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1.ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
2.MINUTES –June 16, 2014
3.PRESENTATIONS AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCIL
4.UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS
4.1 Provincial Agricultural Land Commission
•Brian Underhill, Deputy Chief Executive Officer
4.2 Joint Leisure Services Model Review – Draft Recommendations
•Brian Johnson, Facilitator, Professional Environmental Recreation Consultants
Ltd. (“PERC”)
COUNCIL WORKSHOP AGENDA
July 7, 2014
9:00 a.m.
Blaney Room, 1st Floor, Municipal Hall
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.
REMINDERS
July 7, 2014
Closed Council following Workshop
Committee of the Whole Meeting 1:00 p.m.
July 8, 2014
Council Meeting 7:00 p.m.
Council Workshop
July 7, 2014
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4.3 Proposed Hammond Area Plan Boundaries
Staff report dated July 7, 2014 recommending that the identified Hammond Area
Plan Boundaries be endorsed.
4.4 Proposed Sign Bylaw No. 7008-2013
Staff report dated July 7, 2014 recommending that Maple Ridge Sign Control
Bylaw No. 7008-2013 be given first, second and third readings.
For referral to the July 8, 2014 Council Meeting
4.5 Purchasing Policy
Staff report dated July 7, 2014 providing information on the District of Maple
Ridge Purchasing Policy.
For information only
No motion required
Note: Item 4.6 to be circulated separately
4.6 2014 Council Matrix
Staff report dated July 7, 2014 recommending that the Council Matrix attached as
Appendix I be adopted.
5.CORRESPONDENCE
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 Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development – 2014 UBCM Convention
Letter dated June 25, 2014 from Birgit Schmidt, Manager, Client Services, Local
Government Division, Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development
providing the 2014 Provincial Appointment Book for use in requesting meetings
with provincial government staff at the 2014 UBCM Convention.
Council Workshop
July 7, 2014
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6.BRIEFING ON OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST/QUESTIONS FROM COUNCIL
7.MATTERS DEEMED EXPEDIENT
8.ADJOURNMENT
Checked by: ___________
Date: _________________
Council Workshop
July 7, 2014
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District of Maple Ridge
TO: His Worship Mayor Ernie Daykin DATE: July 7, 2014
and Members of Council FILE NO: 2014-009-CP
FROM: Chief Administrative Officer ATTN: Workshop
SUBJECT: Proposed Hammond Area Plan Boundaries
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
On March 11, 2014 Council endorsed the Hammond Area Plan process, outlining five phases.
Phase I involved preparing and distributing information for a public open house and connecting with
the Hammond neighbourhood to help generate awareness of the Area Plan Process through a
Hammond Community Character Photo Project.
Phase II of the Hammond Area Plan process commenced on June 5, 2014 with a public open house
at the Hammond Community Centre. Approximately 120 people attended the event. Attendees were
asked to provide input in a variety of ways, one being to identify where they believed the boundaries
of Hammond should be for the area planning process.
The purpose of this report is to present proposed boundaries for the Hammond Area Plan for
Council’s endorsement. The report on the outcomes of the public open house is scheduled to be
presented to Council in September 2014. Establishing Area Plan boundaries at this time will help
focus the discussions with the community through the summer and fall.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Hammond Area Plan Boundaries identified on Appendix B, attached to the report
“Proposed Hammond Area Plan Boundaries” dated July 7, 2014, be endorsed.
BACKGROUND:
Council endorsed the Hammond Area Plan process on March 11, 2014 and Phase I began
immediately. A process diagram was included in the Council report outlining the five phases of the
area plan (see Appendix A), which identified at least one update to Council in each phase of the
process. Each phase will have a specific focus, as follows:
Phase I: Neighbourhood Context
Phase II: Public Consultation
Phase III: Draft Hammond Area Plan
Phase IV: Area Plan Endorsement
Phase V: Area Plan Approval
4.3
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The intent of the Hammond Area Plan process is to work with the community to identify their needs
and in what ways the area needs to evolve in order to thrive over the long-term. The final plan will
contain goals, objectives, and policies aimed at achieving a vibrant Hammond community.
Phase I of the process is now complete and Phase II was launched on June 5, 2014 with the open
house at the Hammond Community Centre. Approximately 120 people attended the event. The
process approved by Council identified that a comprehensive report summarizing all of the outcomes
of the public open house will be presented to Council in September 2014. Advancing the
establishment of boundaries at this time will help to focus the ongoing community discussions
through the summer and fall on the Hammond Area Plan.
1)Hammond Area Plan Boundaries
At the June 5th open house, attendees were asked to map the Area Plan boundaries. A total of 76
maps were received and posted on a wall at the open house event so attendees could view all maps
completed that evening. Out of the approximately 120 people who attended, 63% took the time to
complete a boundaries map.
Generally, what the maps show is that the majority of responders believe the western boundary to be
Pitt Meadows, the southern boundary to be the Fraser River, the northern boundary to be Lougheed
Highway and that the eastern boundary includes the Maple Ridge Golf Course. As part of the work
undertaken in Phase I of the process, ten people who grew up in Hammond in the 1930’s and
1940’s were interviewed for a “Hammond Stories” project (see videos on #MyHammond webpage)
and were shown at the public open house. The interviewees talked about their childhood days in
Hammond and included stories of swimming in the Fraser River, playing in the Katzie Slough, and
sliding down the hills on the golf course after a snowfall. Interestingly the locations of their stories
show an alignment with the results of the community mapping project.
While the results did not show an overwhelming majority consistently identifying all four boundaries,
the results of this exercise have laid the foundation for determining appropriate Area Plan
boundaries for the Hammond Area Plan and generally are as follows:
a)Western Boundary:
Pitt Meadows was the most popular western border drawn in the community mapping
exercise. Some boundaries excluded the Industrial Park and were drawn along Hammond
Road and 113B Avenue, some others along 203rd Street, and a few others along West Street.
b)Southern Boundary:
Without exception, every map from the community mapping exercise showed the Fraser River
as the southern boundary. While all the maps varied in how far north, east, and west
Hammond extended, there appears to be no disagreement with the southern boundary
amongst the 76 people involved with the mapping exercise.
c)Northern Boundary:
From the community mapping exercise, the northern boundaries ranged from:
the centreline of the Lougheed Highway;
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Thorne Avenue;
Dewdney Trunk Road;
116th Avenue/River Road West;
Golden Ears Way; and
132nd Avenue.
d)Eastern Boundary:
The eastern boundary lines showed quite a range and no consistent boundary was apparent.
However, the golf course does appear to be considered part of Hammond by 53 out of the 67
community members who participated in the mapping exercise (note this includes those
maps showing only the western portion of the golf course as being part of Hammond). The
eastern boundary lines drawn by the community generally ranged as follows (listed from west
to east):
207th Street;
Western edge of Maple Ridge Golf Course;
210th Street;
Fraserview Street;
Laity Street; and
216th Street.
MAPPING ANALYSIS AND PROPOSED HAMMOND AREA PLAN BOUNDARIES:
The proposed boundaries for Council consideration are attached as Appendix B with boundary lines
located as follows:
a)Western boundary: Pitt Meadows border
b)Southern boundary: Fraser River
c)Eastern boundary: East and north sides of golf course, east side of 20886 River Road to
connect with River Road (heading west) and 207th Street (heading north)
d)Northern boundary: North edge of urban residential and institutional land use
designations
1)Analysis of Community Mapping Exercise
The above proposed boundaries were established with the community’s perspective of Hammond,
but also with an analysis of what residential areas will be most impacted by the area plan process.
The selection of the western boundary of Pitt Meadows and the southern boundary of the Fraser
River were fairly clear from the community mapping exercise. The eastern boundary was not as
clear, except for inclusion of the golf course and as such, the analysis for residents that will be most
affected by the Area Plan was used to establish the boundary line. Also used in the evaluation was a
map showing where those attending the public open house live (see Appendix C), which was
developed using the information from the open house sign-in sheet. Generally the map shows the
majority of attendees live in the general residential area that is being proposed for the Hammond
Area Plan boundaries and are likely people who “self-identify” as living in Hammond and as such
chose to attend the recent open house.
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The northern boundary was also not as clear cut as the western and southern boundaries. The
centre line along Lougheed Highway was the most popular choice. Council is aware of other
municipal planning projects currently underway that relate to the Lougheed Highway commercial
corridor. The June 9, 2014 report to Council Workshop discussed work being done on future land
uses along the Lougheed Highway and outlined three current projects: 1) The Commercial Industrial
Strategy; 2) Transportation Plan; and 3) Rapid Bus (B-Line) Plan; that are each anticipated to have
future land-use implications for this area. Recognizing and acknowledging that the commercial
lands are being addressed through other planning processes, this report recommends establishing
the northern boundary line along the urban residential and institutional designated lands located
south (adjacent) to the commercial corridor.
The proposed Hammond Area Plan boundaries are reflective of the community mapping exercise
and defensible through all of the input received to date and subsequent analysis. Additionally, the
proposed boundaries are similar in scale to the other existing area plans and as such, appropriate
for creating a comprehensive area plan.
NEXT STEPS:
As stated earlier, the proposed Hammond Area Plan boundaries discussion is being advanced, in
order that boundary lines can be communicated to residents and the focus of the ongoing
community discussion can be clarified. Online community input on the Hammond Area Plan will
continue through the #MyHammond webpage until the end of September.
It is anticipated that the public consultation update, reporting out on the Hammond Area Plan open
house, will be presented to Council in September 2014. This report will also include details on the
“next steps” planned to conclude Phase II and start Phase III of the Area Plan process.
ALTERNATIVES:
An alternate resolution is as follows:
That different/other Hammond Area Plan boundaries be determined by Council.
CONCLUSION:
A key aspect of the Hammond Area Plan process has been to engage the community at the outset
and continue to keep them engaged throughout. Various initiatives were undertaken in Phase I
towards this goal and in Phase II there will be more opportunity for engagement and input. With this,
it is important to build upon the foundational layers with more in-depth community discussion.
Identifying boundaries at this time will help to solidify where the Area Plan will focus and determine
how to best meet the needs of the residents who will be impacted.
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Determining the boundaries of the area plan early in the process provides the focus needed to move
forward with the next phases.
“Original signed by Lisa Zosiak”
_______________________________________________
Prepared by: Lisa Zosiak, MRM, MCIP, RPP
Planner
“Original signed by Christine Carter”
_______________________________________________
Approved by: Christine Carter M.PL., MCIP, RPP
Director of Planning
“Original signed by Frank Quinn”
_______________________________________________
Approved by: Frank Quinn, MBA. P.Eng
GM: Public Works & Development Services
“Original signed by Jim Rule”
_______________________________________________
Concurrence: J. L. (Jim) Rule
Chief Administrative Officer
The following appendices are attached hereto:
Appendix A: Diagram of Hammond Area Plan Process
Appendix B: Proposed Area Plan Boundaries Map
Appendix C: Map of Hammond Area Plan Open House (#MyHammond Attendees) General
Location of Property Ownership
Open House Prep:
•Info Primers
•Community Character
photo project
•Social media prep
Phase I:
Neighbourhood
Context
HAMMOND AREA PLAN PROCESS
Phase II:
Public Consultation
Phase III:
Draft Hammond
Area Plan
Phase IV:
Area Plan
Endorsement
Phase V:
Plan
Approval
Open House Event
Launch “MyHammond”
community blog
“MyHammond”link to
project webpage
Council Update and
Approval of Area
boundaries*
Present draft plan to
Council*
Post draft plan on
MyHammond webpage
Present draft plan at
public open house
o Solicit public input
Present draft to Council
for endorsement*
Prepare form and
character guidelines
Update MyHammond
webpage
*Council Update
Fall 2014
*Draft to
Council for
endorsement
Spring 2015
*Present draft
plan to Council
Early 2015
Prepare OCP
Amendment Bylaw
Present plan to Council
for Readings*
Outside agency
referrals
Make available for
public viewing
*Final Draft to
Council for
Readings
2015
Council
endorsement of
Area Plan Process
March 3, 2014
APPENDIX A
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DATE: Jul 3, 2014FILE: HammondBoundariesProposed.mxd
Hammond Boundaries
CORPORATION OF
THE DISTRICT OF
MAPLE RIDGE
PLANNING DEPARTMENT´
Scale: 1:7,000 BY: DT
Proposed Hammond Boundary
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APPENDIX B
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APPENDIX C
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District of Maple Ridge
TO: His Worship Mayor Ernie Daykin DATE: July 7, 2014
and Members of Council
FROM: Chief Administrative Officer ATTN: Workshop
SUBJECT: Proposed Sign Bylaw No. 7008-2013
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The purpose of this report is to provide Council with proposed amendments on Sign Bylaw No. 7008 -
2013. These amendments include updates to the election signs section of the bylaw. The proposed
amendments do not reference developer or builder signs. Based on meetings held in June 2014 with the
development community there remains issues with the development signs that warrant further
discussions. The current Sign Bylaw was adopted in 1992, over twenty years ago, and Maple Ridge has
gone through many changes in that time particularly in the downtown core. Signs play a major role for
businesses and other community activities for advertising purposes and to assist the public in locating a
business. There are times when additional temporary signage is necessary to draw attention to specific
sales, a new business location or other similar short term changes in operation.
The proposed new Bylaw is intended to improve and simplify the issuance of sign permits and deals more
with process and providing the correct authorities necessary for enforcement and less on changing the
design, types and size of existing signage in the District. Changes to the size of facia, free-standing,
canopy or projecting signs would create a number of existing non-conforming signs. This would be
challenging for business and sign companies to repair or replace their sign coverage.
This report includes a draft of the proposed bylaw. The draft Bylaw has been reviewed by the District’s
Legal Counsel.
RECOMMENDATION(S):
THAT Maple Ridge Sign Control Bylaw No. 7008-2013 be given first, second and third readings.
DISCUSSION:
a)Background Context:
Council has reviewed the propsed bylaw over the past year, most recently on April 7. Since then in
June of 2014, staff held two Public Information Meetings, the first on June 12, 2014 for
members of the public interested in discussing possible changes to the Sign Bylaw. This meeting
was advertised on our website as well as through our local newspaper. The second meeting was
held on June 13, 2014 and was attended primarily by developers who have a vested interest in
any potential changes to the Bylaw. The invitations to this particular meeting was based on a list
of 80 emails that the Licences, Permits and Bylaws Department use to invite Developers and
Builders to the two Builders Forums held each year by our Building Department. Based on these
two meetings, it is apparent that there are varying and opposing opinions on developer’s signs.
The members of the public were concerned with the number, placement and size of the signs.
The developers’ concerns were centered around bringing potential buyers to their sites with the
use of large directional signs at major intersections. Currently the Proposed Bylaw does not
reference Developer/Builders signs however the rest of the Bylaw is ready to move forward for
consideration and possible adoption. Based on the meetings held in June there remains
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outstanding issues with development signs that warrant further discussions. There is also a need
to encourage more developers and builders to participate in these discussions.
The main focus has been to make the Bylaw more user friendly and easier to read and interpret.
The proposed Bylaw corrects a number of significant problems with the current Bylaw; the key
areas are as follows:
1.Significant improvements and additions to the Definition Section of the Bylaw to
provide clarity of terms and positions.
2.Identifying and separating those sign types that either wholly or partially encroach
onto municipal property, whether they are on the roadway, sidewalk, boulevard, or
overhang any of these areas. Liability issues must be dealt with for these
encroachments by way of third party liability insurance to protect the District against
potential liability claims.
3.Sandwich Board or Pedestal Signs to be dealt with as an encroachment agreement
between the Engineering and Bylaw Departments with specific requirements for
placement, size and liability insurance. Encroachments where permitted, must be
incorporated into the streetscape in a safe manner or they must be prohibited
completed.
4.Where applications are made for sign types that are not addressed in the Sign Bylaw
the applicant has the option of using the Development Permit process. The
appropriate changes have been made to the Bylaw to clarify this process.
5.Incorporate into the Bylaw, the current process on requests for the placement of
private and public sector information signs on public rights of ways for specific short
periods of time.
6.Incorporate into the Bylaw requirements for signage for the True North Fraser
Signage Program as well as the Heritage Commission sign program.
7.Updating the requirements for elections signs
8.Clearly defined time frame for the municipality to remove signs that no longer apply
to the property they advertise.
9.The use of “banner” type signs as temporary portable signs instead of the free
standing read-o-graph signs.
10.An increase in sign application fees. The last fee increase was approved by Council
in 1990 by Bylaw Amendment 4373-1990. The increases in the proposed Bylaw
bring them in line with the actual cost of provided the service.
The work completed on the proposed new Sign Bylaw is to create an integrated sign permit
system that involves the Permits and Bylaws Department along with Engineering and at times the
Planning Department. The intent of proposed Bylaw is to provide for more clarity in the
application process and clearly differentiate between signs on private and public property. The
proposed Bylaw sets out the process for applying for each type of sign where applicable.
Additional amendments provided for in the proposed Bylaw include changes to the definitions
that have been made to clarify the terms and to reflect current staff titles. In addition, the
appropriate amendments were made to provide for imperial conversions to metric measurements
in the Bylaw. This equivalency has been requested by the public on a consistent basis. The
metric measurement is the legal measurement in Canada while the imperial conversion is for
convenience and readability only.
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A specific section has been created for Temporary Service Event signs. This type of sign permit is
for Health and Welfare and community organizations such as schools, service clubs, churches,
and municipal sponsored events and only events held in Maple Ridge. The signs themselves are
displayed on public property such as rights of ways and boulevards and other times on private
property.
Election Signs:
Election signs fall under the following categories:
Federal
Provincial
Municipal
School Trustee
The Canada Elections Act, Elections Act, Local Government Act and the Community Charter
provide broad regulations pertaining to elections signs. In essence however, they defer to
municipalities to regulate the size and placement of election signs. An exception to this is that the
Elections Act prohibits the placement of election signs within one hundred (100) meters of a
voting place. The Ministry of Transportation also has a policy with regard to election signs on
Provincial roads.
A review of the following municipalities regulations with regard to election signs shows a range of
how election signs are regulated:
Richmond
Surrey
Port Coquitlam
Port Moody
Coquitlam
Delta
Pitt Meadows
Township of Langley
The District of North Vancouver
West Vancouver
The majority of the above municipalities regulate election signs through their sign bylaws. Some
municipalities regulate election signs through their Election Procedures Bylaws. Richmond has a
specific Election Signs Bylaw.
Within those bylaws are a wide range of regulations. The majority of the bylaws are straight
forward and simply regulate the timing of the placement and removal of the signs, the size of the
signs and the requirement for the signs not to placed in a potential hazard causing location.
Timing of the Placement of Election Signs
Most municipalities differentiate between the timing of the placement of Federal/Provincial signs
and municipal/school trustee signs. The range of times is as follows:
Federal/Provincial Time of writ to 30 days before the election
Municipal/School Trustee 10 to 21 days before the election
Timing for Removal of Election Signs
Federal/Provincial 4 to 14 days after the election
Municipal/School Trustee 4 to 14 days after the election
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Size of Signs
The review of other municipalities bylaws shows a range of permitted sizes and a range of
allowable maximum heights.
Maximum
Size Range 1.48 square metres (16 square feet) to 2.97 square metres (32
square feet)
Height Above Ground 1.829 metres (6 feet) to 3.048 metres (10 feet)
The draft bylaw includes the following which represent the most common clauses among the
bylaws reviewed.
In the case of provincial or federal elections, the signs are not erected more than thirty
(30) days prior to the election or event and are removed within four (4) days after the
election;
In the case of municipal and school trustee elections, the signs are not erected more
than twenty (20) days prior to the general local election or event and are removed within
four (4) days after the election;
The sign size does not exceed 1.48 square metres (16 square feet);
The maximum height of the election sign, above ground, does not exceed 0.305 metres
(1 foot) to 2.438 metres (8 feet);
The placement of the sign does not interfere with traffic sightlines at street intersections
or with the safety of pedestrians;
Elections signs are not permitted on any vehicles or trailers attached to vehicles or an y
roof top or any existing sign, with the exception of magnetic vehicle signs;
The placement of election signs are permitted on private property with the consent of the
owner or occupant of the property;
Regulations regarding the size, placement and permitted dates for posting Election Signs
apply to those posted on private property as well as public;
The Bylaw Officer or any person acting under their direction, may remove any election
sign that the Bylaw Officer, has reasonable grounds to believe is erected or in place in
contravention of municipal Bylaws;
Election signs that have been removed in accordance with the section above will be
stored for a period of four (4) days and the candidate or their agent may claim the sign(s)
during that period, following which the material may be destroyed or otherwise disposed
by the Bylaw Officer or his delegate. The candidate or his Agent will be notified of
problem with the sign and where the sign can be claimed;
$100 deposit from each candidate (used to offset the costs of sign removal); and
Other than as authorized in writing by the District, no person shall display on any election
sign or other election advertising a logo, trademark or official mark, in whole or in part,
owned or licensed by the District.
Some municipalities have unique specific requirements. These include:
A limit of one sign per location
Designating specific locations where signs can only be placed
Identifying specific street and roadways where signs cannot be placed
Prohibiting signs on fee simple property owned or leased by the municipality
These requirements were discussed at the April 7 Workshop. Based on these discussions none of
these requirments are included in this update of the bylaw. As stated above the proposed bylaw
includes regulations common to some of the municipalities and at this juncture none of the above
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4 regulations have been included in the draft bylaw pending discussion with Council. Council may
wish staff to pursue some of these items further.
b)Desired Outcome(s):
That Council adopts proposed Sign Bylaw 7008-2013.
c)Citizen/Customer Implications:
The proposed Sign Bylaw has the potential to provide a significant improvement to the sign
permit application process and to clean the street scape of a number of unauthorized signs.
d)Interdepartmental Implications:
The Licences, Permits and Bylaws Department has coordinated the review process and solicited
input from the public, other municipal departments and the municipal solicitor.
e)Financial Implications:
The current sign permit fees are $50.00 for permanent signs and $20.00 for temporary signs.
Staff have conducted a survey of sign permit fees in other jurisdictions in the lower mainland and
are recommending the fee structure that will actually cover the majority of the costs for plan
checking and inspections for permanent costs. The fees are based on the size of the proposed
sign as the degree of complexity in the plan review and necessary documentation to be checked
becomes more difficult and takes more time the larger the proposed sign becomes. With respect
to temporary signs staff are recommending a modest increase in the cost from $20.00 for a thirty
(30) day period to $30.00 for a thirty (30) day period. The proposed sign fee schedule is set out
in Schedule A of this Bylaw.
f)Alternatives
Although there currently is not a provision in the proposed Sign Bylaw that would restrict each
candidate to a certain number of signs in total throughout the community. If Council wishes to
consider this option staff would ask Council to consider a maximum of three hundred (300) signs
per candidate regardless of size.
CONCLUSIONS:
The proposed Bylaw is the culmination of considerable discussion and consultation. Based on the input
from the two Public Information meetings this proposed Sign Bylaw may need to be amended in the
future to address the concerns around developer signs.
“Original signed by E.S. (Liz) Holitzki”
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Prepared by: E.S. (Liz) Holitzki
Director: Licences, Permits and Bylaws
“Original signed by Frank Quinn”
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Approved by: Frank Quinn, MBA, P.Eng
General Manager: Public Works and Development Services
“Original signed by J.L. (Jim) Rule”
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Concurrence: J.L. (Jim) Rule
Chief Administrative Office
APPENDIX I
District of Maple Ridge
Sign Control
Bylaw No. 7008 - 2013
Effective Date:
District of Maple Ridge
Sign Control Bylaw No. 7008 -- 2013
Table of Contents
Part 1 Citation ................................................................................................................. 1
Part 2 Severability .......................................................................................................... 1
Part 3 Previous Bylaw Repeal ........................................................................................ 1
Part 4 Definitions ............................................................................................................ 2
Part 5 Interpretation ....................................................................................................... 8
Part 6 General Provisions .............................................................................................. 8
Part 7 Exemption ............................................................................................................ 9
Part 8 Prohibited Signs ................................................................................................ 11
Part 9 Non-Conforming Signs ...................................................................................... 13
Part 10 Maintenance of Signs ....................................................................................... 13
Part 11 Sign Permits and Fees ...................................................................................... 13
Part 12 Inspections and Regulations ............................................................................ 16
Part 13 Specific Sign Regulations ................................................................................. 19
Part 14 Penalty and Enactment ..................................................................................... 24
Schedule “A” – Sign Permit Fees .................................................................................... 27
Schedule “B” – Cross Reference Table .......................................................................... 27
Schedule “C” – Temporary Sign Permit Application ...................................................... 27
Schedule “D” – Sign Impoundment Recovery Costs .................................................... 30
District of Maple Ridge
Sign Control Bylaw No. 7008 -2013
A bylaw to regulate signs within the District of Maple Ridge.
WHEREAS Pursuant to section 908 of the Local Government Act, R.S.B.C. 1996, c.
323 but subject to the provisions of the Motor Vehicle Act R.S.B.C. 1996, C318 and
the Transportation Act, S.BC., 2004 c. 44 Council may, by bylaw regulate the number,
size, type, form, appearance and locations of signs in the District, and the bylaw may
contain different provisions for different zones, different uses within a zone, and
different classes of highways;
AND WHEREAS Pursuant to sections 8(4) and 65 of the Community Charter , S.B.C.,
C. 26 Council may, by bylaw regulate and impose requirements in relation to signs
and advertising in the District and regulate or prohibit the erection, placing,
alteration, maintenance, demolition and removal of a sign, sign board,
advertisement, advertising device or structure;
AND WHEREAS Council wishes to allow for signs in the District, while simultaneously
preserving and enhancing Maple Ridge’s character, and ensuring that signs are
designed, constructed, installed and maintained so that energy consumption is
minimized, and public safety and traffic safety are not compromised.
NOW THEREFORE, the Council of the District of Maple Ridge enacts as follows:
Part 1 Citation
1.1 This bylaw may be cited as Sign Control Bylaw No. 7008-2013.
Part 2 Severability
2.1 If a portion of this bylaw is held invalid by a Court of competent jurisdiction, then the
invalid portion must be severed and the remainder of this bylaw is deemed to have
been adopted without the severed section, subsequent, paragraph, subparagraph,
clause or phrase.
Part 3 Previous Bylaw Repeal
3.1 Sign Bylaw No. 4653 – 1992 (adopted on August 10, 1992) is hereby repealed and
the following amendment bylaw I hereby repealed:
Maple Ridge Sign Amending Bylaw No.4762-1992.
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Part 4 Definitions
For words not defined in this Bylaw, the definitions contained in the Maple Ridge Zoning
Bylaw and the Maple Ridge Highway and Traffic Bylaw as amended from time to time shall
apply. Where the same words are defined in more than one bylaw, the definition in this
Bylaw shall apply for purposes of administering this Bylaw.
“Abandoned Sign” means any sign which no longer directs persons to or advertises a
business, lessor, owner, product or activity conducted or product in existence or
available on the parcel where the sign is displayed or which is not identifying the
owner, occupant, occupancy, user or use of the lot of a building or structure on the
lot, on which such sign is situated.
“Awning” means a detachable system of fabric or other material which is supported
entirely from the exterior wall of a building by a fixed or retractable frame.
“Awning Sign” means a non-illuminated sign on an awning which shall only be
painted on, affixed to by means of a decal, or form part of the fabric of an awning
which does not extend vertically or horizontally beyond the limits of such awning.
“Balcony Sign” means a sign supported on, against or suspended from a balcony.
“Balloon Sign” means an inflated three-dimensional device which is affixed or
anchored to the ground or a structure and which contains information and where the
intent is to attract the attention of persons for the express purpose of the
communication of that information.
“Banner Sign” means a flexible plastic or fabric sign, excluding an awning, affixed to
a building that is used as a temporary sign but excludes a flag.
“Building” means any structure used or intended for supporting or sheltering any use
or occupancy.
“Bench Sign” means a sign affixed to, painted or placed upon part of a bench located
on public property at a bus stop, rest area or park.
“Billboard” means an exterior structure displaying advertising material of a non-
accessory nature pasted or otherwise affixed flat to the face of such structure and
which exceeds 28m² (301 sq. ft) .
“Bus Shelter” a covered structure intended to shelter bus patrons within or above
public property which is approved by the District located at a bus stop in ordinary use
by buses operated by a public transit authority.
“Business” means the carrying on of a commercial or industrial undertaking of any
kind or nature or the providing of professional, personal or other services for the
purpose of gain or profit.
“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.
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“Bylaw Enforcement Officer” means the person appointed from time to time by the
Council to act in the capacity as the District Bylaw Enforcement Officer.
“Canopy” means a permanent non-retractable hood, shelter or cover which projects
from the wall of a building but does not include a projecting roof.
“Canopy Sign” means a sign attached to or constructed on the face of the canopy.
“Changeable Copy Sign” means a sign on which copy can be changed manually
through the use of attachable letters, numerals, graphics or pictorial panels.
“Clearance” means the vertical distance measured from natural grade to the
underside of a sign or its supporting structure whichever is less or the bottom of an
awning valance.
“Construction” means the erection, alteration, replacement, addition, removal,
moving and demolition of Buildings, Structures and of all appurtenances thereto
including without limitation, electrical and other systems, fittings appliances and
accessories of every nature and kind, and includes and all site preparation,
excavation, filling and grading,
“Construction Sign” means a temporary sign promoting a construction or real estate
development project which may also be used to identify the owner, general
contractor, sub-trades, architect, engineers and others associated with the design,
planning, development and financing of a project under construction.
“Corner lot” means a lot at the intersection or junction of two or more highways.
“Council” means the Council of the Corporation of the District of Maple Ridge.
“Development Sign” means a sign required by the District to identify lands proposed
for rezoning or a sign indicating that a site is being developed for any commercial or
industrial purposes following Third Reading of a Zoning Amendment Bylaw for such
change of zone. Electric temporary signs shall not be permitted for this purpose.
“Directional Sign” means a sign which only communicates information regarding
pedestrian or vehicular movement on the lot on which the sign is located.
“Municipal Engineer” means the Municipal Engineer for the District of Maple Ridge or
their designate.
“Director of Licences, Permits and Bylaws” means the Director of Licences, Permits
and Bylaws for the District of Maple Ridge or their designate.
“Director of Planning” means the Director of Planning for the District of Maple Ridge
or their designate.
“Directory sign” means a sign that identifies the occupants of a building containing
more than one occupant.
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“District” means the District of Maple Ridge.
“Election Sign” means a temporary sign promoting a political candidate, party, or
cause in relation to a federal, provincial, municipal or school trustee election or
public referendum.
“Electronic Message Board Sign” means a sign in or on which the information that is
displayed can be changed automatically by means of the electronic switching of
lamps or illuminated tubes.
“Erected” means attached, altered, built, constructed, reconstructed, enlarged, or
moved and shall include painting of signs but does not include copy changes on any
Changeable Copy Sign.
“Facade” means the exterior face of a building upon which a sign is to be placed.
“Fascia Sign” means a flat sign, whether illuminated or not, running for its whole
length parallel to the face of the wall of the structure to which it is attached and not
projecting more than 40.6 cm (16 inches) from the face of the wall to which it is
attached and which does not extend beyond the horizontal width nor above the roof
line of the building to which it is attached.
“Flag Sign” means a flag that represents an organization that is used as a sign but
does not include a flag representing a country of the world or any province, Canadian
territory or municipal corporation.
“Flashing Sign” means an illuminated sign which contains flashing lights, which
includes the illusion of intermittent or flashing light, by means of animation or an
externally mounted intermittent light source exhibiting pronounced changes in light
intensity or exhibits rapid repetition of illumination, but does not include an
automatic Changeable Copy Sign indicating only the time, date, or temperature, of
electronically controlled messages.
“Freestanding Sign” means a permanent sign which is entirely self-supporting and is
neither attached to nor forms part of a building or structure,
“Frontage” means the length of the common boundary shared by the front lot line of
that lot and a highway adjacent to the lot excluding a lane. On a corner lot, the
frontage shall be the shorter of the highway boundaries, regardless of the direction
the buildings on the lot face.
“Front Lot Line” means the lot line common to a lot and an abutting highway
excluding a lane.
“Government Sign” means a sign authorized to be erected or placed within a highway
or on a lot, under the provisions of any statute, Order–in-Council, bylaw, resolution of
Council or by order of the Municipal Engineer, and includes, but is not limited to,
traffic signs, signals, and pavement markings, street name signs, neighborhood
identifications signs, park identification signs and public notice board signs.
“Grade” means the average finished ground level directly underneath the sign.
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Where a sign is located over a street, the average finished grade shall mean the
elevation established by the District for the surfaced of the public sidewalk or
boulevard, excluding landscape berms and planter boxes.
“Height” of a sign means the vertical distance from the grade to the highest part of
the sign which includes any portion of architectural feature of the supporting frame.
“Highway” means the area of every public right of way lying between two property
lines title to which area is vested in the District and which is designated or intended
for or used by the general public for the passage of vehicles or persons and means
the area of every public right of way lying within any District Park title to which area is
vested in the District and which is designated or intended for or used by the general
public for the passage of vehicles.
“Highway Encroachment Agreement” means an agreement entered into between an
individual or company and the District to allow signs on a highway.
“Home Occupation Sign” means a non-illuminated sign attached to the dwelling or
accessory structure which indicates that a home occupation business, as permitted
by Maple Ridge Zoning Bylaw, is conducted within the dwelling or accessory structure
on the property where the sign is located provided a valid business licence for such
business has been issued by the District.
“Identification Sign” means a sign which contains no advertising but is limited to the
name, address and number of a building, institution or person and to the activity
carried on in the building or institution or person or the occupation of the person.
“Illuminated Sign” means a sign designed to give forth any artificial light, either
directly from a source of light incorporated in or connected with such sign, or
indirectly from an artificial source, so shielded that no direct illumination from it is
visible elsewhere than on the site itself.
“Logo” means a symbolic representation, not including any words, names or numbers
unless part of a registered trademark, which is used exclusively to simplify
advertising of a product, business, service or activity and which contains no
additional identification, information or message.
“Lot” means “parcel” as defined under the Land Title Act, including a bare land strata
lot, but excluding a lot created under the Condominium Act.
“Lot Line” means any line which forms the boundary of a Lot.
“Maximum Height” means the vertical distance measured from the grade as defined
in this Bylaw to the highest point of such sign. In the case of a roof sign, the
maximum height shall be measured from the roof or parapet level at the location
which includes any and all architectural design and detailing.
“Minimum Height” means the vertical distance measured from the grade as defined
in this Bylaw to the lower limit of such sign or sign structure.
“Mural” means a pictorial representation other than a logo or graffiti, painted on a
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building or structure, which is entirely decorative and does not identify or depict a
land use, a business, the name of a person or place, or the sale of a product or
service.
“Open House Sign” means a temporary sign, which advertises the location of a
property for sale at which an open house is to be held.
“Permanent Sign” means a sign which is affixed to or constructed as part of a
building structure or in the case of a free standing sign, mounted on a permanent
base, column or pole that is attached to the ground of the property on which the
business is operating.
“Portable Free Standing Sign” means a sign, graphic or display for business or
information purposes, which can be readily moved from place to place and which is
not affixed to a building, to another permanent structure, or to the ground, and may
include a sandwich board sign.
“Portable Sign” means a sign not fixed to the land or to a building or structure and
may include a Banner sign provided the maximum sign area does not exceed 1.2
metres by 2.4 meters (4x8 feet).
“Prohibitive Sign” means a sign that provides a warning, prohibition or penalty
respecting the site or premises on which it is located, such as “No Entry” “Danger”
“Keep Out” or similar such signs.
“Projecting Sign” means a sign, other than a canopy or fascia sign, which projects
more than 40 cm (16 inches) from the face or wall of any building or structure.
“Pump Island Canopy” means a canopy built to shelter fuels at a gasoline bar or
gasoline service station and a pump island canopy that is L-shaped or angularly-
connected shall be considered to be one pump island canopy.
“Pump Island Canopy Sign” means a sign attached to or constructed as part of a
gasoline bar or gasoline service station pump island canopy.
“Real Estate Sign” means a temporary sign indicating that a parcel of land or
property on which the sign is located is available for rent, lease or sale.
“Revolving Sign” means any sign or portion of a sign, all or part of which revolves or
rotates, or partly revolves or rotates, but does not include animated signs.
“Roof” means the top enclosure of a building and does not include a roof that is
sloped more than 60º from horizontal.
“Roof line” means the horizontal line made by the intersection of the wall of the
building with the roof of the building. In the case of a building with a pitched roof, the
roof line shall be at the level of the eaves. Or means either the horizontal line made
by the intersection of an exterior wall of the building with the roof covering or the top
of a parapet wall, whichever is higher.
“Roof Sign” means any sign erected or placed wholly or partly above the top of the
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roofline or parapet of a building.
“Sandwich Board Sign” means any one or two faced non-illuminated sign located on
a municipal sidewalk for which a valid permit has been issued by the District.
“Sign” means any structure, device, advertisement, advertising device or visual
representation that is visible from any street, highway, lane or private property, used
to advertise, indentify, or communicate information or attract the attention of the
public for any purpose and without limiting the generality of the forgoing includes any
symbols, letter, figures, illustrations or painted forms, but does not include a flag,
mural, traffic control device, or any element which is an integral part of the design of
a building.
“Sign Area” means the total area within the outer edge of the frame or boarder of a
sign. Where a sign has no frame, border or background the areas of the sign shall be
the area contained within the shortest line surrounding the whole group of letters,
figures or symbols of such sign. Except as hereinafter provided, each side or face of
a multiface sign shall be counted in computing the sign area thereof. If a side or face
of a multiface sign cannot be seen by a person not on the site of the sign it shall not
be counted in computing the sign area thereof.
“Sign Copy” means letters, characters, numbers or graphics making up the message
on a sign.
“Sign Owner” means the person, or his or her authorized agent in lawful control of a
sign.
“Sign Permit” means a sign permit issued pursuant to this Bylaw.
“Special Event Sign” means a temporary sign indicating that a community event or
activity is taking place, or is being carried on and excludes third party advertising.
“Temporary Sign” means a sign which may be moved or removed and is in place for a
limited period of time.
“Third Party Advertising” means a sign advertising a business, merchandise, service
or activity which is not sold, produced, manufactured, furnished or performed on the
parcel on which the sign is located.
“Under Awning Sign” means a sign suspended from, and entirely under, an awning.
“Under Canopy sign” means a sign suspended from, and entirely under, a canopy.
“Vehicle Sign” means any sign or signs attached to or painted on or otherwise
attached to a vehicle where the principle purpose of the vehicle is to serve as a sign
or a sign support structure.
“Wall Sign” means a sign which is painted on or attached generally parallel to a
building facade and includes permanent signs installed inside a window which are
intended to be viewed from the outside.
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“Window Sign” means a temporary sign, picture, symbols or combination thereof,
painted on, attached to or installed on, or otherwise placed on a window, intended
for viewing from outside and includes posters, placards, decals or similar
representations but excludes seasonal holiday lighting and decorations, hours of
business, street addresses, telephone numbers, accreditation signs and credit card
logos.
Part 5 Interpretation
5.1 Metric units of measurement are used for all measurements in this Bylaw. Use of
Imperial measurements in this Bylaw are for convenience purposes only and should
there be a dispute the valid measurement defaults to metric.
5.2 The illustrations in this Bylaw are for illustrative purposes only and they shall in no
way be held or deemed to define, limit, modify, amplify or add to the interpretation,
construction or meaning of any section in this Bylaw or the scope or intent of this
Bylaw.
Part 6 General Provisions
6.1 No person shall set up, exhibit, erect, place, alter, move or maintain a sign in the
District except those permitted by and in conformance with this Bylaw. A valid sign or
demolition permit shall be obtained prior to the set up, exhibition, erection, placing,
altering, maintaining or demolition of a sign pursuant to this Bylaw. Read-o-graph
and changeable letter signs and electronic message board signs are not considered
altered by virtue only of the message being changed.
6.2 The design of every sign shall be aesthetically pleasing and shall not detract from the
architectural integrity of any building or structure to which it is attached, or beside
which it is located. The arrangement and grouping of signs on a building shall be
integrated with the architecture of the said building. Structural supports, bracing and
ties for signs shall be kept to a minimum number, consistent with structural
adequacy and as much as possible shall be concealed within the body of the sign
itself.
6.3 All signs together with their supporting structures and any electrical equipment shall
be kept fully operable, in good repair and maintained in a safe and clean condition.
6.4 No sign shall be erected, rebuilt, enlarged, extended, relocated or attached to,
suspended from, or supported on any structure or the lands on a lot unless the sign
fully complies with the provisions or Maple Ridge Building Bylaw and this Bylaw.
6.5 No sign shall be erected or lit in such a manner as to interfere with the visibility or
safe operation of a traffic control device or to interfere with motorist visibility at an
access to or egress from a highway or so as to be unsafe to the public in the vicinity
of such sign.
6.6 Any sign erected in contravention to this Bylaw may be removed at the expense of the
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owner, applicant or lessee.
6.7 Signs not specifically permitted in this Bylaw are prohibited.
6.8 Nothing in this Bylaw shall be taken to relieve any persons from complying with the
provisions of any other Bylaw of the District.
6.9 This Bylaw applies to the entire area of the District.
6.10 No sign, canopy or structural element for the support or protection of a sign shall
have affixed to or contain any flashing, animated, rotating, moving or oscillating
electrical components, except for electronic message boards unless expressly
permitted in this Bylaw.
6.11 A permit will be issued for either one banner sign or one portable sign at any one
time, but not both at the same time.
6.12 Signs projecting over a pedestrian area shall have a clearance to the underside of the
projection of at least 2.4 m (8.0 ft) above grade or sidewalk while signs projecting
over an area frequented by vehicular traffic shall have a clearance to the underside
of the projection of at least 5 m (16.40 ft) above grade. No sign shall project over the
travelled portion of a highway.
6.13 The illumination for any sign shall not create a direct glare upon any surrounding lot
or premises.
6.14 Any sign unlawfully occupying a portion of a highway or public place may be removed
by a Bylaw Enforcement Officer. The fees for recovery of the sign are set out in
Schedule “D” of this bylaw. Signs not recovered within fourteen (14) days of
impoundment may be disposed of by the District.
Part 7 Exemption
7.1 This Bylaw does not apply to:
(a) notices issued by the government of Canada, the government of British
Columbia, a Court, by the District or by the School Board;
(b) traffic control devices provided for in the Motor Vehicle Act;
(c) signs erected by the Provincial Ministry of Highways for highway purposes.
These signs may be flashing and/or illuminated where special circumstances
or safety dictates;
(d) signs on or over District highways installed or authorized by the Municipal
Engineer for control of traffic and parking or for street names and direction;
(e) Development Signs required by the District during the processing of
development applications,
(f) signs located in the interior of buildings and not visible from a highway;
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(g) murals provided that the mural does not advertise or intend to advertise a
specific product or service and they are located on public use buildings or on
properties where a Development Permit specifically permits such use;
(h) non-illuminated signs inside a store window limited to providing the following
information:
(i) store hours;
(ii) whether the store is open or closed; or
(iii) the existence of a sale, where the sign is present for not
more than thirty (30) consecutive days in any one (1) six
(6) month period;
(i) display of goods inside store windows or inside store fronts;
(j) flags and emblems of civic, or non-profit societies, educational, religious
organizations;
(k) signs authorized by the Municipal Engineer in connection with public
conveniences including signs on benches, bus stop shelters, and other
similar structures;
(l) signs containing the building number and street name only, provided the sign
area does not exceed 0.18 m (2 sq. ft.) and the numbers or lettering shall not
exceed 20 cm (8 in) in height;
(m) the Flag of Canada or the Flag of British Columbia;
(n) a sign required by law including prohibitory signs;
(o) home occupation signs provided they are not larger than .610 m (2 square
feet) and are attached to the dwelling or building where the home occupation
business is operated from;
(p) signs depicting danger, hazard or other safety conditions erected by an
individual authorized by a public agency in the performance of his or her duty;
(q) memorial plaque, historical tablet and similar markers provided it does not
exceed 2.2 sq. m (24 sq. ft.) in area and 2.4 m (8 ft.) in height;
(r) neighbourhood watch or block parent sign;
(s) permanent subdivision identification sign such as an entry gate sign provided
the sign is authorized by a Development Permit or by the Approving Officer at
the time of subdivision approval;
(t) signs erected by the District for municipal purposes;
(u) sponsorship signs (for the purpose of acknowledging sponsors but not for
advertising sponsor’s products) erected by the District’s Parks & Recreation
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Department and/or Community Groups provided the sign area does not
exceed 3.0 sq. m (32 sq. ft.);
(v) window sign provided the sign does not cover more than 50% (fifty percent) of
the window area;
(w) banner sign used by the District and non-profit and community organizations
for special event and fund raising activities, provided the Banner is used
exclusively for:
(i) promotion of a special event for a period of no longer than
thirty (30) consecutive days in a six (6) month period;
(ii) street beautification purposes in the District’s downtown
core;
(iii) the sign area of the banner does not exceed 2.2 sq. m (24
sq. ft) and
(iv) the banner receives District approval prior to the erection
of such sign.
(x) temporary sign advertising a special event for a community cause or
charitable fund raising campaign not exceeding in area of 2.2 sq. m (24 sq.
ft);
(y) temporary sign advertising an opening date of a place of business or a
change of proprietorship provided:
(i) the sign area does not exceed 2.2 sq. m (24 sq. ft.) and;
(ii) the display of the sign is limited to no more than 30 (thirty)
consecutive days;
(iii) District of Maple Ridge welcome signs or transit
information signs;
(z) vehicle signs except when the vehicle is stationary and visible from a
highway for a period in excess of four (4) hours.
(aa) “Beware of Dog”, “No Trespassing”, “No Discharging of Firearms”
and “No Dumping” signs, and signs warning the public of existence
of danger provided none of the signs exceed 0.2 square metres in
area and do not exceed four (4) feet in height.
Part 8 Prohibited Signs
8.1 Signs that are not expressly permitted or exempted by this bylaw are hereby
prohibited.
8.2 Without restricting or limiting the generality of the foregoing, the following signs are
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specifically prohibited:
8.2.1 Any flashing, animated or chasing-border signs or moving signs of any
kind (other than the plainly illuminated hands of a clock or temperature
indication), or any sign in respect of which any part thereof is flashing,
animated or moving. This subsection applies to any strobe light or
other devices which have emissions whether emitting sound, odour or
other matter;
8.2.2 Pennants, bunting, flags (other than patriotic flags), balloons or other
inflatable devices;
8.2.3 Banner signs except as specifically permitted under this bylaw;
8.2.4 Roof signs, balcony signs and signs mounted or supported on the deck
of a canopy;
8.2.5 Any signs that obstruct any part of a doorway, balcony, or a window that
would otherwise be capable of opening;
8.2.6 Off-premise or third party signs except where specifically provided for
elsewhere in this bylaw;
8.2.7 Election signs are prohibited on any municipal park land or other lands
owned or leased by the municipality.
8.2.8 Any open tube neon sign except;
(a) those exempted pursuant this Bylaw;
(b) those permitted by a Development Permit;
(c) those permitted inside windows of a business premises
pursuant to this Bylaw;
(d) any sign on the side of any facia, awning or canopy;
(e) signs recessed in canopies or awnings above fuel dispensing
facilities;
(f) no signs shall create a real or potential hazard to the safe,
efficient movement of vehicular or pedestrian traffic;
(g) no sign shall be placed in a manner that may obstruct any
window opening, door opening, passageway, fire escape,
walkway, vehicular driveway or similar feature;
(h) flashing sign, except in special sign areas;
(i) roof signs;
(j) portable sign, excluding sandwich-board signs;
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(k) revolving signs, except in special sign areas;
(l) billboard sign;
(m) gas or other inflated signs supported from the ground or roof
by rope or wire line;
(n) any other sign not specifically permitted under this Bylaw; and
(o) no signs, whether made out of paper, cardboard, cloth,
canvas, plastic or similar materials, shall be tacked, posted or
otherwise affixed to the walls of any structure, tree, pole,
hydrant, bridge, fence or any other surface within a public
place. This section shall not apply to banners, posters,
placards, or notices posted by or on behalf of the District
pertaining to municipal matters, or police traffic control signs
and notices. Where a fence hoarding is erected on any street
during the construction or alteration of a building, no signs
other than those relating to the said construction or alteration
shall be placed upon the said fence or hoarding.
Part 9 Non-Conforming Signs
9.1 Any sign or advertisement lawfully erected, constructed or placed prior to the
adoption of this Bylaw, although such sign does not conform with the provisions of
this Bylaw, may remain and continue to be used and maintained, provided however,
that no such sign shall be reconstructed, altered or moved in the District unless such
sign shall be made to conform in all respects with the provisions of this Bylaw.
Part 10 Maintenance of Signs
10.1 Every sign shall be maintained in good repair and in a neat and safe condition at all
times.
10.2 Normal sign maintenance, including replacement copy, lighting and refurbishing of
signs shall not require a Sign Permit but shall conform to all other requirements of
this Bylaw.
10.3 All signs shall be maintained structurally sound and free from all hazards caused or
resulting from decay or failure of structural members, fixtures, lighting or
appurtenances. All sign area, background, copy and lighting shall be maintained in
readable and clean condition and the site of the sign shall be maintained free of
weeds, debris and rubbish.
Part 11 Sign Permits and Fees
11.1 Requirements for a Permit
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Every person proposing to construct, erect, place, alter, rebuild, reconstruct, move, demolish
or remove a sign shall obtain a sign permit if required by this Bylaw, and all necessary
approvals as required by the Maple Ridge Building Bylaw and Maple Ridge Zoning Bylaw and
Maple Ridge Highways and Parking Bylaw.
11.2 Application Requirements
11.2.1 An application for a sign permit shall be made to the Building
Department and shall:
(a) be made on an approved application form;
(b) be signed by the property owner or his agent;
(c) specify:
(i) the street address of the premise and legal description
of the parcel on which the proposed sign will be
located;
(ii) the name and address of the owner of the premises or
parcel or the company for whose benefit the sign is
intended and where the application is made by an
agent of the owner or company, the name and address
of the agent;
(iii) the name and address of the person or sign company
manufacturing, erecting, placing, altering, demolishing
or removing the sign for which the application is made;
(d) be accompanied by 2 copies and duplicates of scaled
drawings of the lot and improvements thereon specifying:
(i) details of all existing signs and buildings on the lot;
(ii) scaled drawings showing location, type, size, weight,
construction, colour, finishing material and estimated
costs of all proposed signs, or proposed changes to
existing signs and supporting structures;
(iii) detail survey of property showing existing and
proposed setbacks in accordance with the Districts
Zoning Bylaw of all existing and proposed structures
and signs;
(iv) scaled drawings showing the dimensions, maker’s
name and weight of the sign and, where applicable,
the dimensions of the wall surface and the height of
the building to which it is attached;
(v) the dimensions and weight of the supporting
structure of the sign;
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(vi) the maximum and minimum height of the sign from
grade;
(vii) the proposed location of the sign in relation to the
boundaries of the parcel upon which it is to be
located;
(viii) the off-street parking area, parking lot aisles, site
access points and driveways;
(ix) the dimensions and areas of any proposed
landscaped areas, if applicable to the sign type;
(x) the description of the advertising copy of wording to
be displayed, including the style, size, colours of all
the letters, logos or similar copy of the sign;
(xi) for an illuminated sign, information on the technical
means by which the illumination is to accomplished;
(xii) where the sign is to be attached to an existing
building, a current photograph of the face of the
building to which the sign is to be attached;
(xiii) structural, footing details and material specifications
for a proposed free-standing sign;
(e) the Manager of Inspection Services will require all
freestanding signs to be sealed by a structural engineer with
the applicable building code schedule included as part of the
submission.
(f) Any other information that is relevant to the issuance of the
sign permit.
11.3 Permit Fees
As per Schedule “A” of this Bylaw.
11.4 Permit Expiry
Where application has been made for a permit and the proposed work set out in
the application conforms with this and all other bylaws of the District and the
British Columbia Building Code the Building Department shall issue a Sign
Permit for which the application is made. The permit shall expire if active work is
not commenced within a period of ninety (90) days from the date of issue of the
permit.
11.5 Refusal of Permit
11.5.1 The Building Department may refuse to issue a permit if:
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(a) the information submitted for the Sign Permit is contrary to
the provisions of the bylaw;
(b) the information required to be submitted under this bylaw is
incomplete or incorrect;
(c) issuance is prohibited by or does not comply with the
provisions of a Municipal Bylaw, the British Columbia Building
Code or the specification of the “Canadian Electrical Code”
adopted by the Canadian Standards Association; or
(d) the sign creates a potential hazard to the safe efficient
movement of vehicular or pedestrian traffic.
11.5.2 Notwithstanding any clause in this bylaw, if any work for which a permit
is required by this bylaw has been commenced before the permit has
been issued by the Municipality, the applicant shall pay the Municipality
a permit fee that is equal to 2 (two) times the permit fee described in
Schedule A – Sign Permit Fees of this bylaw.
Part 12 Inspections and Regulations
12.1 Inspections for Compliance
12.1.1 The Director of Licences, Permits and Bylaws or any other
official of the District is hereby authorized to enter at all
reasonable times on any property, building or premises that is
subject to regulation under this bylaw to ascertain whether the
regulations and provisions of the bylaw are being or have been
complied with and any person employed from time to time by
the District as the Manager of Inspection Services, Bylaw
Enforcement Officer or Building Official is hereby designated to
act in his place for the purpose of administering this Bylaw.
12.1.2 The Building Official and Bylaw Enforcement Officer and their
respective designates have the authority to order the painting,
repair, alteration, clean-up or removal of signs which become
deteriorated, dilapidated, abandoned or which constitute a
hazard to public safety.
12.1.3 Where necessary, the projecting cantilever system shall be
used to support signs, and in no case shall the “A” frame
system be used.
12.1.4 No sign, nor any guy, stay, or attachment thereto shall be
erected, placed or maintained by any person on rocks, fences
or trees, except in the case of temporary signs complying with
the requirements of this Bylaw and decorative logo designs
painted upon or affixed to a temporary construction fence or
hoarding erected on a construction site only, for a time period
not exceeding the period of construction. No sign, guy, stay or
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attachment thereto shall interfere with any electric light, power,
telephone or telegraph wires, or the supports thereof.
12.1.5 Every sign and the immediate surrounding premises shall be
maintained by the owner or person in charge thereof in a clean,
sanitary and inoffensive condition and free and clear of all
obnoxious substances, rubbish and weeds.
12.1.6 The Building Official may order the correction of any work
which is being or has been improperly done under a permit.
12.1.7 The Building Official may order the cessation of work that is
proceeding in contravention of this bylaw by the placing of a
“Stop Work Order” on the building, sign or elsewhere as
appropriate on the property on which the contravening work is
taking place.
12.1.8 It shall be unlawful for any person to continue to work once a
Stop Work Order has been issued.
12.1.9 It shall be unlawful for any person to tamper with, deface or
remove a Stop Work Order once it has been placed on the
property by the Building Inspector.
12.2 Special Approvals
12.2.1 No sign except a light weight canvas awning or canopy sign
shall be displayed upon or suspended over any public street or
public place unless the owner has entered into an agreement
with the District and has deposited a comprehensive general
liability insurance policy for limits of not less than five million
dollars ($5,000,000) inclusive and duly endorsed to note the
insured’s acceptance of contractual liability under the “Hold
Harmless” clause in the sign agreement and further endorsed
to note such policy will not be lapsed or cancelled without thirty
days written notice to the District as long as the named
insured’s sign remains on or over any public street. A copy of
each renewal certificate shall be deposited with the District as
a condition for the continued display of such sign. In the event
that the owner shall fail or neglect to provide the insurance
coverage required by this section, it shall be lawful for the
District to forthwith and without prior notice, order the owner to
remove such sign which is erected on private premises but
encroaches onto or over a public street or public place and the
said sign shall be removed forthwith, and in default thereof by
such owner, it shall be lawful for the Municipal Engineer with
such employees or agents of the District as he may deem
requisite, to enter upon the said premises and effect such
removal at the expense of the person in default, and the District
shall recover the expense thereof, with interest at the rate of six
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(6) percentage per annum, with costs in like manner as
Municipal Taxes on the said premises.
12.2.2 Every such owner shall remain fully responsible for all losses,
costs, damages or expenses which may arise as the result of
the display of said sign until such time as the same has been
removed.
12.3 Removal of Signs
12.3.1 The owner of any lot upon which an abandoned sign is located
shall remove such sign within fifteen (15) days of the same
becoming an abandoned sign.
12.3.2 The Director of Licences, Permits and Bylaws or their designate
may remove from public property any sign installed or placed
without a valid permit.
12.3.3 Recovery costs for impounded signs are as per Schedule D of
this bylaw.
12.4 Comprehensive Sign Plan
12.4.1 Any development site of not less than 0.2 hectares in any
Commercial or Industrial District that is comprised of a number
of individual establishments forming a comprehensive
development unit may make application for comprehensive
sign plan approval. Such a plan, which shall include the
location, size, height, colour, lighting and orientation of all
signs, and shall be submitted for approval to the Director of
Licences, Permits and Bylaws or their designate.
12.4.2 Such a comprehensive plan shall comply with the overall sign
area and density regulations of the bylaw and shall result in an
improved relationship between the various parts of the plan.
12.5 Development Permit Areas
On lands which have been designated Development Permit Areas, sign
regulations contained in this Bylaw may be varied through the application
and approval of a Development Variance Permit by Council. The erection
of a new sign or the replacement, alteration or modification of an existing
sign (a sign permitted and constructed through a Development Permit)
which has been included in an existing Development Permit, shall require
an amendment to the Development Permit.
12.6 Variance
Variances to the provision of this Bylaw may be granted by Council through
a Development Variance Permit in accordance with the District of Maple
Ridge Zoning Bylaw.
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Part 13 Specific Sign Regulations
The following regulations apply specifically to the types of signs referred to in each
section heading.
13.1 Awning signs:
(a) shall be permitted in Commercial, Industrial and Public
Service zones;
(b) shall only be permitted where the awning is projecting more
than one (1) metre (3.3 feet) from the building face;
(c) shall not be electrified;
(d) may be indirectly lighted;
(e) shall have the same copy area as that permitted in Part 13;
13.3 Facia Signs of this bylaw for requirements of facia signs;
(f) shall have a minimum height of 2.5 metres (8.2 feet) from the
nearest finished grade of the site and shall not project below
the lower edge of the canopy or awning;
(g) shall have a maximum height of 7.62 metres (25 feet) and
furthermore the sign shall be no higher than the top of the
roof line or wall of the building to which it is affixed;
13.2 Canopy Signs
13.2.1 Shall be permitted in Commercial, Industrial and Public Service
zones;
13.2.2 The minimum height of a canopy sign above the nearest
finished grade of the site shall be 2.5 metres (8.2 feet) and
shall not project below the lower edge of the canopy;
13.2.3 The maximum sign area shall be 0.6 square metres (6.5 square
feet) per lineal metre of the canopy frontage to which it is
affixed and a maximum of sixty (60) percent of the background
of the sign can be copy. For theatres and cinemas, the
maximum shall be 1.6 square metres (17.2 square feet) per
lineal metre of the canopy frontage to which it is affixed and a
maximum of sixty (60) percent of the background of the sign
can be copy, but in no case shall the sign area exceed 60% of
the canopy area to which the sign is to be placed.
13.2.4 No canopy sign shall extend or project above the upper edge of
a canopy or marquee by more than 600mm (2.0 feet)
13.2.5 The vertical dimension of a canopy sign shall not exceed
600mm (2.0 feet). For theatres and cinemas the maximum
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shall be 1.5 metres (4.9 feet).
13.2.6 The width of the base of the canopy shall not be less than the
length of the projection.
13.3 Facia Signs
13.3.1 Only the frontage of the property on which the sign is located
shall be used for sign area calculations.
13.3.2 A facia sign shall not project more than 300mm (1.0 feet)
beyond the building face and shall not extend above the sill of
any window or above guard rails or balustrades immediately
above such sign.
13.3.3 The minimum height of a facia sign shall be 2.5 metres (8.2
feet) from the nearest finished grade of the site on which they
are situated; provided however, that this subsection does not
apply to:
(a) Facia signs created by printing, painting or inscribing directly
upon a wall of a building or structure;
(b) Facia signs situated entirely over private property and
immediately above a landscaped area designated to keep
pedestrians away from the wall to which the sign is affixed;
(c) Facia signs entirely recessed into the wall to which they are
affixed;
13.3.4 No part of a facia sign shall project above the wall to which it is
affixed.
13.4 Freestanding Signs
13.4.1 The minimum height of a freestanding sign shall be 2.5 metres
(8.2 feet) provided, however, that freestanding signs may be
less than 2.5 metres (8.2 feet) from the nearest finished grade
of the site upon which they are situated where:
(a) they are situated on or over land other than that used from
time to time as a place for the parking of automobiles or used
as a driveway; and
(b) such signs do not obscure the view from a road or sidewalk or
other premises in the vicinity; and
(c) where such signs are an integral part of a permanent
comprehensibly designed landscaped area, such landscaping
to be in size equal to that of the sign.
13.4.2 Where a freestanding sign projects over a vehicular traffic area
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such as parking lot aisles or driveways, a minimum clearance of
4.2 metres (13.8 feet) shall be maintained. Where the vehicle
traffic area serves as the fire department access route this
height shall be increased to 5 metres (14.60 ft).
13.4.3 The maximum height of a freestanding sign shall be 10.5
metres (34.5 feet).
13.4.4 A freestanding sign may be located in a required yard provided
that such sign is not closer than 1.5 metres (4.9 feet) to:
(a) the point of intersection of the intersecting property lines on a
corner lot;
(b) any adjoining lot;
(c) any site access or exit points.
13.4.5 For each freestanding sign, landscaping around the base of the
sign on the site shall be provided as follows:
(a) 1 square metre (10.8 square feet) of landscaping for every 1
square metre (10.8 square feet) of sign copy; and
(b) 0.2 square metres (2.2 square feet) of landscaping for every
0.1 metre (4 inches) height above 3 metres (9.8 feet).
13.4.6 For a freestanding sign, no guy wires shall be used. The support
structure shall form an integral part of the design.
13.4.7 The copy area for freestanding signs shall not exceed sixty (60)
percent of the sign area.
13.5 Projecting Signs
13.5.1 The minimum height of a projecting sign shall be 2.5 metres
(8.2 feet) from the nearest finished grade.
13.5.2 The maximum area of a projecting sign shall be seven (7)
square metres (75.4 square feet) and the copy area of the sign
shall not exceed sixty (60) percent of the sign area.
13.5.3 No part of a projecting sign shall be higher than the top of the
roof line or wall to which it is affixed, except that the
surrounding structure may extend 300mm (1.0 foot) above the
parapet or roof line of a building provided the surrounding
structure is not being used to calculate allowable copy area.
13.5.4 The maximum height of a projecting sign shall be 7.5 metres
(24.6 feet) from the nearest finished grade.
13.5.5 The maximum projection shall be 1.5 metres (4.9 feet) beyond
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the building face to which it is affixed.
13.5.6 The sign may project 250mm (10 inches) from the building face
for each metre that the sign is located from the nearest edge or
corner of the business premise to which the sign pertains.
13.6 Temporary Portable Sign
13.6.1 One (1) portable non-flashing sign identifying a business may
be permitted per legal lot provided that:
(a) where a legal lot is comprised of a number of strata lots, only
one sign is permitted for the parent legal lot;
(b) the sign is no larger than 3 square metres (32.3 square feet)
in area per sign face;
(c) the sign shall not be located on any public right-of-way nor on
any public property;
(d) only Banner type signs shall be permitted as Temporary
Portable Signs;
(e) no portable sign shall be energized by any means other than
that approved by the electrical code.
13.6.2 Temporary signs pertaining to community campaigns, drives or
events are subject to a permit as per Schedule C of this Bylaw.
13.6.3 A temporary portable sign shall be permitted for one thirty (30)
day consecutive time period in a ninety (90) day period.
13.6.4 Any portable sign up for longer than the permitted thirty (30)
days may be removed at the owner’s expense.
13.6.5 Any portable sign placed on public right-of-way may be removed
at the owner’s expense.
13.6.6 The conditions set out in section 13.6 do not apply to District
sanctioned event advertising.
13.7 Electronic Message Board Sign
13.7.1 Changeable copy Electronic Message Board Signs shall be
permitted to a maximum area of three (3) square metres (32.3
square feet) per sign face in addition to the allowable Sign Area
for the primary Freestanding Sign in those zones allowed in
Schedule B of this bylaw.
13.7.2 Electronic Message Board Signs are not permitted on
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secondary Freestanding Signs on the same property. Where
permanent Electronic Message Board Signs are installed, no
temporary portable signs are permitted.
13.7.3 Any area exceeding the above mentioned three (3) square
metres (32.3 square feet) shall be included in the total
calculation for sign area.
13.8 Readograph Signs
13.8.1 Changeable copy readograph signs shall be permitted to a
maximum area of three (3) square metres (32.3 square feet)
per sign face in addition to the allowable sign area for the
primary freestanding sign in those zones allowed in Schedule B
of this bylaw. It is not permitted on secondary Freestanding
Signs. Where permanent readograph signs are installed, no
temporary portable signs are permitted.
13.8.2 Any area exceeding the above mentioned three (3) square
metres (32.3 square feet) shall be included in the total
calculation for sign area.
13.9 On Site Directional Signs
One (1) Directional Sign not exceeding 0.75 square metres (8.0 square
feet) per side shall be permitted at each entrance and exit from a property
in addition to signs permitted in Schedule B of this bylaw.
13.10 Menu Board Signs
One (1) exterior menu board sign not exceeding a total sign area of 3.0
square metres (32.2 square feet) shall be permitted for drive-through
restaurant type businesses in addition to signs permitted in Schedule B of
this bylaw.
13.11 Election Signs
Election Signs for federal, provincial, municipal and school trustee
elections are permitted provided that:
(a) in the case of provincial or federal elections, the signs are not
erected more than thirty (30) days prior to the election or
event and are removed within four (4) days after the election;
(b) in the case of municipal and school trustee elections, the
signs are not erected more than twenty (20) days prior to the
general local election or event and are removed within four (4)
days after the election;
(c) the sign size does not exceed 1.48 square metres (16 square
feet);
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(d) the maximum height of the election sign, above grade, does
not exceed 2.438 metres (8 feet) and is not less than 0.305
metres (1 foot).
(e) the sign is not illuminated;
(f) a deposit is left with the District as per Schedule A of this
bylaw;
(g) the placement of the sign does not interfere with traffic
sightlines at street intersections or with the safety of
pedestrians.
(h) the placement of election signs are permitted on private
property with the consent of the owner or occupant of the
property;
(i) Elections Signs are not permitted on any vehicles or trailers
attached to vehicles or any roof top or any existing sign, with
the exception of magnetic vehicle signs;
(j) Election signs are prohibited on any municipal park land or
other lands owned or leased by the municipality;
(k) regulations regarding the size, placement and permitted dates
for posting Election Signs apply to those posted on private
property as well as public;
(l) the Bylaw Enforcement Officer, or his designate, may remove
any election sign that the Bylaw Enforcement Officer has
reasonable grounds to believe is erected or in a place in
contravention of municipal Bylaws; and
(m) Election signs that have been removed in accordance with the
section above will be stored for a period of four (4) days and
the candidate or their agent may claim the sign(s) during that
period, following which the material may be destroyed or
otherwise disposed of by the District. The Candidate or his
Agent will be notified of the problem with the sign and where
the sign can be claimed; and
(n) other than as authorized in writing by the District, no person
shall display on any election sign or other election advertising
a logo, trademark or official mark, in whole or in part, owned
or licensed by the District.
Part 14 Penalty and Enactment
14.1 Every person who violates a provision of this bylaw, or who consents, allows or
permits an act or thing to be done in violation of a provision of this bylaw, or who
neglects to or refrains from doing anything required to be done by a provision of this
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bylaw, is guilty of an offence and is liable to the penalties imposed under this bylaw,
and is guilty of a separate offence each day that a violation continues to exist.
14.2 Every person who commits an offence is liable on summary conviction to a fine not
exceeding the maximum allowed by the Offence Act.
READ A FIRST TIME on [Date]
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ADOPTED by the Council on [Date]
Schedules
Schedule “A” – Sign Permit Fees
Schedule “B” – Cross Reference Table
Schedule “C” – Temporary Sign Request
Schedule “D” – Sign Impoundment Recovery Costs
PRESIDING MEMBER CORPORATE OFFICER
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Schedule “A” – Sign Permit Fees
a)Each applicant for a sign permit shall submit a non-refundable processing fee of
$62.00 plus applicable taxes. If the sign is approved, this fee will be credited
towards the appropriate permit fee as set out below.
b)The following permit fee, plus applicable taxes, will be assessed for all new signs
based on total sign area. For multi-faced signs, the total sign area shall be the
aggregate of sign area on all faces.
Up to 3 sq. m [32 sq. ft.]..................................................................................$136.00
Larger than 3 sq. m [32 sq. ft.] up to 6 sq. m [64 sq. ft.]..............................$201.00
Larger than 6 sq. m [64 sq. ft.] up to 10 sq. m [110 sq. ft.].........................$268.00
Larger than 10 sq. m [110 sq. ft.] up to 15 sq. m [160 sq. ft.].....................$337.00
Larger than 15 sq. m [160 sq. ft.] up to 18.6 sq. m [200 sq. ft.].................$403.00
Over 18.6 sq. m [200 sq. ft.]...........................................................................$536.00
c)If an applicant proposes to relocate or alter an existing sign (excluding a
temporary on-site real estate development/construction sign or temporary off-
site real estate development/construction sign) on the same lot without enlarging
it, a relocation or alteration fee of $126.00 plus applicable taxes will be charged
under a sign permit.
d)Enlargement, rebuilding, relocation and extension of an existing sign (in height,
sign area or both) amounts to an erection of a new sign and requires a sign
permit.
e)Temporary on-site real estate development/construction signs and temporary off-
site real estate development/construction signs shall be assessed the permit fee
as stipulated in this bylaw and a removal deposit of $500.00 shall be paid by
the applicant. This deposit is refundable if the applicant removes the sign within
the stipulated period. If the applicant fails to remove the sign to the satisfaction
of the District of Maple Ridge, the removal deposit shall be forfeited and the
District of Maple Ridge may use the money to offset the cost incurred by the
District to remove the sign.
f)Temporary signs, including Election signs are subject to a security deposit of
$100. This deposit is refundable providing that all signs are removed within the
agreed time frame.
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Schedule “B” – Cross Reference Table
The following cross reference indicates the type of sign that shall be permitted in a specific
zone.
This diagram is included FOR CONVENIENCE ONLY and is not part of the sign bylaw.
SIGN TYPES ZONE AWNING CANOPY CHANGEABLE READOGRAPH DEVELOPMENT FACIA FREESTANDING HOME OCCUPATION PROJECTING A-1
A-2
A-3
R-1
RS-1B
RS-1A
RS-1
RS-2
RS-3
RM-1
RM-2
RM-3
RM-4
RM-5
RT-1
SRS
RG
RG-2
RG-3
RE
RMH
√- PERMITTED in the zone
× - NOT PERMITTED in the zone
×× – PROHIBITED IN THE MUNICIPALITY
×× Signs prohibited in the Municipality include:
Animated;
Billboards; Roof (unless approved by a DVP);
Flashing/Oscillating; Balcony
Audible/Odor;
Paper/Cardboard;
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Schedule “C” – Temporary Sign Permit Application
Pursuant to Section 13.6 of Sign Control Bylaw No. 7008-2013
Date:
Name of applicant:
Applicant’s phone number:
Applicant’s e-mail address:
Name of group or organization (if applicable):
Address of group or organization:
Phone number of group or organization:
Event start date: Event end date:
Date signs will be erected:
Number of signs: Size of signs:
Sign copy:
Location of signs (please be specific):
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Schedule “C” – Temporary Sign Permit Application
Pursuant to Section 13.6 of Sign Control Bylaw No. 7008-2013
This permit shall be valid and subsisting from the day of _
and shall expire on the day of __ _____ at ___ (pm) AND at all times
during the currency thereof, shall be subject to cancellation if the holder thereof shall neglect, fail
or refuse to observe and to comply with all the requirements of Maple Ridge Sign Control Bylaw No.
7008 - 2013, and is issued subject to the following conditions:
1) That all necessary plans and specifications of any works involved have been deposited with
the Building Department and have been approved;
2) That the applicant shall hold and save harmless the Corporation of the District of Maple
Ridge from and against all claims, damages and lien claims of every kind, arising out of or
in any way connected with any works or other things for which this Permit is issued;
3) That the applicant shall replace and repair all municipal infrastructure effected by the work
and such infrastructure is to be returned to an equal or better condition than that which
existed prior to the work, all within 24 hours of the completed work, to the satisf action of
the District of Maple Ridge;
4) That the applicant will deposit with the Corporation a sum of One Hundred Dollars
($100.00) in cash or cheque, to guarantee the fulfillment by me of the terms and
conditions set out herein within the time specified in this permit.
(Signature of applicant)
Application: Approved or Declined
Authorization:
Municipal Engineer
Security Deposit ($ ) Refundable Receipt No.:
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Schedule “D” – Sign Impoundment Recovery Costs
Recovery costs for impounded signs are as follows:
Sign removal requiring equipment $150.00
Sign removal not requiring equipment $50.00
District of Maple Ridge
TO: His Worship Mayor Ernie Daykin MEETING DATE: July 7, 2014
and Members of Council FILE NO:
FROM: Chief Administrative Officer MEETING: Council Workshop
SUBJECT: Purchasing Policy
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Our Purchasing Policy guides the procurement of Goods and Services by the District. This direction is
important so that best value can be obtained for the use of public funds.
The policy was approved in 2004 and while it has served us well, there are some areas that need to
be updated. Further, local government procurement is a priority area for the audits being performed
by the Auditor General for Local Government (AGLG). The AGLG has issued one preliminary report
and plans to issue the remainder of its reports by August 31, 2014. As well, the AGLG plans on
issuing a best practices guide for local government procurement.
Staff will continue to follow the reports from the AGLG and an amended purchasing policy will be
forwarded to Council reflecting best practices.
RECOMMENDATION(S):
None. Information only.
DISCUSSION:
Our Purchasing Policy was approved in 2004 and it guides the procurement of goods and services
for the District of Maple Ridge. The policy provides direction in a number of areas including the
following:
i)Obtaining “Best Value” for the dollars expended
ii)Conducting business with fairness, probity and respect for all parties
iii)Support provided by the Purchasing Section
iv)Delegated Purchasing authority and responsibility
v)Procurement tools and processes and their appropriate use
vi)Prohibitions
The policy is attached for ease of reference.
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In May, 2013, the Auditor General for Local Government (AGLG) announced performance audits of
18 local governments on three different audit topics. Two of the topics revolve around purchasing:
a.Audit Topic 1 -Achieving Value for Money in Operational Procurement
The following local governments are scoped for Topic 1 audits: City of Vernon, Corporation of Delta,
City of Revelstoke, Comox Valley Regional District, Fraser-Fort George Regional District and the
District of West Vancouver.
b.Audit Topic 3 -Learnings from Local Government Capital Procurement Projects
and Asset Management Programs
The City of Cranbrook, City of Rossland, District of Sechelt, District of North Vancouver, City of
Campbell River and City of Dawson Creek are scoped for Topic 3 audits.
The AGLG released its first report on the City of Rossland in April, 2014. The report is labeled “Part 1
of 2” as it deals with capital procurement. Part 2 of the report is planned for later in 2014 and will
deal with asset management.
The remainder of the reports are to be issued by August 31, 2014. The AGLG will also be issuing a
best practices guide for procurement.
At this juncture, it is anticipated that the best practices will include an emphasis on:
i)Conflict of Interest
ii)Documentation
iii)Reporting requirements including final reporting at project completion.
Staff will continue to review the reports from the AGLG and an amended purchasing policy will be
forwarded to Council reflecting the best practices.
“Original signed by Russ Carmichael”_______________
Prepared by: Russ Carmichael, Director of Engineering Operations
“Original signed by Paul Gill”_____________________________
Prepared by: Paul Gill, GM: Corporate & Financial Services
“Original signed by Frank Quinn”__________________________
Approved by: Frank Quinn, GM: Public Works and Development Services
“Original signed by J.L. (Jim) Rule”_________________________
Concurrence: J.L. (Jim) Rule
Chief Administrative Officer
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District of Maple Ridge
TO: His Worship Mayor Ernie Daykin DATE: July 7, 2014
and Members of Council FILE NO: 0530-01
FROM: Chief Administrative Officer ATTN: Council Workshop
SUBJECT: 2014 Council Matrix
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Attached to this report as Appendix I is the Council Matrix for the period of July 21 through November
17, 2014. 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 2014 Council Matrix but it should be noted that the dates listed may be altered
depending upon availability of information and personnel.
Attached for your information as Appendix II is the 2014 Matrix for the period January 1 through July
7 indicating the status of each item as of July 4.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Council Matrix attached as Appendix I to the staff report dated July 7, 2014 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 2014-2018 Business Plan..
It should be noted that agenda items at these meetings are not limited to the items on the matrix.
Emergent issues will also be added to agendas as they arise.
“Original signed by Ceri Marlo”___ ______ “Original signed by J.L. (Jim) Rule”_
Prepared by: Ceri Marlo, C.M.C. Concurrence by: J.L. (Jim) Rule
Manager of Legislative Services Chief Administrative Officer
“Original signed by Ceri Marlo” for ___
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 2014 (July to November 2014)Appendix I
July 7, 2014
1
ITEM DIVISION
DATE OF
MEETING MEETING SOURCE STATUS AND COMMENTS
1 Commercial Industrial Strategy PWDS 21-Jul W/S Carried forward from the
June 9, 2014 W/S
2 Maple Ridge Leisure Centre Revenue CDPR 21-Jul W/S Rescheduled from the
June 16, 2014 W/S
3 Joint Leisure Services Review - Final
Recommendations
CDPR 21-Jul W/S Follow up to the July 7,
2014 update
4 Maple Ridge Leisure Centre
Infrastructure Update
CDPR 21-Jul W/S Annual update
5 Council Training & Conferences Policy CFS 21-Jul W/S Council resolution of
February 11, 2014
6 Communications and Social Media Admin 25-Aug W/S 2014-2018 Business
Plan
7 140th Birthday Celebrations Admin 25-Aug W/S Carried forward from the
February 7, 2014 W/S
8 Cell Tower Presentation CFS 25-Aug W/S Presentation Date to be confirmed
9 Property Tax Collection Period CFS 25-Aug W/S Annual Presentation
10 RCMP Contract update CFS 25-Aug W/S Regular update
11 Job Incentive Program Admin 8-Sep W/S From the Jan-July 2014
Matrix
To follow the completion of the Commercial
Industrial Strategy
12 Vibrant Downtown Update CDPR 8-Sep W/S Follow up to work done
in November 2013
13 Transportation Plan PWDS 8-Sep W/S Carried forward from the
February 17, 2014 W/S
presentation by J.
Steiner
14 Housing Action Plan CDPR 15-Sep W/S Carried forward from the
June 16, 2014 W/S
15 Capital Works and Development
Update Tour
PWDS 15-Sep 2014-2018 Business
Planning
16 E-Comm Tour 6-Oct Half day tour (a.m.)
17 Development Services Resourses PWDS 20-Oct W/S Carried forward from
discussion on various
bylaw reports
18 Silver Valley Status Report PWDS 20-Oct W/S Carried forward from the
discusson on school
sites
19 Zoning Bylaw PWDS 20-Oct W/S Carried from from March
3, 2014 W/S
20 Jackson Farm - Planning for Future
Park Development
CDPR 3-Nov W/S 2014-2018 Council
Business Planning
21 Environmental Management Strategy
Update
PWDS 3-Nov W/S Carried forward from
March 17, 2014 W/S
22 Tandem Parking PWDS 3-Nov W/S Carried forward from
March 25, 2014 W/S
23 Thornhill - Planning for Future
Development
PWDS 3-Nov W/S 2014-2018 Council
Business Planning
Council Work Schedule Matrix 2014 (July to November 2014)Appendix I
July 7, 2014
2
ITEM DIVISION
DATE OF
MEETING MEETING SOURCE STATUS AND COMMENTS
24 Parks and Leisure Master Plan
Priorities
CDPR 17-Nov W/S 2014-2018 Business
Plan
25 Maple Ridge Leisure Centre Q3
Revenue Report
CDPR 17-Nov W/S Regular update
Legend
Admin
CDPR
CFS
PWDS
Administration (includes SEI and Sustainability)
Community Development Parks & Recreation
Corporate and Financial Services
Public Works & Development Services
Abbreviation
Council Work Schedule Matrix 2014 (January to July 2014)Appendix II
July 7, 2014
ITEM DIVISION
DATE OF
MEETING MEETING SOURCE STATUS AND COMMENTS
1 Incorporate as a City from a District
(City Designation)
Admin 6-Jan W/S Council - 2013
Business Planning
Complete - alternate approval process
carried out; awating approval from the
Province
2 Noxious Weed Strategy CDPR 6-Jan W/S Carried forward from
2013 Matrix
Complete - powerpoint presentation
provided
3 Whonnock Lake Capital Update CDPR 6-Jan W/S Council - 2013
Business Planning
Complete - powerpoint presentation
provided, work proceeding
4 Website Update CFS 6-Jan W/S Carried forward from
2013 Matrix
Complete - verbal update provided, further
update provided on January 20
5 Matrix CFS 20-Jan W/S Regular update Complete - deferred to the February 3
Workshop Council Meeting; Matrix adopted
6 Website Update CFS 20-Jan W/S Follow-up from Jan 6,
2014 Workshop
Complete - presentation provided at the
January 20 COW Meeting
7 Commercial/Industrial Plan PWDS 20-Jan W/S Carried forward from
2013 Matrix
Further discussion held at March 3 W/S;
staff report provided at the June 9 W/S;
revised staff report to be presented at the
July 21 Committee of the Whole
8 Alouette River Management Society
(ARMS) Update
PWDS 3-Feb COW Annual Presentation Complete - presentation provided at the
February 17 Committee of the Whole
9 Job Creation Incentive Program Admin 3-Feb W/S Council - 2013
Business Planning
Discussion to be held following the
completion of the Commercial/Industrial
Plan
10 Housing Action Plan CDPR 3-Feb W/S Carried forward from
2013 Matrix
Complete - presentation provided by staff
and CitySpaces Ltd. consultant; consultant
summary report provided at the April 14
W/S; Housing Action Plan Working Draft
May 2014 provided at the June 16, 2014
W/S
11 Seniors Housing Update CDPR 3-Feb W/S Council - 2013
Business Planning
Complete - part of the Housing Action Plan
presentation
12 Bicycle Advisory Committee Structure PWDS 3-Feb W/S Carried forward from
2013 Matrix
Presented at the February 17 W/S
meeting; deferred until the completion of
the review of Advisory Committees and
Commissions by the Advisory Committee
Task Force
13 Medical Marihuana Federal
Regulations Implications
PWDS
CFS
3-Feb W/S Carried forward from
2013 Matrix
Complete - powerpoint presentation
provided by Superintendent Fleugal, RCMP
and Fire Chief Spence
14 Tax Assessment Update and
Presentation by BC Assessment
CFS 3-Feb W/S Annual Presentation Complete - powerpoint presentation
provided by BC Assessment and the
Manager of Revenue and Collections
15 140th Birthday Celebrations CDPR 17-Feb W/S Council - 2014
Business Planning
Complete - update provided by the General
Manager of Community Development,
Parks and Recreation Services; further
update scheduled for August 25 W/S
16 Infrastructure Funding Update CFS 17-Feb W/S Regular update Complete - update provided by the
Manager of Accounting
17 Noise Control Bylaw PWDS 17-Feb W/S Carried forward from
2013 Matrix
Complete - update provided; Bylaw No.
7038-2013 to be finalized and forwarded
to a future Committee of the Whole
Meeting
Council Work Schedule Matrix 2014 (January to July 2014)Appendix II
July 7, 2014
ITEM DIVISION
DATE OF
MEETING MEETING SOURCE STATUS AND COMMENTS
18 Tandem Garage Update PWDS 17-Feb W/S Carried forward from
2013 Matrix
Complete - update provided; Bylaw No.
7024-2013 and Bylaw No. 7025-2013 to
be revised; scheduled for the July 21 W/S
19 Transportation Plan PWDS 17-Feb W/S Carried forward from
2013 Matrix
Complete - presentation by John Steiner,
Urban Systems
20 Kanaka Environmental & Educational
Partnership Society (KEEPS) Update
PWDS 3-Mar COW Annual Presentation Complete - presentation by Ross Davies,
KEEPS Education Coordinator
21 Report from Social Planning Advisory
Committee on Bicycle Use
CDPR 3-Mar W/S Referred to SPAC by
Council
Complete - staff report presented; RCMP
presentation; forwarded to the March 11,
2014 Council Meeting; recommendations
endorsed22Gaming Funds Policy CFS 3-Mar W/S Council - 2013
Business Planning
Complete - update provided by the
Manager of Financial Planning
23 Preliminary Year End Results CFS 3-Mar W/S Annual Presentation Complete - update provided by the
Manager of Accounting
24 Hammond Area Plan PWDS 3-Mar W/S Carried forward from
2013 Matrix
Complete - report and presentation
provided by Planning staff; update
scheduled for July 7 W/S
25 Zoning Bylaw Update PWDS 3-Mar W/S Carried forward from
2013 Matrix
Complete - Update provided by the
Manager of Development and
Environmental Services
26 Fire Department Update CFS 17-Mar COW Annual Presentation Complete - presentation provided by D.
Spence, Fire Chief
27 Meeting with MLA's Dalton and Bing CFS 17-Mar W/S Annual meeting Complete
28 Compassionate Cities Update CDPR 17-Mar W/S Carried forward from
2013 Matrix
Complete - update provided by the
Recreation Coordinator/Social Planning
29 Leisure Centre Revenue Update CDPR 17-Mar W/S Council - 2014
Business Planning
Complete - update provided by the GM of
CDPR and the Recreation Mgr, Health &
Wellness
30 Review of the Joint Service
Agreement for Parks & Leisure
Services
CDPR 17-Mar W/S Council - 2013
Business Planning
Complete - presented at the February 25,
Council Meeting; review of Joint Leisure
Services Model by Brian Johnson,
Facilitator, PERC at the May 5 and June 9
W/S; draft recommendations scheduled for
the July 7, 2014 W/S; final report
scheduled for July 21 W/S31Cottonwood Landfill PWDS 17-Mar W/S 2014 Business
Planning
Complete - update provided by the Director
of Engineering Operations
32 Environmental Management Strategy
Update
PWDS 17-Mar W/S Carried forward from
2013 Matrix
Complete - presentation provided by
Catherine Berris, Berris and Associates/
Urban Systems
33 Sign Bylaw PWDS 17-Mar W/S Carried forward from
2013 Matrix
Complete - update provided in advance of
proceeding to futher public consultation;
April 7, 2014 Council Workshop; further
update at the July 7, 2014 W/S
34 Conduit for Fibre Optics CFS 17-Mar W/S Carried forward from
2013 Matrix
Complete - request for Information and
Qualifications Status update provided at
the April 7, 2014 Council Workshop
35 Smoking Bylaw PWDS 17-Mar W/S Carried forward from
2013 Matrix
Complete - 3 readings at the April 8 Council
Meeting; waiting for approval from the
Minister of Health prior to advance to final
reading
Council Work Schedule Matrix 2014 (January to July 2014)Appendix II
July 7, 2014
ITEM DIVISION
DATE OF
MEETING MEETING SOURCE STATUS AND COMMENTS
36 Human Resources Update Admin 7-Apr COW Annual Presentation Complete - presentation provided
37 Council review of Advisory
Committees & Commissions
CFS 7-Apr W/S Council - 2013
Business Planning
Complete - report provided; Advisory
Committee Task Force of the Mayor,
Councillor Dueck and Councillor Hogarth
established
38 Reserve Funds CFS 7-Apr W/S Annual Presentation Complete - overview provided by the
Manager of Accounting
39 Loitering Bylaw Report PWDS 7-Apr W/S Council - 2013
Business Planning
Complete - rescheduled to Closed Council
under Section 90(1)(i)
40 Recycling Society Update PWDS 14-Apr COW Annual Presentation Complete - presentation provided
41 Meeting with Agricultural Land
Commission
Admin 14-Apr W/S Council - 2013
Business Planning
Meeting scheduled for July 7, 2014
42 Metro Vancouver Incinerator Update PWDS 14-Apr W/S Council - 2014
Business Planning
Complete - Waste Flow Management
Update provided by Carol Mason, Chief
Administrative Officer and Paul Henderson,
GM, Solid Waste Services
43 Consolidated Financial Statements CFS 14-Apr W/S Annual Presentation Complete - overview provided by the
Manager of Accounting; recommendation
brought forward to the April 14, 2014
Committee of the Whole Meeting
44 Meeting with Randy Kamp, MP CFS 14-Apr W/S Annual meeting Complete
45 Business Improvement Area Update PWDS 5-May COW Annual Presentation Complete - presentation provided by the
Executive Director, BIA, at the May 5, 2014
Council Workshop
46 Update on Education Forum Admin 5-May W/S 2013 Business
Planning - Output
from Education
Taskforce
Presentation rescheduled for July 7
Committee of the Whole Meeting
47 Business Planning Process and
Guidelines
CFS 5-May W/S Annual Presentation Complete - presented at the April 28, 2014
Committee of the Whole
48 Document Management
Implementation Update
CFS 5-May W/S 2014 Business
Planning
Complete - update provided
49 Parks and Leisure Services Update CDPR 12-May COW Annual Presentation Complete - presentation provided
50 LED Lights Update Admin 12-May W/S Carried forward from
2013 Matrix
Complete - overview by the Manager of
Sustainability and Corporate Planning; pilot
project to te implemented
51 Community Wildfire Protection Plan CFS 12-May W/S Carried forward from
2013 Matrix
Complete - forwarded to the May 27, 2014
Council Meeting; approved; public
consultation underway
52 Overhead Wiring Review PWDS 12-May W/S Carried forward from
2013 Matrix
Complete; a report on Option 3 in the staff
report to be provided; scheduled for
October 6 W/S
53 Information Technlogy Update CFS 9-Jun COW Annual Presentation Complete - presensentation by the Director
of Information Technology
54 Tax Rate Survey CFS 9-Jun W/S Annual Presentation Complete - forwarded to the June 10, 2014
Council along with a presentation
55 Amenity Program Update (staff report
titled Albion Amenity Program
Update)
PWDS 9-Jun W/S Carried forward from
2013 Matrix
Complete - update provided
56 Lougheed Highway Enhancements PWDS 9-Jun W/S Council - 2013
Business Planning
Complete - presentation provided
57 True North Signage Campaign Update PWDS 9-Jun W/S Carried forward from
2013 Matrix
Complete - presentation provided at the
June 16 Council Workshop
Council Work Schedule Matrix 2014 (January to July 2014)Appendix II
July 7, 2014
ITEM DIVISION
DATE OF
MEETING MEETING SOURCE STATUS AND COMMENTS
58 RCMP Update CFS 16-Jun COW Annual Presentation Complete - presentation provided
59 Albion Community Hall Discussion CDPR 16-Jun W/S Council - 2013
Business Planning
Update provided - staff to do further
investigative work
60 Leisure Centre Revenue Update CDPR 16-Jun W/S Council - 2014
Business Planning
Rescheduled to July 21, 2014
61 Parks and Leisure Services Master
Plan Priorities
CDPR 16-Jun W/S 2014 Business
Planning
Rescheduled to November 2014
62 Matrix CFS 16-Jun W/S Regular update Rescheduled to July 7, 2014
63 Building Department Update PWDS 7-Jul COW Annual Presentation
64 Capital Works Update CDPR
PWDS
7-Jul W/S Annual Presentation Rescheduled to July 21, 2014
65 Purchasing Policy Review including
Studies & Consultants
CFS
PWDS
7-Jul W/S Council - 2013
Business Planning
66 Housing Action Plan Update CDPR 7-Jul W/S Follow up to February
Update
Rescheduled to September 8, 2014
67 Tri-plex/Four-plex zone PWDS 7-Jul W/S 2014 Business
Planning
Rescheduled to July 21, 2014
68 Noxious Weed Strategy CDPR 7-Jul W/S Follow up to January
update
Inventory is being completed by BCIT
students and the program coordinator;
update will be provided upon completion
Legend
Admin
CDPR
CFS
PWDS
Items to be presented at Committee of the Whole
Administration (includes SEI and Sustainability)
Community Development Parks & Recreation
Corporate and Financial Services
Public Works & Development Services
Abbreviation
Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development
UBCM Convention
Coordination MEMORANDUM
June 25, 2014
UBCM Members (sent via email only)
Re: 2014 UBCM Convention – “Leading Edge”
Whistler, September 22 – 26, 2014
Further to Minister Oakes' June 11, 2014 letter regarding the 2014 UBCM Convention, I am
pleased to attach the 2014 Provincial Appointment Book for your use in requesting meetings
with provincial government staff (ministries, agencies, commissions and corporations) available
to meet with delegates at Convention.
To request a meeting with provincial government staff, you must complete the form located at:
Provincial Government Staff Meetings. Note: the website will go live July 2, 2014.
The deadline for submitting meeting requests online is Friday, August 29, 2014. Meeting
confirmation details will be sent to the contact identified on your meeting request form.
After August 29, 2014, requests for appointments can be made at the Provincial Appointments
Desk, during Convention at the following locations:
Monday, September 22, 2014
Grand Foyer, Whistler Conference Centre
8:30 am – 4:00 pm
Tuesday, September 23 to Thursday, September 25, 2014
Lobby, Cheakamus Room, Hilton Whistler Hotel
8:30 am – 4:00 pm
For information on requesting meetings with the Premier, Cabinet Ministers, and
Honourable Coralee Oakes, Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development, please
see page 2 of the 2014 Provincial Appointment Book or the click on the
Provincial Government Meeting Request Page.
If you have any questions, please contact Danielle Woodcock at 1-250-387-9108 or
Cristina Scott at 1-250-387-4013 or via email at CSCD.UBCM.MeetingRequests@gov.bc.ca.
Birgit Schmidt, Manager
Client Services
Local Government Division
pc: Danielle Woodcock, UBCM Meeting Coordinator
Cristina Scott, UBCM Meeting Coordinator
Attachment 5.1
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to schedule meetings with staff from
Provincial Government
Ministries, Agencies, Commissions and Corporations
at the
2014 UBCM CONVENTION
September 22 – 26, 2014
Whistler Conference Centre
Whistler, BC
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To request an online meeting with:
Honourable Christy Clark, Premier and Cabinet Ministers
(except Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development)
click here: http://www.fin.gov.bc.ca/ubcm/
The invitation code is: MeetingRequest2014
Deadline: Friday, August 15, 2014
Questions? Contact Tara Zwaan at 1-604-775-1600
Honourable Coralee Oakes, Minister of Community,
Sport and Cultural Development
click here: Minister Oakes' Meetings
Deadline: Friday, August 15, 2014
Questions? Contact Danielle Woodcock at 1-250-387-9108, or Cristina Scott at 1-250-387-4013 or via
email at CSCD.UBCM.MeetingRequests@gov.bc.ca
Provincial Government Staff
(Ministries, Agencies, Commissions and Corporations)
click here: Provincial Government Staff Meetings
Deadline: Friday, August 29, 2014
Questions? Contact Danielle Woodcock at 1-250-387-9108, or Cristina Scott at 1-250-387-4013 or via
email at CSCD.UBCM.MeetingRequests@gov.bc.ca
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Provincial Government Staff Meetings
(Ministries, Agencies, Commissions and Corporations Staff)
This document contains a listing of all Provincial Government Ministries, Agencies, Commissions and
Corporations who will be attending the 2014 UBCM Convention and are available to meet with local
government delegates.
Meetings will be held from Tuesday, September 23 to Thursday, September 25, 2014.
Once your meetings are scheduled, you will receive confirmation of your meeting via email.
The deadline for receiving online meeting requests is: Friday, August 29, 2014.
The Provincial Appointments Desk staff will be taking meeting requests during the Convention and will
be located at the Whistler Conference Centre and the Hilton Whistler Hotel as per the dates below.
The on-site Provincial Appointments Desk will be open on the following dates:
Monday, September 22, 2014
Grand Foyer, Whistler Conference Centre
8:30 am – 4:00 pm
Tuesday, September 23 to Thursday, September 25, 2014
Lobby, Cheakamus Room, Hilton Whistler Hotel
8:30 am – 4:00 pm
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Ministry of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation
DIVISION/BRANCH TOPIC
Aboriginal Relations and
Reconciliation
New Relationship, treaty negotiations, reconciliation issues, Aboriginal relations, closing the socio-economic
gap.
Ministry of Advanced Education
DIVISION/BRANCH TOPIC
Sector Strategy and Quality Assurance Post-secondary quality assurance, governance, legislation, audit, accountability, data, strategic policy,
planning, human capital planning and sector labour relations.
Institutions and Programs 25 public post-secondary institutions and their programs including skills and training, international education,
Aboriginal education, adult basic education and medical and health.
Student Services and Sector Resource Management Post-secondary funding and capital, student aid funding and services, and Ministry organizational
development and technology solutions.
Ministry of Agriculture
DIVISION/BRANCH TOPIC
Food Safety and Inspection
Branch
Establish provincial and regulatory standards along the food system (processors, packers, distributors),
assess industry food safety compliance, and support industry to adopt food safety standards.
Sector Development Branch Builds (agricultural) industry capacity by supporting business development, First Nations agriculture, youth
participation and succession, and agroforest and range use development; provides in-depth knowledge of
the challenges and needs of various sectors, and emergency preparedness and coordination required for the
Agrifood sector in BC.
Business Risk Management
Branch
Helps producers manage risks that cause income losses and lead to financial instability, including weather
hazards, natural disasters, wildlife, diseases, pests and market declines. The Branch delivers three
programs to help farmers manage financial risk: Production Insurance - which offers insurance protection for
agricultural crops against weather perils; Agri-Stability - which protects farm enterprises from the financial
impacts of significant margin declines which can be caused by increasing input costs or reduced agricultural
revenues; and Wildlife Damage Compensation - compensates farmers for losses due to wildlife.
Innovation and Adaptation Service
Branch
Provides innovative solutions to the agriculture, food and seafood sectors as essential parts of the social and
economic fabric of BC; facilitates competition, adaptation and innovation in response to economic,
environmental, social influences and market change.
Ministry of Children and Family Development
DIVISION/BRANCH TOPIC
NOT ATTENDING CONVENTION
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Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development
DIVISION/BRANCH TOPIC
Local Government Division
Governance and Structure Branch
Local Government Structure Incorporation, restructure, boundary extensions, structure-related legislation and processes, and local and
regional governance/services.
Advisory Services Local government administration, elections, governance/administration-related legislative
requirements/powers, and local and regional governance/services.
Community Relations Local government First Nations relations and Free Crown Grant/Nominal Rent Tenure sponsorships.
Infrastructure and Finance Branch
Local Government Finance Local government finance, including development cost charges, unconditional grant eligibility criteria and
funding, financial plans, taxation issues and cost recovery options.
Infrastructure and Engineering Asset management, sewer, water, rainwater and other capital grants, infrastructure planning grants and
infrastructure programs.
Intergovernmental Relations and Planning Branch
Planning Programs
Intergovernmental Relations
Regional growth strategies, regional and community land use planning and development, community amenity
contributions, dispute resolution services (including RD service review/withdrawal) and capacity building,
Northwest Community Readiness Community Planning Program, Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment
Act, streamlining legislation (Land Use Contracts, repeal of RD bylaw approval requirements, protection from
DCC increases), renewed Gas Tax Agreement, climate action initiatives (mitigation and adaptation), carbon
neutral local government and Climate Action Charter.
Property Assessment
Services
Valuation of restricted use properties (BC Ferry Services, NavCan), Tourist Accommodation (Assessment
Relief) Act amendments for rural resort properties.
Integrated Policy, Legislation and Operations Division
General policy and legislation including local elections campaign finance.
Arts, Culture, Gaming Grants and Sport Division
BC Arts Council Eligibility criteria and application process for programs of the BC Arts Council; arts and cultural development
in communities.
Arts and Culture Unit Policy and program support for the creative sector including development of community engagement and
special initiatives.
Community Gaming Grants Eligibility criteria and application process.
Sport Sport policy issues; programs supporting the delivery of services through provincial sport organizations.
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Ministry of Education
DIVISION/BRANCH TOPIC
Libraries Branch Public library services.
Resource Management Division School capital and school funding.
Ministry of Energy and Mines (and responsible for Core Review)
DIVISION/BRANCH TOPIC
Mines and Mineral Resources
Division
Provincial mines, mineral exploration and mineral resources policy.
Electricity and Alternative Energy Division Electricity and alternative energy policy and programs including hydroelectric generation, the Clean Energy
Act, energy efficiency and conservation and the Innovative Clean Energy Fund.
Ministry of Environment (including Environmental Assessment Office)
DIVISION/BRANCH TOPIC
Environmental Protection Division Air quality, reducing toxins, pollution prevention, environmental emergencies/provincial spill response,
Environmental Management Act, contaminated sites, brownfields, hazardous and industrial waste,
Integrated Pest Management Act, product stewardship, waste management (incineration, landfilling,
municipal liquid and solid waste), permitting and compliance reporting for industrial operations’ emissions,
Japan tsunami debris.
Environmental Sustainability and Strategic Policy
Species at Risk policy development, species, habitat and ecosystems conservation and sustainability,
terrestrial and aquatic conservation science, wildlife inventory and monitoring, ecosystem stewardship
outreach, biodiversity, conservation data centre, ecosystem information, climate change adaptation
strategies. Living Water Smart, Water Sustainability Act, water conservation, source water protection,
water quality, groundwater hydrology, groundwater protection, monitoring and network management for
water (surface and groundwater) quantity and quality, air quality, water stewardship outreach, environmental
and natural resource sector laboratory and knowledge (library) services. Overarching policy and legislation,
compliance planning, intergovernmental relations, State of Environment Reporting and Service Plan.
BC Parks Responsible for all matters (policy, planning and management) of conservation, recreation and cultural
values in the province’s protected areas system including parks, conservancies, and recreation areas under
the Park Act, ecological reserves under the Ecological Reserves Act, and protected areas designated
under the Environment and Land Use Act.
Climate Action Secretariat Province-wide management of systems to address and respond to climate change including: Community
design, energy and food supply and the Community Charter; in association with Ministry of Community,
Sport and Cultural Development, legislated short and long-term, province-wide greenhouse gas reduction
targets Carbon Neutral Government and Public Sector Organizations - schools, universities and colleges
and hospitals; eight climate action pieces of legislation - vehicle standards, fuel standards, carbon tax, cap
and trade, deforestation, electricity, provincial targets; province-wide and sector-wide climate and emissions
policy; green economic development and strategy; recent integration of the Pacific Carbon Trust into the
Climate Investment Group.
Environmental Assessment Office Environmental assessment process. One process, one environmental assessment. Substitution and
Equivalency. Compliance and enforcement of certified projects.
Public consultation.
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Ministry of Finance (and Government House Leader)
DIVISION/BRANCH TOPIC
Tax Policy Branch Tax policy.
Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations
DIVISION/BRANCH TOPIC
Integrated Resource Operations Compliance and enforcement, wildfire management, recreation sites and trails, GeoBC, base mapping and
Cadastral, Mountain Resorts, Archaeology, Heritage.
Resource Stewardship Resource practices, land based investment planning, sustainable forest management, tree improvement,
forest analysis, forest inventory, resource management objectives, fish and wildlife management, habitat
management, water management, river forecasting, dam safety, flood safety, water use planning, utility
regulation, water stewardship.
Timber Operations, Pricing and
First Nations
BC timber sales, timber pricing, engineering, resource roads, resource worker safety, First Nations
Relations.
Tenures, Competitiveness and Innovation Forest tenures, community forests, woodlots, tree farm licences, volume and area-based licences, science
and carbon accounting, land tenures, private land policy, tourism policy, Crown Land opportunities and
restoration, brownfields, contaminated sites, aggregate management policy review.
Regional Operations FrontCounter BC, resource management coordination, land use planning and implementation, Crown Land
tenuring, community forest agreements, species at risk program delivery, urban deer, clean energy projects,
First Nations Consultation, ecosystem based management, range.
Ministry of Health
DIVISION/BRANCH TOPIC
Health Services and Health Authorities Health services delivery, including rural health.
Mental Health and Addictions Mental health and addictions services.
Population and Public Health Community Care.
Ministry of International Trade (and responsible for Asia Pacific Strategy and Multiculturalism)
DIVISION/BRANCH TOPIC
International Business
Development Division International Missions, Trade and Investment Representatives Network, Export Development.
Strategic Investment and Key Accounts Branch Investment Attraction Programs.
International Strategy and Competitiveness Division International strategy and policy, international and domestic trade negotiations and agreements, trade policy
and regulatory dispute management, international marketing, business and market intelligence.
Venture capital tax credit programs, venture capital investments, and employee investment tax credits.
Corporate Initiatives and
Multiculturalism Branch
Multiculturalism programs, Anti-racism programs, Chinese Historical Wrongs Apology Legacy Projects.
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Ministry of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training (and responsible for Labour)
DIVISION/BRANCH TOPIC
Major Investments Office Support for significant major projects.
Tourism and Small Business Tourism Policy.
Small Business Initiatives and Programs.
Regulatory Reform.
Film Policy and Creative Sector.
Labour Market and Immigration Immigration programs, settlement services, Canada Job Fund (LMA), skills training, labour market
information.
Labour Employment Standards, Labour Relations, Workers’ Compensation.
Economic Development Jobs Plan, regional and community economic development, community adjustment and transition, Mountain
Pine Beetle epidemic response, industrial sectors (aerospace and manufacturing).
Ministry of Justice (and Attorney General)
DIVISION/BRANCH TOPIC
Policing and Security Branch Police Services: provides central oversight of all policing and law enforcement in the province by developing
and administering policing policy and programs. Ensures the adequate and effective levels of policing
throughout the province.
Security Programs: administration of the Protection Order Registry, the Criminal Records Review Program,
and the regulation of the security industry in BC.
Emergency Management BC Emergency Coordination: the Province’s response to emergencies and disasters and provides specialized
technology resources to support emergency response activities.
BC Coroners Service: investigation of all unnatural, sudden and unexpected, unexplained or unattended
deaths.
Mitigation and the Office of the Fire Commissioner: enhances the capacity of communities and partners to
reduce the potential impacts of emergencies or disasters.
Strategic Business Services: delivers Disaster Financial Assistance (provincial funding) and oversees the
Disaster Financial Assistance Arrangements cost-sharing program (federal funding). Administers the
province’s Flood Mitigation Program and provides cross-government leadership for significant and complex
post-event recovery activities.
Community Safety and Crime
Prevention Branch
Civil Forfeiture; Victim Services; Violence Against Women and Children; Crime Prevention; and Combating
Trafficking in Persons
Corrections Branch
Community Corrections: supervision and programs to reduce reoffending to offenders who live outside of
correctional centres.
Adult Custody: operation of correctional centres.
Office of the Superintendent of Motor Vehicles Operates provincial road safety programs and is the policy and regulatory agency responsible for ensuring
the safe and responsible operation of motor vehicles in BC.
Court Services Branch Court Administration: delivery of all court administration services.
Sheriff Services: maintaining courtroom and courthouse security, prisoner custody and escort, document
service, and jury administration.
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Ministry of Justice (and Attorney General) continued
Justice Services Branch Criminal Justice and Legal Access: promotes access to justice through funding and oversight of legal aid
programs, collaborative solutions to criminal justice problems through the integration of justice, health and
social services, and oversees the Province’s commitment to federal/provincial/territorial criminal justice
reform initiatives.
Dispute Resolution Office: promotes access to justice through dispute resolution alternatives, procedural
efficiencies and case management in civil courts, agencies, boards, commissions, tribunals and government
ministries.
Family Justice Services: facilitates resolution of family disputes, operates justice access centres, family
justice centres and the Parenting After Separation program.
Maintenance Enforcement and Locate Services.
Liquor Control and Licensing Branch Regulates and monitors the liquor industry in BC by issuing licences for the manufacture and sale of liquor
and supervising the service of liquor in licensed establishments.
Liquor Distribution Branch Responsible for the importation of beverage alcohol into the province as well as the operation of an efficient
wholesale and retail business.
Ministry of Natural Gas Development (and responsible for Housing)
DIVISION/BRANCH TOPIC
Oil and Strategic Initiatives Division Guide developments of recommendations related to energy exports and opening new energy markets
related to inter-provincial pipelines, oil products and value-added natural gas products.
Upstream Development Division Royalty and regulatory policy for British Columbia’s petroleum and natural gas industry, including royalty
programs, tenure issuance and administration, public geoscience and policies to address potential future
resource opportunities, such as unconventional petroleum and natural gas.
Liquefied Natural Gas Task Force The development of BC’s new LNG industry, including its fiscal framework, regulatory requirements,
industrial land use and marine planning, and First Nations and community consultation/accommodation.
Oil and Gas Division Royalty and regulatory policy for British Columbia’s petroleum and natural gas industry, including royalty
programs, tenure issuance and administration, public geoscience and policies to address potential future
resource opportunities, such as unconventional petroleum and natural gas.
Office of Housing and Construction Standards Partnering with local government, non-profits and private developers to build affordable housing; housing
policy development, including market and non-market housing; housing policy related to strata properties;
governance of the building and safety regulatory system, including development of building, fire and safety
codes and standards, and policy advice relating to building and safety, the regulatory framework for
landlords and tenants, including conventional residential and manufactured home park tenancies; and,
adjudication of landlord and tenant disputes.
Ministry of Social Development and Social Innovation
DIVISION/BRANCH TOPIC
Policy and Research Division Moving Forward on an Accessible BC Action Plan.
Social Innovation.
Employment and Labour Market
Services Division
How to Access Supports and Services through the Employment Program of BC.
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Ministry of Technology, Innovation and Citizens’ Services (and Government
Communications and Public Engagement)
DIVISION/BRANCH TOPIC
Technology and Innovation Promote the technology industry in BC through BC Innovation Council, Premier’s Technology Council, BC
Knowledge Development Fund and BC’s Technology Strategy.
Services to Citizens Include Service BC offices in 61 communities in BC; BC Registry Services for business; Enquiry BC; BC
Stats; and BC Online.
Shared Services BC Provides services to government ministries, Crown corporations, health authorities and other broader public
sector organizations. Services include: real estate; property management; accommodation planning;
procurement and supply services (includes Queen’s Printer and BC Mail Plus); and FOI requests.
Office of Chief Information Officer Policy and Standards for Information Management and Information Technology for government ministries;
Information Privacy and Security; Information Management and Information Technology Services; Network
BC; IT Procurement Services for Ministries and Broader Public Sector; and Connecting communities and
people across BC through Broadband services.
Government Communications and Public Engagement Provides a variety of communications services and expertise, and works closely with other provincial, federal
and municipal government representatives, media, industries, associations, interest groups, and the general
public. Services include: strategic communications, planning and advice; issues management; media
relations; media monitoring; writing and editorial services; communications research; coordinating cross-
government projects; event planning; advertising and marketing; graphic design; online communications,
including social media.
Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (and Deputy House Leader)
DIVISION/BRANCH TOPIC
Various Divisions Transportation issues.
If you have any questions regarding your Ministry of Transportation meeting request(s), please contact Gloria Valle directly at 1-250 387-7589,
or via email at Gloria.Valle@gov.bc.ca, or via fax at 1-250 356-8767.
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Provincial Agencies, Commissions and Corporations
ORGANIZATION TOPIC
Agricultural Land Commission Information and advice regarding the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) and work of the Provincial Agricultural
Land Commission (ALC). ALC Chair, Deputy CEO and Chief Tribunal Officer in attendance.
BC Emergency Health Services BC Ambulance.
BC Hydro BC Hydro’s vision is to power BC with clean, reliable electricity for generations. BC Hydro’s Community
Relations staff will be present at the Convention and look forward to addressing any questions that you may
have related to their operations.
BC Oil and Gas Commission The BC Oil and Gas Commission regulates oil and gas activities for the benefit of British Columbians and
looks forward to addressing any questions you may have on our regulatory oversight.
BC Transit Transit matters in BC communities outside Metro Vancouver. Please specify transit issue in the online
meeting request.
Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) ICBC provides universal compulsory auto insurance (basic insurance) to drivers in British Columbia, with
rates regulated by the British Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC), and also sells optional auto insurance
in a competitive marketplace. Our insurance products are available across BC through a network of
independent brokers, and claims services are provided at ICBC claims handling facilities located throughout
the province. We also invest in road safety and loss management programs to reduce traffic-related deaths,
injuries and crashes, auto crime and fraud. In addition, we provide driver licensing, vehicle registration and
licensing services, and fines collection on behalf of the provincial government at locations across the
province. ICBC will have staff present at the Convention who would be pleased to discuss or meet on any
issues related to ICBC’s operations.
Royal Canadian Mounted Police Various police issues.