recycling programs. At this time the impact – both financially
and operationally - is unknown.
One other area of uncertainty is the availability of a local organics processing facility. There are a
number of private companies looking at siting organic processing facilities in the Pitt Meadows /
Maple Ridge area but if such facilities are not available then the organics would have to be trucked
to the closest available facility, thereby increasing the overall costs as well as increasing the
environmental impact.
The possible approaches to solid waste service delivery may be summarized thus:
Expand User Pay Garbage Collection System to Include Organics Collection
Private contractors expand their services with individual residences to include organics as well as
residential garbage with Ridge Meadows Recycling Society continuing to collect recycling through
a partnership agreement with the District. The collection frequency for garbage and organics
would be determined by each residence and reflected in the costs to each customer, while the
recycling costs would be standardized as per the current situation.
Fully Contracted Collection for Garbage, Organics and Recycling
The third service delivery model would see the issuance tenders for open and competitive bids
for all collection services – garbage, organics and recycling. This would effectively eliminate the
Ridge Meadows Recycling Society except perhaps as a depot function. The administration of the
contract(s) as well as public education could be overseen by either the District or the Ridge
Meadows Recycling Society in a partnership agreement. Municipalities of a similar size to the
District employ four to five staff dedicated to the administration of a solid waste and recycling
contract, including the education component.
Retain User Pay Garbage Collection System but Expand Recycling Society Role to Include
Organics Collection
Private contractors continue to collect garbage from individual residences Ridge Meadows
Recycling Society expand their operations to include the collection of organics and recycling
through a modified partnership agreement. This may require re-tooling the Recycling Society
vehicle fleet as the current vehicles are not able to adapt to collecting organic waste.
A single, municipally controlled service delivery model could in theory reduce the number of vehicles,
both haulers and residents, transporting garbage and thus reduce greenhouse gas emissions but
this would be hard to quantify as residents could well combine a trip to the Transfer Station with
other errands.
As previously noted Appendix One lists a number of published municipal annual utility charges. It is
believed that when accounting for the full costs of providing a municipally operated solid waste
program - garbage, organics and recycling - in Maple Ridge the estimated annual costs would range
from $275 to $350.
CONCLUSIONS:
Metro Vancouver, through the ISWRMP has mandated that organic waste will be banned from the
garbage stream by 2015. In addition, of note is the pending Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)
for Packaging and Printed Paper, which is included in both Provincial and Federal regulations, the
underlying goal of which is to have producers and consumers cover the costs of the product end -of-
life management rather than having taxpayers incur the expenses. The plan could range from having
a single contractor pick up PPP material throughout the Province through to providing incentives for
municipalities. This is an important point as any consideration to changing the current model must
acknowledge that the EPR could radically change that model within the next few years.
The current user pay delivery model in the District provides options to residents in that they can
individualize their service levels to reflect their own regime of recycling and composting and
correspondingly control their costs.
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Prepared by: David Pollock PEng, Municipal Engineer
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Prepared by: Kim Day, Director, Ridge Meadows Recycling Society
_______________________________________________
Approved by: Frank Quinn PEng., MBA, General Manager,. PW & DS
_______________________________________________
Concurrence: J.L. (Jim) Rule
Chief Administrative Officer
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APPENDIX ONE
PROPERTY TAX OR UTILITY CHARGES COMPARISON BY MUNICIPALITY
Function: Garbage(G); Recycling(R); Organics(O); Depot(D); Other Programs(P)
MUNICIPALITY METHOD OF OPERATION Property Tax -
Utility
Function
Included
VANCOUVER MUNICIPAL $195.00 G-R
PITT MEADOWS CONTRACT - WASTE MANAGEMENT $235.00 G-R
RICHMOND CONTRACT - SIERRA $241.96 G-R-D-P
SURREY CONTRACT - PROGRESSIVE (BFI) $281.00 G-R-D-P
LANGLEY CITY CONTRACT - EMTERRA $226.00 G-R-O
CITY OF NEW WEST. MUNICIPAL $320.50 G-R-O
PORT COQUITLAM MUNICIPAL $176.30 G-R-O-D-P
ABBOTSFORD/MATSQUI CONTRACT - BFI / CITY (Partner ACL) $245.00 G-R-O-D-P
MISSION CONTRACT - REMPLE $284.00 G-R-O-D-P
COQUITLAM CONTRACT - SMITHRITE $342.00 G-R-O-D-P
NORTH SHORE CONTRACT - WASTE MANAGEMENT $365.50 G-R-O-D-P
BURNABY MUNICIPAL $955.52 G-R-O-D-P
DELTA CONTRACT - REMPLE $170.00** G-R-O-P
LANGLEY Township CONTRACT-EMTERA $260.00 G-R-O-P
PORT MOODY MUNICIPAL $323.00 G-R-O-P
MAPLE RIDGE Recycling + estimate weekly @$144 $212.16 R-D-P
Recycling + estimate monthly @$72 $140.16 R-D-P
** Does not include a tipping fee as their garbage is dumped in the Vancouver Landfill located in
Burns Bog, in Delta.
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District of Maple Ridge
TO: His Worship Mayor Ernie Daykin MEETING DATE: April 30, 2012
and Members of Council
FROM: Chief Administrative Officer MEETING: Council Workshop
SUBJECT: MADD – Campaign 9-1-1 Program
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
At the April 10, 2012 Council meeting, Council received a presentation from Mothers Against Drunk
Driving (MADD) about an awareness campaign that they would like to implement. Council
expressed its support for the program and directed the Officer in Charge of the Ridge Meadows
RCMP to provide a report outlining the implementation issues in the program. This report follows
that direction.
The awareness campaign is called “Campaign 9-1-1”. It increases public awareness around
impaired driving by encouraging people to call 9-1-1 to report impaired drivers so that impaired
drivers can be apprehended and removed from our roads. The program has the full support of the
local detachment, “E” Division RCMP Headquarters and E-COMM.
RECOMMENDATION:
THAT Council support the implementation of “Campaign 9-1-1” in Maple Ridge.
DISCUSSION:
a) Background Context:
In January 2010, the City of Nanaimo and the Nanaimo RCMP partnered with MADD Canada and
initiated a “Call 9-1-1” program as another avenue for citizens to report impaired drivers. This pilot
project demonstrated the value of the program and the viability of implementing a call 911
program in the Metro Vancouver area.
The Vancouver Chapter of MADD is interesting in assisting with the implementation of the
Campaign 9-1-1 program in Maple Ridge and would like support from Council before proceeding.
b) Desired Outcome:
The desired outcome is to make our roads safer. Greater awareness of enforcement opportunities
will assist the police in removing unsafe drivers from our roads.
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c) Interdepartmental Implications:
The campaign has the support of the traffic management section of the municipality and has the
support of the Safer Cities project team. E-Comm has also expressed their support for the project.
d) Business Plan/Financial Implications:
MADD, at their own cost, will be supplying the signs. Our Operations Section will be doing the
installation, the cost of which will be accommodated within existing allocations.
CONCLUSIONS:
The Nanaimo experience was positive from not only increasing the reports of impaired drivers but
also from a public education and prevention perspective. There are no costs other than the
installation of signs, as MADD is funding the cost of the signage. The program has been approved
in the City of Pitt Meadows and is at the same stage of approval in the other area municipalities.
___________________________________ __________________________________
Prepared by: David Fleugel, Insp. Approved by: Dave Walsh, Supt.
Operations Officer Officer In Charge
___________________________________ __________________________________
Approved by: Paul Gill Concurrence by: Jim Rule
G.M. Corporate and Chief Administrative Officer
Financial Services
District of Maple Ridge
TO: His Worship Mayor Ernie Daykin DATE: April 30, 2012
and Members of Council
FROM: Chief Administrative Officer ATTN: Council Workshop
SUBJECT: 2012-2016 Financial Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6922-2012
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The 2012 property tax assessment roll has been received from BC Assessment and the Property Tax
Rates Bylaw has been prepared. Prior to establishing the tax rates, it is desirable to update our
financial plan to reflect information received since the plan’s adoption in January. As in previous
years and as reported to Council in the year end update, projects that were budgeted for in the prior
year but were not completed have been reviewed. This financial plan has been amended
accordingly.
The Financial Plan Bylaw that is adopted prior to the Tax Rates Bylaw is the budget that is used in
our Annual Report. In order for this Financial Plan Bylaw and Tax Rates Bylaw to be adopted prior to
the May 15 deadline, three readings are required at Council Workshop on April 30, 2012 with final
consideration of the bylaws at the Council Meeting on May 8.
RECOMMENDATION(S):
That Bylaw No. 6922 - 2012 be given first, second and third readings.
DISCUSSION:
a) Background Context:
Previous 2012-2016 Financial Plan
The 2012-2016 Business Plans and an overview of the financial plan were presented to
Council at public meetings held on December 12 and 13, 2011. Business Plans from all areas
including the Capital Works Program and the 2012-2016 Financial Plan Overview report were
provided. Financial Plan Bylaw 6883-2011 was adopted in January. Highlights of the plan
include:
property tax increase of 4% in 2012–2016, which includes 1% for infrastructure
sustainability and 3% for general purposes,
an increase to the fire department service improvement levy for 2012 of $600,000
plus growth since 2005, the year of the inception of the levy. The increase is half
that amount in 2013 and then for 2014 and beyond increases will be similar to
general purpose increases.
water user fee increase of 9% per year, sewer user fee increase of 5% per year , and
recycling rates increase of 6% in 2012 and then 3% per year.
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In last year’s financial plan, Council adopted an aggressive capital program and this plan
builds on that direction.
We have approximately $1 billion invested in our infrastructure and it is essential that we
properly manage it. This financial plan sets aside dedicated money for sustaining our
infrastructure. We are a growing community and with that growth comes pressure on our
existing services. This financial plan provides funding to help meet growth related demands.
The funding for growth and for infrastructure sustainability are in line with Council’s Financial
Sustainability Policies.
b) Financial Plan Implications:
The 2012-2016 Financial Plan is being amended to carry forward funding for projects that
were approved in 2011 but were not completed as of yearend. The previously approved
funding sources remain unchanged.
The plan is further amended to incorporate recent information. These amendments include:
1. The actual real growth in tax revenue of 1.53% compared to a previously
budgeted 1.70%. This represents a revenue reduction in 2012 of $80,000.
2. Other updates to operating budgets with a net reduction of costs of $200,000 in
2012 include: grant in lieu of taxes, property taxes due to supplementary
adjustments, employer costs of employee benefits, reduction in the inflation
contingency, hydro rate increases, removal of Council remuneration increases for
2012 through 2014, and the update of lease or contracts and updated reserve
interest earnings.
3. The transfer to accumulated surplus for General Revenue for 2012 has been
increased to $149,000 as a result of the above noted adjustments.
This transfer to accumulated surplus could be quickly eliminated through supplementary
adjustments to assessed values.
c) Desired Outcome:
A Financial Plan that accurately reflects the planned expenditures and methods of funding
and is consistent with corporate strategic plans, policies and Council direction.
d) Strategic Alignment:
All departments updated their Business Plans which were prepared using the Business
Planning Guidelines 13th Edition. These guidelines are reviewed and amended annually in
consultation with Council. The Financial Plan reflects Council’s Strategic Financial
Sustainability Policies and Infrastructure Funding Strategy.
e) Citizen/Customer Implications:
The business plans have far reaching citizen and customer implication s. The Financial Plan
reflects the financial impact of the business plans. Property tax revenue and user fees are
planned to increase as detailed in the above discussion.
f) Statutory Requirements and Policy Implications:
The Financial Plan has been prepared in accordance with statutory requirements and
Municipal financial policies. As required by the Community Charter, the Financial Plan Bylaw
includes: disclosure of the proportions of revenue proposed to come from various funding
sources; the distribution of property taxes among property classes; and the use of permissive
tax exemptions.
In 2009 we reported our assets and the related amortization expense to be in compliance
with accounting rules in PSAB 3150. The Financial Plan Bylaw now includes a figure for the
annual amortization expense and an offsetting entry to draw down the value of the Tangible
Capital Assets. These items are accounting entries and do not represent cash being spent.
The amortization figure does have some relevance for financial planning, even if it is based
on historic cost rather than a replacement costs. If we compare the annual amortization
expense to the amount we spend on replacement of our existing assets or transfers to
reserves to later fund the same, one would see that the amortization expense is considerably
more. This highlights the fact that we currently have an infrastructure funding gap which
means that we are consuming more of our assets that we are replenishing. Fortunately, we
have relatively new infrastructure so we have some time to bridge this funding gap.
Public consultation is an important and legislated component of preparing financial plans.
The Business Planning Guidelines are updated in spring with an opportunity for the public to
provide feedback. Public input during business planning in December was invited through
advertisements in the local paper and on the corporate website. Input was accepted through
many different mediums including in person at the business planning presentations which
were open to the public or through email or voicemail. A further opportunity existed for
public comment on the Financial Plan Bylaw prior to adoption.
For the amendment to the Financial Plan an advertisement will be placed in the local paper
once the bylaw receives first reading from Council. Public input into the financial plan and
departmental business plans is incorporated indirectly through regular feedback and
interaction with customers and the public as well as through the results of surveys.
g) Alternatives:
In the event that this bylaw is not adopted, the District is not authorized to make any
expenditure other than those identified in the 2012-2016 Financial Plan Bylaw No.6883-
2011. This would require departments to curtail or delay expenditures and only proceed with
capital projects that were identified in the previous financial plan.
CONCLUSIONS:
The Financial Plan is a multi-year planning, reviewing and reporting tool that represents Council’s
vision and commitment to providing quality services to the residents of Maple Ridge. The Plan
provides a forecast of the financial resources that are available to fund operations, programs and
infrastructure for the five year period.
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Prepared by: Trevor Thompson, BBA, CGA
Manager of Financial Planning
_______________________________________________
Approved by: Paul Gill, BBA, CGA
General Manager, Corporate & Financial Services
_______________________________________________
Concurrence: J.L. (Jim) Rule
Chief Administrative Officer
DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGE
BYLAW NO. 6922-2012
A bylaw to amend Maple Ridge 2012-2016 Financial Plan Bylaw No. 6883-2011
____________________________________________________________________________________
WHEREAS, through a public process in an open meeting the business plans and resulting financial
plan were presented;
AND WHEREAS, the public will have the opportunity to provide comments or suggestions with respect
to the financial plan;
AND WHEREAS, Council deems this to a process of public consolation under section 166 of the
Community Charter.
NOW THEREFORE, the Council for the District of Maple Ridge enacts as follows:
1. This Bylaw may be cited as “Maple Ridge 2012-2016 Financial Plan Amending Bylaw No.
6922-2012”.
2. Statement 1, Statement 2 and Statement 3 attached to and forming part of Maple Ridge 2012-
2016 Financial Plan Bylaw 6883-2011 are deleted in their entirety and replaced by Statement 1,
Statement 2 and Statement 3 attached and forming part of Maple Ridge 2012-2016 Financial
Plan Amending Bylaw No. 6922-2012.
READ a first time the day of , 2012.
READ a second time the day of , 2012.
READ a third time the day of , 2012.
PUBLIC CONSULTATION completed on the day of , 2012.
RECONSIDERED and adopted the day of , 2012.
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PRESIDING MEMBER CORPORATE OFFICER
ATTACHMENT: Statement 1, Statement 2 and Statement 3
Objectives & Policies
Property Tax Revenue is the District’s primary revenue source, and one which is heavily reliant on the
residential class. Diversification of the tax base and generation of non-tax revenue are ongoing
objectives, outlined in Financial Sustainability Policy 5.52 section 6.
Business Planning Guidelines and the Financial Plan includes a 3% general tax increase, a 1%
increase to fund replacement of existing infrastructure and in 2012 an increase of $600,000 plus
growth since 2005, to fund the Fire Department Master Plan implementation. More information can
be found in the Business Planning Guidelines 14th Edition, Financial Sustainability Plan and the
2012-2016 Financial Plan Overview Report. Specific policies discussing the tax increases are
included in the Financial Sustainability Plan and related policies which were adopted in 2004.
Property tax revenue includes property taxes collected through setting the rates noted below as well
as grants in lieu of property taxes.
Parcel Charges are largely comprised of a recycling charge, a sewer charge and on certain properties
a local area service or improvement charge. Parcel charges are a useful tool to charge all or a
subset of properties for a fixed or variable amount to support services. Unlike property taxation the
variable amount does not need to be related to property assessment value, but can be something
that more accurately reflects the cost of the service.
Attachment to Maple Ridge 2012-2016 Amending Financial Plan Bylaw 6922-2012
Statement 2 (continued)
Revenue and Property Tax Policy Disclosure
Fees & Charges
The Business Planning Guidelines call for an increase of 5% in fees as a guideline. Actual fee
increases vary depending on the individual circumstances, the type of fee and how it is calculated.
Fees should be reviewed annually and updated if needed. Recent fee amendments include
recreation fees, development application fees, business license fees and cemetery fees. A major
amendment to the Development Costs Charges (DCC), recommended every 5 years, was completed
in 2008. Minor DCC amendments are done more frequently. Some fees are to offset the costs of
providing specific services. The utility fees are reviewed annually with a view towards using rate
stabilization practices to smooth out large fluctuations in rates, as set out in the Business Planning
Guidelines.
Borrowing Proceeds – Debt is used where it makes sense. Caution is used when considering debt as
it commits future cash flows to debt payments restricting the ability to use these funds to provide
other services. The source of the debt payments needs to be considered as does the justification for
advancing the project. More information on borrowing previously approved or proposed for 2012-
2016 can be found in the 2012-2016 Financial Plan Overview report.
Other Sources, will vary greatly year to year as it includes
- Development fees, which is the funding for capital projects from the DCC Reserve,
- Contribution from others in relation to capital,
- Interest earned on funds invested in accordance with the Investment Policy
- Grants, which are sought from various agencies, and may be leveraged with District funds.
PROPERTY TAX DISCLOSURE
Property Tax Revenue Distribution
Attachment to Maple Ridge 2012-2016 Amending Financial Plan Bylaw 6922-2012
Statement 2 (continued)
Revenue and Property Tax Policy Disclosure
PROPERTY TAX DISCLOSURE
Objectives & Policies
Property taxes are the District’s largest source of revenue and are only contained by efficient
business practices. Annual business planning practices have been the mechanism for resource
allocation decisions.
The District’s Financial Sustainability Policy section 6 discusses the necessity of diversifying the tax
base. As development of employment related properties is one method of diversification, key
performance measurement in Economic Development tracks the increased investment and
development of non-residential properties.
A policy in the Financial Sustainability Plan that calls for stable tax increases and the adoption of the
annual increase early in the prior year in the Business Planning Guidelines provides citizens with a
more stable and predictable set of cost increases. In some cases costs are phased in over multiple
years to keep within the set tax increases.
Property Tax Rates
It is policy to adjust property tax rates annually to negate the impact of fluctuations in the market
values of properties. (Tax rates are negatively correlated to market changes). Property tax increases
are then applied at the same relative increase for all classes, unless legislation restricts the rates, as
with Class 2, Utility.
The Business Class and Light Industry Class properties have the same tax rate and are treated as a
composite class when setting the tax rates. This is done as the types of businesses in each class of
property are quite similar. This was achieved over a long period of time with small incremental
adjustments.
A review was done on the Major Industry Class rates and the recommendation from the Audit and
Finance Committee and Council was a reduction of 5% in 2009 and 2010 to the taxes collected to
support additional investments in the subject property and to keep rates competitive.
In reviewing the tax rates to ensure competitiveness absolute rates, tax multiples and overall tax
burden are considered. The impact that assessed values have on comparing other geographical
areas must be considered in a comparison of tax rates or multiples.
Attachment to Maple Ridge 2012-2016 Amending Financial Plan Bylaw 6922-2012
Statement 2 (continued)
Revenue and Property Tax Policy Disclosure
Permissive Tax Exemptions
Council has set policies around the use of permissive tax exemptions. They are Council Policies 5.19
though 5.24. The policies discuss Churches, Community Halls, Heritage Sites, Homes for the Care of
Children and the Relief of the Aged, the Poor, the Disabled and the Infirm, Municipal Recreational
Services, Private Hospitals and Daycares, Private School and Youth Recreation Groups.
Revitalization Tax Exemption
The District of Maple Ridge has made significant investments in the Town Centre over the last
several years, in keeping with Council’s vision to create a vibrant and dynamic Town Centre. The
Town Centre Investment Incentives Program has been established to encourage accelerated private
sector investment in residential and commercial projects to help achieve Council’s vision. Specific
objectives of the program are to:
a. Encourage residential investment to diversify housing options, to increase density in
the Town Centre, and to provide a larger base of residents to support Commercial
activities;
b. Encourage Commercial investment to create a strong local economy and expand
employment opportunities for citizens;
c. Increase pedestrian traffic with added residential and Commercial activity, both to
support local business, and to enhance safety;
d. Encourage and support the use of environmentally sustainable building construction
methods and materials, and encourage energy efficiency and alternative
technologies.
Revitalization Tax Exemption Bylaw 6789-2011 is one element of that incentive program. The three-
year program expires at the end of 2013.
Attachment to Maple Ridge 2012-2016 Amending Financial Plan Bylaw 6922-2012
Statement 3
Capital Expenditure Disclosure
The sole purpose of this statement is to meet legislative requirements, highlighting the value of the
DCC program; no other conclusions should be drawn from the figures as the information could be
misleading. This is required under the Local Government Act s. 937(2); Capital costs attributable to
projects to be partially funded by Development Cost Charges (DCC) must be included in the financial
plan. The DCC program includes projects as far out as 2030 so the capital expenditures must be
extended to match. Certain types of projects are not planned past the five year time horizon of the
financial plan. Much less scrutiny is given to projects that are planned in years 2017 through 2030.
Projects in these years typically exceed likely funding available.
Capital Works Program for 2017 – 2030
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District of Maple Ridge
TO: His Worship Mayor Ernie Daykin DATE: April 30, 2012
and Members of Council
FROM: Chief Administrative Officer ATTN: Council Workshop
SUBJECT: Property Tax Rates Bylaw No. 6923-2012
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The Property Tax Rates Bylaw needs to be adopted prior to May 15. In order to do so, the bylaw
requires first through third reading at Council Workshop on April 30 and final consideration at the
Council meeting on May 8.
The 2012 tax rates are calculated based on the direction that Council has provided. The rate
increases were reflected in the approved Business Planning Guidelines, the 2012-2016 business
planning proceedings and the 2012-2016 Financial Plan Bylaw. Municipal property tax rates
continue to be calculated using the same methodology that Council has set and reviewed. The
methodology being that tax rates for each property class are adjusted for market related assessment
changes and then the planned tax increase is applied.
In 2009 and 2010 the municipal portion of the property taxes for the Major Industrial Class were
reduced by 5%, while other property classes received the budgeted tax increase. For 2011 and
2012, the Major Industrial Class has received the same property tax increase as the other classes.
Property tax rates are set by property class. The actual increase in the property tax bill for any
individual property will vary depending on change in assessed value.
RECOMMENDATION:
That Maple Ridge Property Tax Rates Bylaw No. 6923-2012 be given first, second and third readings.
DISCUSSION:
The increases in 2012 taxation revenue which were confirmed during business planning and
incorporated into the Financial Plan include:
3% for general purposes and 1% for the infrastructure sustainability
$600,000 plus growth for the Fire Service Improvement Levy
There have been several initiatives from the province that impact property taxation or property
assessments including:
A temporary property tax deferment program was put in place for 2009 and 2010
which allows people who attest that they are experiencing serious financial
difficulties due to current economic conditions, to defer their property taxes.
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Although this program is closed to new applicants, anyone who was approved during
those two years is able to continue to defer.
The criteria for the existing property tax deferment program was expanded to include
homeowners that have children living at home, previously it was just for homeowners
that were 55 or older.
A Provincial Industrial Property Tax Credit was introduced in 2009 to reduce the
school tax levy for major industrial and light industrial properties. The original 50%
reduction was increased to a 60% reduction in 2011.
The Farm Land Tax Credit, a 50% reduction in the school tax levy, was introduced for
2011 for Farm Class properties. In 2011, this saved the Farm Class Property Class
about $9,000.
The Property Assessment Roll which is used in calculating the tax rates has been received from BC
Assessment. Council policy is to reduce the property taxes to reflect average market value increases
in each property class. This policy has been applied to calculate the municipal tax rates included in
the attached bylaws. Market value for the Residential Class are almost unchanged, decrease in
market value is 0.01%.
Once the tax rates are adjusted for market change, the rates are increased based on the tax
increase approved in the Financial Plan. Previous year’s supplementary adjustments in assessed
values are reviewed ensuring those changes are also considered using the same methodology.
It should be noted that our tax rates bylaw also includes the levies for other taxing authorities.
Council has no direct control in the amount of these levies or the methodology used in the
calculations. School tax rates are not part of this bylaw. For illustrative purposes, the tax levies for
the average residence can be found in the appendix. As the school tax rates are not yet known, the
2011 school tax levy has been used.
The Business and Light Industry Class are treated as a composite resulting in municipal tax rates
that are identical. Staff will continue to review property taxes and the distribution between property
classes to ensure that tax rates remain competitive.
CONCLUSIONS:
The property tax rates are reflective of the decisions made during the public process of business
planning and decisions that are incorporated in the Financial Plan.
_______________________________________________
Prepared by: Trevor Thompson, BBA, CGA
Manager of Financial Planning
_______________________________________________
Approved by: Paul Gill, BBA, CGA
General Manager, Corporate & Financial Services
_______________________________________________
Concurrence: J.L. (Jim) Rule
Chief Administrative Officer
Appendix A – Average Composite Residence Property Tax Comparison
2012 Assessed Value:409,782$
2011 Assessed Value:409,823$
Average Increase in Assessed Value:-0.01%
2012 2011 Increase % Change
Average Home Municipal Levies:
General Purpose 1,519.84$ 1,461.18$ 58.66$ 4.0%
Fire Service Improvement Levy 155.68 136.23 19.45 14.3%
Recycling (fixed rate)68.15 64.30 3.85 6.0%
Water (fixed rate)450.90 413.65 37.25 9.0%
Sewer (fixed rate)297.40 284.90 12.50 4.4%*
Municipal, Recycling, Utilities, Fire 2,491.97$ 2,360.26$ 131.71$ 5.6%
Average Home Other Agency Levies:
BCAA, MFA, GVRD 48.19 52.50 (4.31) -8.2%
Translink 132.93 143.44 (10.50) -7.3%
School Tax **824.81 824.81 - 0.0%
Less: Home Owner Grant (570.00) (570.00)
Net School Tax 254.81$ 254.81$ -$ 0.0%
Total Property Taxes 2,927.90$ 2,811.01$ 116.90$ 4.2%
* Sewer rates include an increase of 5% for user fees and no change in the parcel charge.
** School Tax rates for 2012 are not yet known.
2012 Average Residence (includes strata)
DISTRICT OF MAPLE RIDGE
BYLAW NO. 6923-2012
A Bylaw to establish property tax rates for Municipal, Improvement District
and Regional District purposes for the year 2012
__________________________________________________________________________
WHEREAS pursuant to provisions in the Community Charter Council must, by bylaw, establish
property tax rates;
The 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 Property Tax Rates Bylaw No.
6923 - 2012”.
2. The following rates are hereby imposed and levied for the year 2012:
(a) For all lawful general purposes of the municipality on the assessed value of land
and improvements taxable for general municipal purposes, rates appearing in
Row “A” of Schedule “A” attached hereto and forming a part hereof.
(b) For the purposes of improving fire services the assessed value of land and
improvements taxable for general municipal purposes, rates appearing in Row
“B” of Schedule “A” attached hereto and forming a part hereof.
(c) For purposes of the British Columbia Assessment Authority on the assessed
value of land and improvements taxable for regional hospital district purposes,
rates appearing in Row “A” of Schedule “B” attached hereto and forming a part
hereof.
(d) For purposes of the Municipal Finance Authority of British Columbia on the
assessed value of land and improvements taxable for regional hospital district
purposes, rates appearing in Row “B” of Schedule “B” attached hereto and
forming a part hereof.
(e) For purposes of the South Coast British Columbia Transportation Authority on
the assessed value of land and improvements taxable for regional hospital district
purposes, rates appearing in Row “C” of Schedule “B” attached hereto and
forming a part hereof.
(f) For purposes of the Greater Vancouver Regional District on the assessed value of
land and improvements taxable for regional hospital district purposes, rates
appearing in Row “D” of Schedule “B” attached hereto and forming a part
hereof.
Bylaw No. 6923 - 2012
Page (2)
3. The minimum amount of taxation upon a parcel of real property shall be One Dollar
($1.00).
READ a first time the day of 2012
READ a second time the day of 2012
READ a third time the day of 2012
RECONSIDERED AND FINALLY ADOPTED the day of 2012.
_______________________________PRESIDING MEMBER
_______________________________CORPORATE OFFICER
ATTACHMENTS: SCHEDULES “A” AND “B”
1 2 4 5 6 8 9
Major Light Business/Rec/
Residential Utility Industry Industry Other Non-profit Farm
A General 3.7089 36.2833 32.9650 10.6591 10.6591 10.4940 24.4024
Municipal
B Fire Service 0.3799 3.7167 3.3768 1.0919 1.0919 1.0750 2.4997
Improvement Levy
Total 4.0888 40.0000 36.3418 11.7510 11.7510 11.5690 26.9021
1 2 4 5 6 8 9
Major Light Business/Rec/
Residential Utility Industry Industry Other Non-profit Farm
A BC 0.0599 0.5113 0.5113 0.1843 0.1843 0.0599 0.0599
Assessment
Authority
B Municipal 0.0002 0.0007 0.0007 0.0007 0.0005 0.0002 0.0002
Finance
Authority
C South Coast 0.3244 2.7171 2.2519 1.9132 1.5495 0.3179 0.3599
BC Transportation
Authority (TransLink)
D Greater 0.0575 0.2013 0.1955 0.1955 0.1409 0.0575 0.0575
Vancouver
Regional
District
Total 0.4420 3.4304 2.9594 2.2937 1.8752 0.4355 0.4775
Schedule 'B' to Bylaw No. 6923 - 2012
Tax Rates (dollars of tax per $1,000 taxable value)
District of Maple Ridge
Schedule 'A' to Bylaw No. 6923 - 2012
Tax Rates (dollars of tax per $1,000 taxable value)
District of Maple Ridge
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District of Maple Ridge
TO: His Worship Mayor Ernie Daykin DATE: April 30, 2012
and Members of Council FILE NO: 0530-01
FROM: Chief Administrative Officer ATTN: Council Workshop
SUBJECT: 2012 Council Matrix Update
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Attached to this report as Appendix I is the updated Council Matrix covering the period of January 1
through September 30, 2012. When you review the Matrix it is evident that Council has undertaken
and completed a tremendous amount of work and dealt with many issues already during 2012.
The Matrix captures items that Council identified as priorities, presentations to update and inform
Council on local issues and policy discussions.
Staff will make every effort to meet the dates outlined on the 2012 Matrix but it should be noted that
the dates listed may be altered depending upon availability of information and personnel.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Council Matrix attached as Appendix I to the staff report dated April 30, 2012 be adopted.
DISCUSSION:
The matrix was developed to track key items for Council. The matrix lists those items that are of
particular interest to Council but these items are only a small fraction of the work that occurs at the
District on a daily basis and a fraction of the work identified in the 2012-2016 Business Plan..
_____________________________________ ______________________________
Prepared by: Ceri Marlo, C.M.C. Concurrence by: J.L. Rule
Manager of Legislative Services Chief Administrative Officer
__________________________________
Approved by: Paul Gill, B.B.A, C.G.A, F.R.M
General Manager: Corporate & Financial Services
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Council Work Schedule Matrix 2012 (January 1 to September)APPENDIX 1
ITEM DIVISION
DATES OF
COUNCIL
MEETINGS
STATUS AND COMMENTS
1 BC Hydro - Smart Meters Admin January 23 Complete - Presentation provided
2 Council Matrix C&FS January 23 Complete - Review; adopted at the January 24,
2012 Council Meeting
3 2012 Property Assessments
Review
C&FS January 23 Complete - Presentation provided
4 Albion Flats Plan PW&DS January 23 Complete - Discussion on Agricultural Land
Commission comments; recommendation
adopted at the January 24 Council meeting
5 E-Comm C&FS February 6 Complete - Presentation provided
6 Albion Flats Plan PW&DS February 6 Complete - additional discussion not requested
at this time
7 Building Bylaw PW&DS February 6 Proposed amendments - rescheduled to April
30, 2012
8 Fire Department C&FS February 20 Complete - Update provided
9 RCMP Contract C&FS February 20 Complete - Update provided February 6
10 Commercial/Industrial Review PW&DS February 20 Complete - Process review
11 Neighbourhood Traffic Calming PW&DS February 20 Complete - Initiatives Process Report eg. River
Road, Shady Lane, 132 Avenue
12 Customer Service Standards
Initiatives Update
PW&DS February 20 Complete - Progress report
13 Council Compensation Admin March 5 Complete - Policy review - recommendation that
Council remuneration remain as that paid in
2011 adopted at March 27, 2012 Council
Meeting
14 Town Center Incentive Admin March 5 Complete - Program update - forwarded to the
March 13 Council meeting for presentation
15 Cultural Mapping Report CDP&R March 5 Complete - Report on results
16 Zoning Bylaw PW&DS March 5 Complete - Zoning Bylaw review update
17 Recreation Vehicles and Tents PW&DS March 5 Complete - presentation provided on
Recreational Vehicle Parking/Storage
18 Healthy Community Initiatives CDP&R March 19 Update on work with Fraser Health Authority -
rescheduled to June 4
19 Preliminary Year End Results C&FS March 19 Complete - preliminary year end results
20 Business License Bylaw PW&DS March 19 Complete - Council input received; bylaw to be
finalized and forwarded to Council for first
reading
21 Municipal Property Downtown PW&DS March 19 Complete - review of development of property
process - process endorsed
Council Work Schedule Matrix 2012 (January 1 to September)APPENDIX 1
ITEM DIVISION
DATES OF
COUNCIL
MEETINGS
STATUS AND COMMENTS
22 Citizen Survey Admin April 2 Complete - presented on April 16
23 Wildlife Interface Management
Strategy
CDP&R April 2 Complete - Update by Conservation Officer
24 Bear Aware Program CDP&R April 2 Complete - overview of program
25 RCMP C&FS April 2 Complete - update provided
27 Sign Bylaw Review PW&DS April 16 Complete - verbal update - rescheduled from
April 2
28 Secondary Suites Temp Res Use
Update
PW&DS April 16 Complete - update provided on April 16 -
rescheduled from April 2
29 Resident Only Parking PW&DS April 30 Policy discussion - rescheduled to April 16
29 Council Matrix Update C&FS April 30 Review
30 Business Planning Guidelines C&FS April 30 Proposed guidelines
31 Food Waste and Yard Trimmings
Collection
PW&DS April 30 Policy discussion
32 On-line Services Review C&FS
PW&DS
May 14 Update
33 Reserve Accounts C&FS May 14 Complete - presentation provided April 2
34 Albion Flats Plan PW&DS May 14 Further discussion if required
35 Amenity Zoning PW&DS May 14 Update
37 Transportation Plan Update PW&DS May 14 All mode of transportation, eg. Vehicles,
walkability, cycling etc. - rescheduled from April
30
37 Special Events CDP&R June 4 Town Centre Events update
38 Silver Valley Parks Update CDP&R June 4 Process update
39 Community Development Policy CDP&R June 4 Update - rescheduled from April 16
40 Tax Rate Survey C&FS June 4 Annual survey results
41 Dog Control Bylaw PW&DS June 4 Consolidation of existing bylaws
42 BC Hydro - Ruskin Dam Project PW&DS June 4 Date to be confirmed with BC Hydro
43 TransLink Update Admin June 18 Date to be confirmed
44 Economic Development Update Admin June 18 Presentation
45 Firefighter's Park CDP&R June 18 Process update
Affordable Housing Strategy CDP&R June 18 Process update - rescheduled from May 14
47 RCMP Integrated Teams Update C&FS June18 Chief Superintendent Janice Armstrong
48 Flood Plain Fill Policy PW&DS June 18 Progress report - rescheduled from April 30
49 BC SPCA PW&DS June 18 Presentation on the Spay/Neuter Program for
cats
Council Work Schedule Matrix 2012 (January 1 to September)APPENDIX 1
ITEM DIVISION
DATES OF
COUNCIL
MEETINGS
STATUS AND COMMENTS
50 Port Haney Neighbourhood
Change Project Report
CDP&R July 9 Neighbourhood group update on change
process51Neighbourhood Development
Initiatives
CDP&R July 9 Update of projects
52 Library Update CDP&R July 9 Presentation
53 Vacant Building Review C&FS July 9 Policy discussion - rescheduled from April 30
54 Customer Service Standards
Initiative
PW&DS July 9 Update
56 Community Services Update CDP&R July 16 Presentation
57 2011 Annual Report C&FS July 16
59 Capital Works and Development
Tour
PW&DS July 16 Update
59 Silver Valley Municipal Lands Admin Sept 10 Status update
60 Parks, Recreation and Culture
Master Plan
CDP&R Sept 10 Proposed progress update - rescheduled from
April 16
61 Allocation of money set aside for
Agriculture - Policy
C&FS Sept 10 Update
62 Financial Update C&FS Sept 10 Presentation
63 Permissive Tax Exemptions C&FS Sept 10 Update
Legend
Abbreviation
Admin
CDP&R
C&FS
PW&DS
Administration (includes SEI and Sustainability)
Community Development Parks & Recreation
Corporate and Financial Services
Public Works & Development Services
Council Work Schedule Matrix 2012 (January 1 to June 30)Adopted: January 23, 2012
Updated: April 30, 2012
ITEM DIVISION
DATES OF
COUNCIL
MEETINGS
STATUS AND COMMENTS
1 BC Hydro - Smart Meters Admin January 23 Complete - Presentation provided
2 Council Matrix C&FS January 23 Complete - Review; adopted at the January 24,
2012 Council Meeting
3 2012 Property Assessments
Review
C&FS January 23 Complete - Presentation provided
4 Albion Flats Plan PW&DS January 23 Complete - Discussion on Agricultural Land
Commission comments; recommendation
adopted at the January 24 Council meeting
5 E-Comm C&FS February 6 Complete - Presentation provided
6 Albion Flats Plan PW&DS February 6 Complete - additional discussion not requested
at this time
7 Building Bylaw PW&DS February 6 Proposed amendments - scheduled for April 30
8 Fire Department C&FS February 20 Complete - Update provided
9 RCMP Contract C&FS February 20 Complete - Update provided February 6
10 Commercial/Industrial Review PW&DS February 20 Complete - Process review
11 Neighbourhood Traffic Calming PW&DS February 20 Complete - Initiatives Process Report eg. River
Road, Shady Lane, 132 Avenue
12 Customer Service Standards
Initiatives Update
PW&DS February 20 Complete - Progress report
13 Council Compensation Admin March 5 Complete - Policy review - recommendation that
Council remuneration remain as that paid in
2011 adopted at March 27, 2012 Council
Meeting
14 Town Center Incentive Admin March 5 Complete - Program update - forwarded to the
March 13 Council meeting for presentation
15 Cultural Mapping Report CDP&R March 5 Complete - Report on results
16 Zoning Bylaw PW&DS March 5 Complete - Zoning Bylaw review update
17 Recreation Vehicles and Tents PW&DS March 5 Complete - presentation provided on
Recreational Vehicle Parking/Storage
18 Healthy Community Initiatives CDP&R March 19 Update on work with Fraser Health Authority -
rescheduled to May - date to be determined
19 Preliminary Year End Results C&FS March 19 Complete - preliminary year end results
20 Business License Bylaw PW&DS March 19 Complete - Council input received; bylaw to be
finalized and forwarded to Council for first
reading
21 Servicing Developing Areas PW&DS March 19 Policy discussion - rescheduled - date to be
determined
22 Municipal Property Downtown PW&DS March 19 Complete - review of development of property
process - process endorsed
Council Work Schedule Matrix 2012 (January 1 to June 30)Adopted: January 23, 2012
Updated: April 30, 2012
ITEM DIVISION
DATES OF
COUNCIL
MEETINGS
STATUS AND COMMENTS
23 Citizen Survey Admin April 2 Complete - presented on April 16
24 Wildlife Interface Management
Strategy
CDP&R April 2 Complete - Update by Conservation Officer
25 Bear Aware Program CDP&R April 2 Complete - overview of program
26 RCMP C&FS April 2 Complete - update provided
27 Secondary Suites Temp Res Use
Update
PW&DS April 2 Complete - update provided on April 16
28 Sign Bylaw Review PW&DS April 2 Complete - verbal update - provided on April 16
29 Parks, Recreation and Culture
Master Plan
CDP&R April 16 Proposed progress update - rescheduled to
September 10
30 Community Development Policy CDP&R April 16 Update - rescheduled to June 4
31 Resident Only Parking PW&DS April 16 Policy discussion - rescheduled to April 30
32 Council Matrix Update C&FS April 30 Review
33 Vacant Building Review C&FS April 30 Policy discussion - rescheduled to July 9
34 Transportation Plan Update PW&DS April 30 All mode of transportation, eg. Vehicles,
walkability, cycling etc. - rescheduled to May 14
35 Flood Plain Fill Policy PW&DS April 30 Progress report - rescheduled to June 18
36 Food Waste and Yard Trimmings
Collection
PW&DS April 30 Policy discussion
37 Affordable Housing Strategy CDP&R May 14 Process update - rescheduled to June 18
38 On-line Services Review C&FS
PW&DS
May 14 Update
39 Reserve Accounts C&FS May 14 Complete - presentation provided April 2
40 Business Planning Guidelines C&FS May 14 Proposed guidelines - rescheduled to April 30
41 Albion Flats Plan PW&DS May 14 Further discussion if required
42 Special Events CDP&R June 4 Town Centre Events update
43 Silver Valley Parks Update CDP&R June 4 Process update
44 Tax Rate Survey C&FS June 4 Annual survey results
45 Dog Control Bylaw PW&DS June 4 Consolidation of existing bylaws
46 BC Hydro - Ruskin Dam Project PW&DS June 4 Date to be confirmed with BC Hydro
47 TransLink Update Admin June 18 Date to be confirmed
48 Firefighter's Park CDP&R June 18 Process update
49 Council Matrix Update C&FS June 18 Review - rescheduled to October 1
50 Capital Works PW&DS June 18 Update - rescheduled to July 16; development
added
Council Work Schedule Matrix 2012 (January 1 to June 30)Adopted: January 23, 2012
Updated: April 30, 2012
ITEM DIVISION
DATES OF
COUNCIL
MEETINGS
STATUS AND COMMENTS
51 Port Haney Neighbourhood
Change Project Report
CDP&R July Neighbourhood group update on change
process - scheduled for July 9
52 Library Update CDP&R July Presentation - scheduled for July 9
53 Neighbourhood Development
Initiatives
CDP&R July Update of projects - scheduled for July 9
54 Silver Valley Municipal Lands Admin September Status update - Scheduled for Sept 10
55 Regional Context Statement PW&DS September Process report - rescheduled to November
56 Adjudication Process PW&DS October March 7, 2011 resolution; follow up report and
bylaw to be brought to COW
Legend
Abbreviation
Admin
CDP&R
C&FS
PW&DS
Community Development Parks & Recreation
Administration (includes SEI and Sustainability)
Corporate and Financial Services
Public Works & Development Services
5.1
His Worship Mayor Daykin and Council
District of Maple Ridge
April 2, 2012
While the Members' Agreement allows Members to nominate any directors of their choice, your nominee will
be more effective if there is no real or perceived conflict of interest between your nominee and E-Comm.
Because your municipality/organization is among a designated group of Members, we ask that you confer with
the others members of your group to establish a mutually -agreeable nominee. We request that you advise
Jody Robertson, Corporate Secretary, with written confirmation by May 25, 2012, of the name and contact
information of your nominee to the E-Comm Board.
Please note that nominating a director is a separate process from designating a representative to vote your
shares at the Annual General Meeting (AGM). As such, Jody will be contacting you again in May with information
on the AGM and requesting that you designate one individual to attend the Annual General Meeting of the
Shareholders for the purposes of voting the District of Maple Ridge's shares.
Yours truly,
Joc M. Kelley 1
Chair, E-Comm Board of Directors JJJiif
f 1604.215.4933 (confidential fax)
Attachment: Skills Matrix
contact information for Jody Robertson, Corporate Secretary:
mail 3301 East Pander Street email jody.robertson@ecomm911.ca tel 604.215,4956
Vancouver, BC V5K5J3
„EComm
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Level
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Government Relations
Serving an active role in municipal, provincial or
federal government, or senior management
experience in political and public consultation, or
strategic government relations,
Committee/Board/Chair
Pricror current experience as a board member
Expertise
of a major organization (public, private or non-
profit sectors).
Corporate Governance
Experience relating to corporate governance,
Expertise
including acting as the chair of a corporate
governance and/or nominating committee of a
board of directors (public, private or non-profit
sectors) or serving in a senior role as either
general counsel and/or corporate secretary,
including accumulating expertise in this regard as
a result of a role in a law firm. May include
formal education (e.g. ICD.D or Chartered
Directors Course designations) or other academic
training relating to the corporate governance
profession.
Financial Expertise
Senior executive experience or consulting in
financial accounting and reporting and corporate
finance, especially with respect to debt and
equity markets. Comprehensive knowledge of
internal financial controls and GAAP. Expertise in
auditing, evaluating or analyzing financial
statements. May have formal education in this
regard.
Financially Literate
Individual having the ability to read and
understand a set of financial statements that
present a breadth and level of complexity of
accounting issues that are generally comparable
to the breadth and complexity of the issues that
can reasonably be expected to be raised by
E-Comm's financial statements.
Skill
Experience Description
Level
0 1 2
Strategic Planning and Focus
Experience with planning, evaluation, and
implementation of a strategic plan. This includes
a demonstrated ability to focus on longer term
goals and strategic outcomes, as separate from
day-to-day management and operational
experience.
Public Safety
Experience in the public safety industry with
strong knowledge of operational processes,
business issues, regulatory requirements, and
technology.
Corporate Leadership
Executive experience driving strategic insight and
Experience
direction to encourage innovation and
conceptualize keytrends to continuously
challenge the organization to sharpen its vision
while achieving significant organic growth.
Human Resources Expertise
Experience or board compensation committee
participation with a thorough understanding of
compensation, benefit and pension programs,
human capital planning, legislation and
agreements. This includes specific expertise in
executive compensation programs including base
pay, incentives, equity and perquisites.
Understanding of management of human capital
planning, including retention, succession, training
and recruitment.
Information Technology
Executive or consulting experience with
Expertise
information technology. May have formal
education in this regard.
Telecommunication Experience
Executive experience or consulting experience in
the wireless telecommunication industry or
having specialized knowledge or experience in
the government regulation of
telecommunications, voice and data networks
and Infrastructure
Member/Customer Relations
Experience in member/customer relations
Experience
management.
Skills Matrix
Experience Description
Level
0 1 2
Sustainable Business Practices
Experience in industry regulations, public policy
Expertise
and the fostering of a corporate culture related
to health, safety, environment and social
responsibility and other constituents of sound
sustainable development practices and reporting
and their application to corporate success,
Communication and/or Public
Senior executive or consulting experience within
Relations Expertise
a communications or public relations firm or
serving in a senior executive communications or
public relations capacity within another
corporation,
Media/Public Speaking
Experience in representing organizations in
Expertise
diverse audience settings,
Other Skills
Please describe,
5.2
Notification of a Proposed Amendment to the Metro Vancower Regional Growth Strategy
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Regional Planning and Agriculture Committee Meeting Date: March 9, 2012:
To: Regional Planning and Agriculture Committee
From: Christina DeMarco, Division Manager
Regional Development
Metropolitan Planning, Environment and Parks Department
Date: February 25, 2012
Subject: Request from the Village of Anmore fora Regional Growth Strategy
Amendment
Recommendation:
That the Board:
a) initiate the process fora Type 2 amendmenito the Regional Growth Strategy in
accordancewth section 857.1(2) of the Local GovernmentActto redesignate the
School District 43 middle school building site in the Village of Anmore from Rural to
General Urban and. adjust the Urban Containment Boundary to Include the site, and;
b) direct staff to send notification of this amendment to all affected local governments.
1. PURPOSE
To initiate a Regional Growth Strategy amendment to accommodate the School Distdct43
middle school building site in the Village of Anmore.
2. CONTEXT
Metro Vancouver has received a formal request from the Village of Anmore Council to
amend the Regional Growth Strategy (see Attachment 1). The Village of Anmore requests
that Metro Vancouver make the necessary amendments to the Regional Growth Strategy to
permit the construction of a school and enable the extension of regional sewer services to
the proposed School District 43 middle school building site. The School District 43 middle
school is located on the boundary between Anmore and Port Moody, adjacent to the existing
Heritage Woods High School (Attachment 2).
On February 28, 2012, the Village of Anmore adopted the following resolution:
'THAT THE VILLAGE OF ANMORE REQUESTS THAT METRO VANCOUVER MAKE THE NECESSARY
AMENDMENTS TO THE REGIONAL GROWTH STRATEGY TO ENABLE THE EXTENSION OF THE REGIONAL
SEWER SYSTEM FOR THE PROPOSED MIDDLE SCHOOL SIIE 14E BUILDING 517E IS LOCATED
IMMEDIATELY NORTH OF THE SENIOR SECONDARY STTE AND SOUTH OF THE GAS RIGHTOF-WAY
PASSING THROUGH THE SUBJECT PROPERTY."
Ube entire Village of Armors was designated as Urban in the livable Region Strategic Plan.
During development of the new Regional Growth Strategy, Mmore was asked to consider a
Rural designation given the fact that the existing development was rural and urban
development was not considered appropriate given the location, infrastructure and site
conditions in Mmore. Armors agreed to a Rural designation in the new Regional Growth
Strategy, provided that the school construction would be permitted and serviced by regional
sewer and provided that a Special Study area he shown for the southwest corner of Armors
(unrelated to the school site).
The Village of Mmore submitted a request on October 18, 2010 to Metro Vancouver for the
extension of regional sewer services to the proposed school site. The Greater Vancouver
Sewerage and Drainage District adapted the following resolution at their November 26, 2010
meeting.
That the Board support the Village ofAnmore's request to expand the Fraser
Sewage Area to accept sewage from the proposed School District43 middle school site for
the building footprint only subject to:
I. The Village of Armors becoming a membarof the GVS&DD pursuant to section 66 of
the Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage DistrictAct;
ii. The Village of Armorial the City of Port Moody and the GVS&DD negotiating and
concluding an agreement to address the construction and connection of the Village of
Anmore's school service sewer to the GVS&DD system via the City of Port Moodys
sewers; and
lit. The Village of Anmore demonstrating that, in accordance with the Integrated Liquid
Waste and Resource Management Plan, the regional sewer system should be
extended to accommodate the school due to environmental or public health reasons
that warrants sewer extension beyond the urban containment boundary.
Had the Village of Mmore fulfilled these three conditions before enactment of the Strategy in
July, 2011 an amendment to the Regional Growth Strategy would not have been needed. In
hindsight, given the understanding with the Village of Mmore, the school site should have
been identified as General Urban and situated within the Urban Containment Boundary.
Unfortunately, this was not done because it was assumed that construction would have
commenced and all three conditions stated above would have been fulfilled before
enactment of the new Regional Growth Strategy.
This report only addresses the third condition; Anmore is responsible for ensuring that
condition one and two are completed.
Rural Land Use Designation
The Regional Growth Strategy describes the intent of the Rural land use designation "as
areas intended to protect the existing characterof rural communities, landscapes and
environmental qualities. Land uses include low density residential, small scale commercial,
industrial and institutional uses and agricultural uses that do not require the provision of
urban services such as sewer or transit'.
The proposed middle school cannot be viewed as a small scale institutional land use and is
considered inconsistent with the Rural designation. Accordingly, a Regional Growth Strategy
amendment is necessary.
Regional Growth Strategy and Regional Sewer Services
The Regional Growth Strategy is clear in its Intent that regional sewer services are not to be
extended outside of the Urban Containment Boundary or Into non -urban regional land use
designations, except for very specific circumstances.
The site is currently designated Rural in the Regional Growth Strategy and lies outside the
Urban Containment Boundary. Regional Growth Strategy policy 1.3.1 applies:
1.3,1 Direct the Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage
Districtruit to extend regional sewer services into Rural areas,
except for building footprints in cases Mara infrastructure is
needed to address a public health issue, protect the region's
natural assets, or to service agriculture or agn industry.
The policy does allow the extension of regional sewer services to building footprints that
existed prior to the adoption of the Regional Growth Strategy in cases where it is needed to
address a public health issue or to protect the region's natural assets. Neither of these
circumstances apply to the Mmore school site; therefore, an amendment to the Regional
Growth Strategy is needed.
During the development of the Regional Growth Strategy, several sites were identified as
areas outside of the Urban Containment Boundary, with non -urban regional land use
designations, that would be eligible to receive regional sewerservices. The school site was
not identified as it was assumed construction would have already been underway. These
areas are explained in section 6.9 and identified on Nbp 12 of the Regional Growth Strategy,
Section 6.12.4 of the Regional Growth Strategy stales that "Sewerage Areas depicted on
Map 12 are not to be expanded nor are new areas to be created".
Proposed Regional Growth Strategy Amendment
In order to accommodate the school site and allow regional sewer services to be extended,
the school site needs to be included within Urban Containment Boundary and the site
designated as General Urban. The attached map (Attachment 3) shows the portion of the
school site that is proposed to be included inside the Urban Containment Boundary and re-
designated as General Urban. The northern boundary of the site is defined by a gas line
right -of- way and the southern boundary is the municipal boundary adjacent to Port Nbody.
An amendment to the Urban Containment Boundary requires a Type 2 amendment to the
Regional Growth Strategy (RGS Section 6.3.3 (a)). A mending a Rural land use designation
to General Urban also requires a Type 2 amendment (RGS Section 6.3.3 to)). Type 2
amendments require a regional public hearing (RGS Section 6.3.3) and an affirmative two -
third weighted vote of the Metro Vancouver Board.
While the school location and steep slope conditions are not ideal, the selection and
purchase of this site was the result of a lengthy search by School District 43, It is immediately
adjacent to the existing high school and access would be provided both through Port Moody
and the Village of Mmore. The new school would share the existing play fields of the high
school. The school catchment includes residential areas immediately to the east and south
of the site.
The City of Port Moody is in support of a school at this location and is presently working out a
number of conditions with the Village of Mmore including fire services and the terms of
agreement for the connection of sewers ervices. Asa condition or allowing School District a3
the ability to connect to Port Moody's sanitary and storm sewers, the City of Port Moody will
require that a restrictive covenant be registered against the school district property restricting
future connections to these Port Moody systems. The covenant will specify that the Village
or Anmore will not cause, permit or allow any other ussror person to discharge sanitary
sewage or storm water to the school lands or allow sanitary sewage or storm water
generated from any other adjacent or nearby lands to be discharged to the school lands so
as to then discharge to the City's utility system.
Notification and Referral
Notification of the amendment must be sent to all affected local governments in accordance
with section 6.4.2 of the Regional Growth Strategy. If first and second reading is granted by
the Board, notification will include surrounding residents and other affected parties.
The Regional Growth Strategy Procedures Bylaw requires that the Regional Planning
Advisory Committee (municipal Planning Directors) comment on any proposed amendment
and that these comments be included in the initial report to the Metro Vancouver Board.
Proposed Timeline
February 24, 2012
Regional Planning Advisory Committee meeting to
comment on the proposed amendment.
March 9, 2012
Report
to Regional Planning and Agriculture Committee to
initiate
the amendment process.
March 30, 2012
Report to Metro Vancouver Board to initiate the amendment
process.
April 2, 2012
Notice sentto all affected local governments requesting
comments.
Ivay 41 2012
Report and Amendment Bylaw to Regional Planning and
Agriculture Committee.
y 25, 2012
Metro Vancouver Board considers initial readings to Bylaw
and sets the Public Hearing date.
A date after June 5, 2012
Public hearing is held.
(earliest possible date for
ublic hearin
June 30, 2012
Metro Vancouver considers final readings and adopts the
amendment Bylaw.
GVS&DD approves sewerage area extension
Regional Planning Advisory Committee (RPAC) Comments
The Regional Planning Advisory Committee reviewed this amendment request at their
meeting of February 24, 2012 and passed a resolution in support for the amendment. They
further requested that the terms of the restricted covenant specifying the school lands only
be serviced be included in the amendment request report.
GVS&OD Process
If the Metro Vancouver Board approves this regional growth strategy amendment, and if
conditions are met as outlined above, then the final step would be approval from the
GVS&DD to approve a sewerage area extension. Armors is required to become a member
of GVS&DD prior to a decision by GVS&DD to extend the sewer area.
3. ALTERNATIVES
That the Board:
a) initiate the process for a Type 2 amendmentto the Regional Growth Strategy in
accordancewith section 857.1(2) of the Local GovernmentAct to re -designate the
School District43 middle school building site in the Village of Anmore from Rural to
General Urban and adjust the Urban Containment Boundary to include the site, and
b) direct staff to send notification of this amendment to all affected local governments.
Or
That the Board decline to initiate the Regional Growth Strategy Amendment process for the
middle school site in Mmore.
4. CONCLUSION
The Village of Mmore and School District43 have had longstanding plans to build a middle
school at the southern boundary of Mmore, adjacent to the urban area of Port Noody. The
school would serve both Mmore and Port Nbody students. The GVS&DD Board has
previously indicated support for providing sewer services to the school provided that certain
conditions were met. Mmore was unable to meetthe conditions prior to the enactment of the
Regional Growth Strategy. Consequently, amendments to the Regional Growth Strategy are
now necessary. Staff support the request for Mmore to proceed with the school as planned
and request the Metro Vancouver Board to consider the necessary amendments to the
Regional Growth Strategy.
ATTACHMENTS
1 — Village of Mmore Council Resolution.
2—Aerial Mep of Proposed School Site.
3—Map of Proposed Regional Growth Strategy Amendments.
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February 29,2012
Christina DeMarco
Regional Development Division Manager
Metro Vancouver
4330 Kingsway
Burnaby, BC V5H 4G8
Dear Ms. DeMarco:
Re: Connection to Fraser Sewage Area
for the Proposed School District No. 43 Middle School Site
Please accept this letter as notification that the Municipal Council, at the Regular Council
Meeting held on February 28th, 2012, adopted the following resolution.
'THAT THE VILLAGE OF ANMORE REQUESTS THAT METRO VANCOUVER MAKE THE NECESSARY
AMENDMENTS TO THE REGIONAL GROWTH STRATEGY TO ENABLE THE EXTENSION OF THE
REGIONAL SEWER SYSTEM FOR THE PROPOSED MIDDLE SCHOOL SITE. THE BUILDING SITE IS
LOCATED IMMEDIATELY NORTH OF THE SENIOR SECONDARY SITE AND SOUTH OF THE GAS.
RIGHT-OF-WAY PASSING THROUGH THE SUBJECT PROPERTY."
If you have any questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
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Christine Millay
Manager of Corporate Services
Cc: Michael Rosen, Planning Consultant
Tom Grant, Superintendent of Schools, School District No. 43
Colleen Rohde, Acting City Manager, City of Port Moody
Phone:
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ATTACHMENT 2: Aerial Map of Proposed School Site
ATTACHMENT 3: Map of Proposed Regional Growth Strategy Amendment
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