HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-03-10 Council Workshop Agenda and Reports.pdfCity of Maple Ridge COUNCIL WORKSHOP AGENDA March 10, 2020 11:00a.m. Blaney Room, 1st Floor, City 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. The meeting is live streamed and recorded by the City of Maple Ridge. REMINDER: March 10, 2020 Council Meeting 7:00 p.m. Council Chamber 1. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA 2. ADOPTION OF MINUTES 2.1 Minutes of the February 25, 2020 Council Workshop Meeting 3. PRESENTATIONS AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCIL 3.1 Community Social Safety Initiative Staff presentation and verbal update. 4. UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS 4.1 GLOW Maple Ridge Strategies and Recommendations Staff report dated March 10, 2020 recommending that the growth of Glow Maple Ridge be supported at an annual amount of $35,000, funded through Accumulated Surplus, for each of the next two years, 2020 and 2021; and, that the next Financial Plan Bylaw amendment include this funding. 4.2 Mayor and Council Recognition Program Recommendations Staff report dated March 10, 2020 recommending that staff be directed to expand the Parks Gift Program to include a "Mayor and Council Honour" component to celebrate the accomplishments of citizens on both undesignated amenities, such as benches and other park furnishings, in existing civic sites and proposed new assets as part of upgrades or new construction of public amenities in the community. Doc#2392373
Council Workshop Agenda March 10, 2020 Page 2 of 4 Note: The meeting will recess for 30 minutes following Item 4.2. 4.3 Proposed New Sign Bylaw No. 7630-2020 Staff report dated March 10, 2020 recommending that the attachment to the March 10, 2020 report titled "Proposed New Sign Bylaw No. 7630-2020" be forwarded to the March 31, 2020 Council Meeting. 4.4 Maple Ridge Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 7626-2020 Staff report dated March 10, 2020 recommending that the attachment to the March 10, 2020 report titled "Maple Ridge Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 7626-2020" be forwarded to the March 31, 2020 Council Meeting. 4.5 City of Maple Ridge Visual Identity Staff report dated March 10, 2020 providing the following three recommendations for Council consideration: A. Continue the roll out of the single leaf visual identifier across City assets as needed; or, B. Apply the 2006 visual identity (as displayed on this report) across all City assets; or, C. Prepare a scoping report in order to engage an outside consultant to complete a full brand review that would include the City's vision and mission statements, key brand messages and visual identity. 4.6 Council Training, Conferences and Association Building-Policy No. 3.07 Staff report dated March 10, 2020 recommending that a revised Council Training, Conferences and Association Building -Policy No. 3.07 be brought back to Council for consideration. 5. CORRESPONDENCE -Nil 5.1 UPCOMING EVENTS By Invitation to Mayor and Council Child Development Workshop Thursday, March 12, 3:00 -6:00 pm Greg Moore Youth Centre Host: City of Maple Ridge Social Policy Advisory Committee
Council Workshop Agenda March 10, 2020 Page 3 of 4 General Community Events Tax Clinic for Seniors Tuesday, March 10, 9:30 am -3:00 pm Ridge Meadows Seniors Activity Centre Chamber of Commerce Event -Post-Budget Presentation with the Hon. Carole James, Minister of Finance Thursday, March 12, 11:30 am -1:30 pm Meadows Gardens Golf Club, Sunset Room Host: Chamber of Commerce Repair Cafe Saturday, March 14, 11:00 am -3:00 pm Maple Ridge Public Library 6 BRIEFING ON OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST/ QUESTIONS FROM COUNCIL 7. MATTERS DEEMED EXPEDIENT 8. NOTICE OF CLOSED COUNCIL MEETING The meeting will be closed to the public pursuant to Sections 90 (1) and 90 (2) of the Community Charter as the subject matter being considered relates to the following: Section 90(1)(a) personal information about an identifiable individual who holds or is being considered for a position as an officer, employee or agent of the municipality or another position appointed by the municipality; Section 90(1)(e) the acquisition, disposition or expropriation of land or improvements, if the council considers that disclosure might reasonably be expected to harm the interests of the municipality; Section 90(1)(k) negotiations and related discussions respecting the proposed provision of a municipal service that are at their preliminary stages and that, in the view of the council, could reasonably be expected to harm the interests of the municipality if they were held in public; Any other matter that may be brought before the Council that meets the requirements for a meeting closed to the public pursuant to Sections 90 (1) and 90 (2) of the Community Charter or Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. 9. ADJOURNMENT
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City of Maple Ridge
COUNCIL WORKSHOP MINUTES
February 25, 2020
The Minutes of the City Council Workshop held on February 25, 2020 at 11:03 a.m. in the
Blaney Room at City Hall, 11995 Haney Place, Maple Ridge, British Columbia for the purpose
of transacting regular City business.
PRESENT
Elected Officials
Mayor M. Morden
Councillor J. Dueck
Councillor K. Duncan
Councillor C. Meadus
Councillor G. Robson
Councillor R. Svendsen
Councillor A. Yousef
Appointed Staff
A. Horsman, Chief Administrative Officer
L. Benson, Director of Corporate Administration (Corporate Officer)
D. Boag, General Manager Parks, Recreation & Culture
C. Carter, General Manager Planning & Development Services
C. Crabtree, General Manager Corporate Services
S. Nichols, Deputy Corporate Officer
D. Pollock, General Manager Engineering Services
T. Thompson, Chief Financial Officer
Other staff as required:
J. Clelland, Assistant Chief Fire Prevention & Emergency Program
M. Orsetti, Director of Bylaw & Licensing Services
Note: These Minutes are posted on the City Web Site at www.mapleridge.ca
1.APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
R/2020-059
It was moved and seconded
That the agenda of the February 25, 2020 Council Workshop Meeting be approved as
circulated.
CARRIED
2.ADOPTION OF MINUTES
2.1 Minutes of the February 11, 2020 Council Workshop Meeting
R/2020-060
It was moved and seconded
That the minutes of the Council Workshop Meeting of February 11, 2020 be adopted
as circulated.
CARRIED
2.1
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3. PRESENTATIONS AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCIL – Nil
4. UNFINISHED AND NEW BUSINESS
4.1 Maple Ridge Wildlife and Vector Control Amending Bylaw No. 7619-2020 and Maple
Ridge MTI Amending Bylaw No. 7621-2020
Staff report dated February 25, 2020 recommending that the attachment to the
February 25, 2020 report titled “Maple Ridge Wildlife and Vector Control Amending
Bylaw No. 7619-2020 and Maple Ridge MTI Amending Bylaw No. 7621-2020” be
forwarded to the March 10, 2020 Council Meeting.
The General Manager of Planning and Development Services introduced the item. The
Director of Bylaw and Licensing provided a presentation and responded to questions
from Council.
R/2020-061
It was moved and seconded
That the attachment to the February 25, 2020 report titled “Maple Ridge Wildlife and
Vector Control Amending Bylaw No. 7619-2020 and Maple Ridge MTI Amending Bylaw No.
7621-2020” be forwarded to the March 10, 2020 Council Meeting.
CARRIED
4.2 Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows Area Transport Plan: Additional Tasks Proposed by
TransLink
Staff report dated February 25, 2020 for information.
The General Manager of Engineering Services spoke to the staff report, providing
background information and responded to questions from Council.
The Mayor provided information relative to recent meetings with TransLink.
Councillor Svendsen and Yousef left the meeting at 12:27 p.m.
4.3 Community Emergency Preparedness Fund – ESS Application
Staff report dated February 25, 2020 recommending that staff be authorized to submit
an application to the Union of British Columbia Municipalities 2020 Community
Emergency Preparedness Fund for $23,951.12 toward the “ESS Modernization”
project.
The Assistant Chief Fire Prevention & Emergency Program spoke to the staff report and
responded to questions.
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Councillor Svendsen returned to the meeting at 12:29 during the staff presentation.
It was moved and seconded
That staff be authorized to submit an application to the Union of British Columbia
Municipalities 2020 Community Emergency Preparedness Fund for $23,951.12
toward the “ESS Modernization” project.
With the approval of Council, the mover and seconder withdrew their motions to allow
comments and consideration at the table.
R/2020-062
It was moved and seconded
That staff be authorized to submit an application to the Union of British Columbia
Municipalities 2020 Community Emergency Preparedness Fund for $23,951.12
toward the “ESS Modernization” project.
CARRIED
4.4 Mayor and Council Correspondence Policy
Staff report dated February 25, 2020 recommending that the Mayor and Council
Correspondence Policy No. 3.08 be repealed in its entirety and replaced with the policy
attached to the February 25, 2020 staff report titled “Mayor and Council
Correspondence Policy”.
The Director of Corporate Administration spoke to the report, advising that a redline
version of the policy had been provided, and responded to questions from Council.
The Mayor noted that given the recent restructuring all correspondence must come
through CAO’s office from the start to ensure that responses and requests are handled
by staff.
Councillor Yousef returned to the meeting at 12:37 p.m. during the Mayor’s comments.
R/2020-063
It was moved and seconded
That the Mayor and Council Correspondence Policy No. 3.08 be repealed in its entirety
and replaced with the policy attached to the February 25, 2020 staff report titled
“Mayor and Council Correspondence Policy” as amended to include comments from
Council.
CARRIED
Councillor Duncan – OPPOSED
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4.5 Code of Conduct – Accountability Mechanisms
Staff report dated February 25, 2020 for information only.
The Director of Corporate Administration spoke to processes recently adopted by other
Lower Mainland municipalities to ensure procedural fairness.
The Mayor spoke to the reference document circulated to members of Council prior to
the meeting.
R/2020-064
It was moved and seconded
That the Mayor be authorized to work with staff to develop a tool to address the code
of conduct and mechanisms for accountability.
CARRIED
Councillor Robson – OPPOSED
5. CORRESPONDENCE – Nil
5.1 UPCOMING EVENTS
Events were provided in the agenda package for Council and public.
6. BRIEFING ON OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST / QUESTIONS FROM COUNCIL – Nil
7. MATTERS DEEMED EXPEDIENT – Nil
8. NOTICE OF CLOSED COUNCIL MEETING
R/2020-065
It was moved and seconded
That the meeting will be closed to the public pursuant to Sections 90 (1) and 90 (2) of
the Community Charter as the subject matter being considered relates to the following:
Section 90(1)(e) the acquisition, disposition or expropriation of land or
improvements, if the council considers that disclosure could
reasonably be expected to harm the interests of the municipality
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Section 90(1)(k) negotiations and related discussions respecting the proposed
provision of a municipal service that are at their preliminary stages
and that, in the view of the council, could reasonably be expected to
harm the interests of the municipality if they were held in public
Any other matter that may be brought before the Council that meets the requirements
for a meeting closed to the public pursuant to Sections 90 (1) and 90 (2) of the
Community Charter or Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
CARRIED
9. ADJOURNMENT – 3:18 p.m.
_______________________________
M. Morden, Mayor
Certified Correct
___________________________________
L. Benson, Corporate Officer
TO: FROM: His Worship Mayor Michael Morden and Members of Council Chief Administrative Officer CITY OF MAPLE RIDGE MEETING DATE: March 10, 2020 FILE NO: 2384624 MEETING: Council Workshop SUBJECT: GLOW Maple Ridge Strategies and Recommendations EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Glow Maple Ridge has been developed as a stand-alone marketing platform with a distinct identity designed to showcase Christmas and winter-themed, family-friendly events and activities, focused on Memorial Peace Park and in/around the Maple Ridge Town Centre. Existing events and activities such as the Santa Claus Parade, Christmas Tree Lighting, CP Christmas Train, along with newly created elements are promoted and showcased under the Glow Maple Ridge platform. The goal is to develop Glow Maple Ridge into an annual 'must-attend' experience for citizens and visitors from the surrounding communities. RECOMMENDATION: That the growth of Glow Maple Ridge be supported at an annual amount of $35,000, funded through Accumulated Surplus, for each of the next two years, 2020 and 2021; and, that the next Financial Plan By-law amendment include this funding. DISCUSSION: a) Background Context: The Maple Ridge Five-Year Tourism Strategy, endorsed by Council in 2018, includes a number of destination development strategies. Among these is a recommendation that the City invest in compelling signature events and experiences with programming content and quality that motivates travel. The strategy identifies signature attractions as a first reason to visit Maple Ridge which can then lead to growing awareness of Maple Ridge as a destination of choice, with increased visitations, longer lengths of stays, increasing occupancy levels and greater visitor spending in local businesses. The strategy recommends "delivering and continually improving signature attractions and events with new elements, and expanding and enhancing the scope/scale of programming." (Maple Ridge Tourism Strategy, December 2017, page 40). GLOW Maple Ridge, a partnership between the City of Maple Ridge, the Downtown Maple Ridge Business Improvement Association (BIA) and the Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Chamber of Commerce, was a successful signature attraction that brought several thousand visitors and citizens to the town Doc #2384624 Page 1 of 4 4.1
core to experience the light displays, entertainment and sound-activated Christmas tree and to spend time dining and shopping in local businesses. The launch of GLOW, coinciding with the Winterfest events and Santa Parade, attracted 10,000 attendees. Other measures of the GLOW Maple Ridge's program were reflected in statistics that measured the social and print media reach. For example, the City Facebook media analytics recognized 120,000 users who came across GLOW Maple Ridge content in their Facebook feed. In addition, positive citizen and visitor reviews, lnstagram photos and the overall family-friendly atmosphere reflected the favourable *economic, social and cultural impact of the town core activation. Components of the 2019 initiative included: • Illumination displays in Memorial Peace Park • Sound-activated Christmas Tree Display • Background music in Spirit Square, 224th Street • GLOW Selfie Photo Displays • 12 community shows on the Memorial Peace Park bandstand • Decorated storefronts and contest • Regional and local destination marketing to showcase winter-themed events and activities • Production of a post-event video. . .;t-~~'~ ".l,/./L HCt.O~JoV"..C5Jv.HJ.6 GLOW Events Schedule Dec. 7. Winter Fest and Glow Maple Ridge kick o" 4:00-8:00 PM Memorial Peace Par1< Santa Clause Parade, tlghtlng or the Chrlslmas Tree, Nutcracker BaUet, Christmas Market, and muehmore Dec. 12. Peter Tam's Holiday Special Dec. 12. Turn Your Holiday Season Up to Eleven wilh SRT's School ol Rock Dec. 13 -Maple Ridge Concert Band presents Christmas Carols on lhe Bandstand Dec. 14 -Maple Ridge Concert Band presents Christmas Carols on tne Bandstand Dec. 15. Shred Share Stoked-111h Annual Skateboarding Competition Dec. 16 -CP Holiday Train Dec. 17 . Holiday Cheer Community Dinner Dec. 19 • Rock Out with MRSS Rock Band Dec. 20 • Emerald Pig Theatrical Society Dec 20 • Latin ~ Fttness Dance Party on tne Bandstand Dec. 21 • Emerald Pig Theatrical Society Dec. 21 -Glow Cup Hockey Challenge Dec_. 22 -Maple Ridge Concert Banci presents Christmas carats on the Bandstand *The owner of Silver Valley Brewing told the Business Improvement Association that the launch of the GLOW Maple Ridge event stimulated an increase in customers to his craft brewery and prompted the owner to call in additional staff to handle the demand. Taco Fan and other downtown businesses also noted a favourable upsurge in business and requested more community activities in the downtown. Doc #2384624 Page 2 of 4
b) Desired Outcome: • Enhanced visitor/resident experiences to support longer lengths of stays and increased spending in local businesses, • Destination marketing to showcase Maple Ridge's unique offerings while contributing to the livability, safety and attractiveness of the City, including after dark, • Growth in community spirit and engagement through positive participation. c) Strategic Alignment: The City of Maple Ridge tourism services model is consistent with the Maple Ridge Five-Year Tourism Strategy, the Maple Ridge Ten-Year Cultural Plan and aligns with Council's 2019 Strategic Priorities, specifically the pillars of community safety and engagement and community pride. d) Business Plan/Financial Implications: Using a regional events economic impact calculator, the GLOW Maple Ridge town core activation and winter-themed events that took place in Memorial Peace Park between December 7 and January 5 achieved an economic impact value of approximately $438,570 (See Attachment 1). GLOW Maple Ridge required a $22,500 investment to cover the cost of the lighting displays and programming. City staff were able to secure additional contributions from the private and non-profit sector totaling $17,500 in monetary funding and a $14,000 value of in-kind contributions making a total expenditure for 2019 of $54,000 including in-kind sponsorship and private sector investment. To address the growth of Glow Maple Ridge and to include a New Year's Eve festival in Memorial Peace Park, it is requested that Glow Maple Ridge be supported with an annual amount of $35,000, funded through Accumulated Surplus, for each of the next two years, 2020 and 2021; and, that the next Financial Plan By-law amendment includes this funding. The program plan and funding will be reviewed during the yearly business planning process. This request for annual funding support would demonstrate the City's recognition of GLOW Maple Ridge as a major event and an important element of economic development and tourism planning. Staff will be seeking a matching contribution from private sector and in-kind sponsorship, providing an overall 2020 event budget of $70,000. A staff report will be provided annually to Mayor and Council to provide a breakdown of each Glow Maple Ridge event. Expanded programming proposed for 2020 to include: • Community and business engagement to define and design the enhancement plan • Additional illumination elements and engaging activities • New Year's Eve celebration with live music • Expanded partnership to create destination experiences • GLOW Maple Ridge merchandise development Doc #2384624 Page3 of 4
CONCLUSION: There is general agreement that GLOW Maple Ridge 2019 for its inaugural year was a tremendous success on many fronts and has great growth potential for future years. Council's financial contribution would allow for the additional community and business engagement, enhanced winter-themed elements and a New Year's Eve celebration to increase the overall positive impact of GLOW Maple Ridge. Prepared by: Reviewed by: Approved by: Kathryn Baird Tourism Coordinator ctor of Economic evelopment & Civic Property CM Christine Carter, M.PL, MCIP, RPP General Manager Planning & Development Services Concurrence: cgors~ Chief Administrative Officer Attachments: (A) Economic Impact Calculation (B)Sample of GLOW Maple Ridge Citizen Feedback Doc #2384624 Page 4 of 4
Attachment A
GLOW Maple Ridge - Economic Impact Pro forma
,LOW Maple Ridge 2019 I
D,o. 7, 2019 -Jan. 5, 2020 De c. 7 8 9 10
Local visitors 7S.OO 75 75 75
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Local attend ees @ $10 $75,000 _ $750 SZ50_ _ $750
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
75 , 225 113 113 1 75 75 75. 75 187 -113
$750 ,_$2,250 · $1,130 $1,130 $750 --$750 $750_ $750 $1,870 $1,130
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 27 29 30
.. 113: 113 75 75! 75 75 75 75 75 75
$1,130 : $1,130 $750 $750 $750 $750 $750 $750 $750 $750
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75 : 75 1s; 75 75
$750_ $750 $750 ~ $7 50 $750
Out ofto\L'/n visitors 2500 25 25 : 25 25 75 37 37 25 : 25 25 · 2 5 63 37 37 · 37 25 . -25, 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 2 5 1
I. 25 25
'lsitors/day at $100 _$250,000_ $2,500 • $2,500 I $2,500 $2,~' $_7,500 $3,700 $3,700 : $2,500 :_ $2,500 .. $2,500 : $2,500 $6,300 $3,700 $3,ZOO ! _$3,700 I $2,500 . $2,SOO_i $2,500 $2,500 $2,500 $2,500 $2,500 $2,500 $2,500 $2,500 ·$2,500 : _ $2,500 $2,500
·ot al attendees 10,000 100 100! 100 100' 300: 150: 150 100 · 100 100· 100 250 150 150 : 150 100 100 1 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100: 100 100 ·
!Direct Economic lmP3ct $315,000 $3,150 $3,150 $3,150 S3,250 $9,750 S4,830 S4,830 $3,250 $3,150 $3,250 $3,250 $3,170 $4,830 S4,830 $4,830 $3,250 $3,150 $3,150 $3,150 $3,150 $3,150 $3,150 $3,150 $3,150 $3,150 $3,250 : $3,150 $3,150
:"otaf Economic lmpi:ct $.43.8.,570
To determine the economic impact of the GLOW Maple Ridge town core activation, an economic impact calculation was appl ied to
each day with an *estimated attendance applied to both local citizens (75%) and out-of-town visitors (25% of attendees). It was con-
servatively estimated that local attendees would spend an estimated $10 per day and visitors wou ld spend $100 per da y i n Maple
Ridge. In addition to direct spending that occurs, there is the incremental secondary econom ic impact that ca n be measu red t hrough
partnering with others to create an "experience" that extends a visitor's time and local spending.
Using the economic impact calculator, the GLOW Maple Ridge town core activation and events (Christmas Festival and Santa Parade
and 12 community concerts in Memorial Peace Park) that took place between December 7 and January 5 achieved an econo m ic im-
pact of approximately $438,570.
*estimated attendance based on reports from Parks, Recreation and Culture staff, Westridge Security and the Downtow n M a p le Ridge
Business Improvement Association.
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$750
25
$2,500
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GLOW Maple Ridge Feedback December 7 -January 5, 2020 -----Original Message-----From: Sent: Tuesday, December 10, 2019 3:19 PM Subject: Compliments not criticism Attachment B To: Tourism <tourism@mapleridge.ca> ' ~~ /: Hello. Merry Christmas! Our compliments to those invol\/ed in the iaeas, creation and'setup of the wonderful "Glow" light display in Memorial par!<:'\Ale>stroll~d'through1h.tlights lasJ ~ening and enjoyed it. The sound changing tree attracted Jany,people'lah~ntion as tiey sang17whistled and clapped and watched it change colours. What a d~lig~t! The tinhel, trees'ana circular light forms were beautiful too. Great for taking pictures in1r9nt of thein~ ~/ / / We can be proud of our city thanks to peopli"like you who~are wil.ling to make the effort in creating these experiences for all to enjoy. Thank yo\i\11. -.,. , Si', ? .<7'<> \ • A happy citizen. d'?""' ~' ><'0,. Facebook Comments:~""~ s: . "<) . '\c, (';' . \ Q ~'< ' .'\' "Just moved here. I love the dernrations. As'l love Christmas." ""'"'. \·~ '-J• ,.."" V # ='° ', #, . ' ' "1 love:t.'his about Maple Ridge,Aook f~warclto it every year!" f~~ ', ~"' y ''<,,(-\ i~ ~ V "Great city;Jig~,.goodJp co'11:,1t,,.home to." ' . P· . .,.. °':c ~::, "Thanks! I will go·again an,_d get an'jce cream or maybe a beverage nearby!" ., .. )J ~· Westridge Security: i,tJJIJ! "The event was a great success, my staff reported that people from all over were coming to enjoy the display ... Great job we look forward in being involved again next year!"
TO: FROM: His Worship Mayor Michael Morden and Members of Council Chief Administrative Officer CITY OF MAPLE RIDGE MEETING DATE: March 10, 2020 FILE NO: 01-0640-30-2020 MEETING: Workshop SUBJECT: Mayor and Council Recognition Program Recommendations EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: A review of the City's Recognition Programs was one of the 2020 Business Plan deliverables for the Community Engagement & Relations Department. During the first year of this Council's term, there were a number of brief discussions regarding recognizing the accomplishments of citizens in our community. Staff have conducted a review of recognition and honours programs from other local governments in BC, the Province, and the Federal Government in addition to programs currently available within the City governance and non-municipal organizations in Maple Ridge. The list of recognitions and honours for our community and other governments can be found in Attachment "A" of this report. RECOMMENDATION: That staff be directed to expand the Parks Gift Program to include a "Mayor and Council Honour" component to celebrate the accomplishments of citizens on both undesignated amenities, such as benches and other park furnishings, in existing civic sites and proposed new assets as part of upgrades or new construction of public amenities in the community. DISCUSSION: a) Background Context: Staff conducted a review of the existing City led recognition programs, community programs, provincial and federal programs. The following is a brief summary of some of the existing City led programs: i. Letter from the Mayor: The Mayor's office provides letters to recognize significant life milestones of citizens. It has been a longstanding practice for the Mayor to send letters to individuals and organizations who have made significant contributions to our community. ii. Naming of Civic Facilities/Parks: Council has strategically used the facility/park naming option to honour citizens who have achieved significant international recognition, the legacy of founding families and to promote financial partnerships that bring new and upgraded amenities for our growing community. 2388251 Page 1 of 3 4.2
Facility naming is done in consultation with local, provincial and federal partner organizations who have a stake in the land or capital funding of the facilities and these recommendations are brought to Council for review and approval. Some examples include the Greg Moore Youth Centre, The Cam Neely Arena at Planet Ice, the Larry Walker Field and most recently the designation of a new field within Merkley Park as the 'Karina LeBlanc Field.' The Cam Neely Arena and Karina LeBlanc Field designations show how elements within an existing park or facility can be designated. iii. Street Naming: Council can designate a name to a new street in an emerging neighbourhood. A recent example is the designation of 'Bob Shantz Way' in a new subdivision in west Maple Ridge. This approach lacks some immediacy, but provides a mechanism for Council to recognize extraordinary citizens. Council can redesignate all or part of an existing roadway with a new name. Most recently, a section of an existing road was renamed 'Jim Robson Way.' This change in designation required consultation with property owners, Canada Post, the Land Titles Office, BC Assessment, the BC Ministry of Transportation, Engineering and the Maple Ridge Fire Department as well as outreach to digital mapping companies. iv. Parks Gift Program: The Parks Gift program provides a way for citizens to make donations towards the installation or designation of amenities with a plaque to honour someone in the community. Examples include park benches and tree planting throughout the community. v. Freedom of the City: The highest tier of formal recognition is the 'Freedom of the City' designation. Also known as the 'Freeman of the City' or the 'Keys to the City' in some jurisdictions. The City of Maple Ridge has made this designation on nine occasions; seven times for individuals and twice to organizations including the Royal Westminster Regiment and the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 88. This is a very high level recognition that traditionally has a significant protocol component associated with it. vi. Community Champions Program: The Parks, Recreation & Culture Department has implemented the 'Community Champion' program. This serves as a mechanism to highlight outstanding citizens from diverse backgrounds, ages and interests. These citizens are nominated by their peers in the community and selected by past Community Champions. b) Desired Outcome: To implement a Council honours component to the Parks Gifts Program to recognize the accomplishments of citizens in the community. c) Strategic Alignment: Recognizing citizens who make significant contributions fostering a culture of volunteerism, service and excellence in their chosen field of interest, whether in sports, the arts or public service aligns with Council's strategic priority of Community Spirit and Pride. d) Citizen/Customer Implications: Maple Ridge has a significant number of recognition programs that strongly aligns with the diversity of programs seen in other communities. 2388251 Page 2 of 3
e) Interdepartmental Implications: The current suite of awards and recognitions have minimal interdepartmental implications. The Community Engagement staff work with the liaisons for the Committees of Council to provide photography and protocol support as required. f) Business Plan/Financial Implications: An enhancement of the Park Gift Program that leverages unassigned assets in the community has a minimal impact on the Financial Plan. Advance notice by Council of the desire to honour a citizen as part of the upgrade or design and construction of a new facility could allow for any costs associated with the recognition to be incorporated into the project budget. g) Alternatives: Council may consider the development of a new award category or designation that falls outside of the existing programs offered in the community. This would require the development of the criteria for selection, the nature of the award, how it is presented and how the award could be displayed in perpetuity. CONCLUSION: There are many current and historical recognition programs that already exist through the City administered by its Committees as well as local business and community organizations. The recognition of citizens who make extraordinary accomplishments or significant contributions to the community is an important method of fostering a strong culture of excellence and volunteerism that is consistent with Council's strategic priority of Community Pride & Spirit. Prepared by: Fre Arms ng Manager, Community Relations & Engagement roY'J\. / Reviewed by: Danielle Pope Director, Recreation and Community Engagement Al Hors an Chief Administrative Officer Attachments: (A) Recognition & Honours Programs 2388251 Page 3 of 3
Attachment A: Recognition & Honours Programs City of Maple Ridge Recognition Letter From the Mayor Civic Facility Naming City Street Naming Park Gift Program Freedom of the City Criteria The Mayor is pleased to provide greetings to Maple Ridge residents celebrating a birthday of 75 years and up and couples celebrating an anniversary starting at their 40th. Greetings are issued in five year increments, e.g., 75, 80, 85, etc. for birthdays or 40, 45, 50, etc. for anniversaries. Approval by Council in consultation with government or private funding partners. Follows a policy framework developed in 2002 by the Community Heritage Commission. Council can designate names for new streets or redesignate all or a portion of an existing street. Citizens, companies or community organizations can fund recognition for a person on new or existing amenities. Examples include park benches, tree plantings and other facilities within civic sites. Council has used this to honour citizens for public service, both elected and non-elected. Being designated as a 'Freeman of the City' is a practice that began in 12th-century Europe. These were free men of means and rights as opposed to serfs or other indentured people. Over time, as more and more people were recognized with basic rights by the government, the 'Freeman of the City' designation came to be an honour bestowed on citizens who were seen to have given service of great value to their community in a voluntary capacity. The Community Charter allows for the newly named 'Freedom of the City' to be bestowed by a unanimous vote of the members of Council to honour a distinguished person in the City who has made a significant contribution to the City. Information http://www.mapleridge.ca/259/Con tact-Council http://www.mapleridge.ca/257 /Free dam-of-the-City
Heritage Awards Maple Ridge Community Heritage Awarded annually since 2007, these Partnership with Council Commission awards recognize contributions of Committee & Heritage individuals and organizations who Society are promoting and preserving the heritage of Maple Ridge. htt12:LLwww.ma12leridge.cat'.240[Heri tage-Awards Parks, Recreation & Community Champions is a citizen Community Champions is a citizen Culture Community recognition campaign where the recognition campaign where the Champions Program community nominates their community nominates their exceptional neighbours according to exceptional neighbours according to five categories: artists, athletes, five categories: artists, athletes, volunteers, storytellers and barrier volunteers, storytellers and barrier breakers. Those selected will be breakers. Those selected will be recognized on the covers of seasonal recognized on the covers of seasonal Maple Ridge Parks, Recreation & Maple Ridge Parks, Recreation & Culture Program Guides and also Culture Program Guides and also receive a full spread that shares their receive a full spread that shares story on the interior of the guide. their story on the interior of the guide. htt12:LLwww .ma 121eridge.caL2016LCo mmunity-Cham12ions Accessibility Awards Municipal Advisory Committee on Awarded by the committee since Council Committee Accessibility & Inclusiveness 2004, these awards recognize businesses, organizations and individuals that have made a difference in our community, specifically in the lives of individuals living with diverse abilities. htt12:LLwww.ma12leridge.cat'.986t'.Acc essibility-Award-Winners Organizations in Maple Ridge Recognition Organization Information Home Town Hero Maple Ridge Sport Awarded since 1998, this program is transitioning Network to the Maple Ridge Sport Network to recognize individuals from our community that have achieved national or international success in their chosen sport. htt12:LLwww.ma12leridge.cat'.219UHometown-Heroes Citizen of the Year Maple Ridge Community Awarded since 1991, this award recognizes Foundation citizens who have made significant investments in the community through their volunteerism. The program now honours lifetime achievement, aged 40 and under and youth. htt12:LLmrcf.cat'.news-and-eventst'.citizen-of-the-year-awardt'. Citizens of the Year Ridge Meadows South Awarded annually by the Society to recognize an Asian Cultural individual for service to the community and Association representing the ideals an values of the organization.
Ridge Meadows Hall of Ridge Meadows Hall of These awards were handed out from 1998 Fame Fame Society through to 2007 by the now shuttered Ridge Meadows Hall of Fame Society. These awards recognized individuals from Maple Ridge who made significant contributions in the world of sports, business or volunteerism. The awards were displayed at the Maple Ridge Library. Anne Meraw was the driver of this program. Business Excellence Chamber of Commerce The Chamber of Commerce has been recognizing Awards businesses and non-profit organizations in the -community for over 20 years as part of their annual Gala program. httQ:LL'.www.maQleridge.cal".986l".Accessibility-Award-Winners Additional Local Recognition Programs Here are some examples of high profile current or past recognition programs; Rotary Club (Haney & Meadow Ridge): Paul Harris Fellowships & Rotarian of the Year. Ridge Meadows Recycling Program: Recycler of the Year Ridge Meadows Minor Hockey Association: Jim Lindsay Memorial tournament West Coast Soccer: Players & Coaches of the Year Albion Football Club: Players & Coaches of the Year Ridge Meadows Lacrosse; Players & Coaches of the Year Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows Arts Council: Scholarship Program & Volunteer Recognition Examples of Recognition & Honours Programs for Local Governments Community Types of Recognition Information City of Vancouver The Awards of Excellence: Five award categories httQs:LL'.vancouver.cal".y honouring people and organizations that make our-governmentl".civic-Vancouver a greener, healthier, more diverse and honours-awarded-by-accessible City. city-council.asQx Mayor's Achievement Award: Recognizes remarkable dedication to improving the quality of life for the citizens of Vancouver. Civic Merit Award: Recognizes individuals for outstanding achievement in a particular field of endeavour. Freedom of the City Award: Criteria similar to the City of Maple Ridge. City of Surrey Sassy Awards: Celebrate youth aged 15 to 21 who are httQS:Uwww .SU rrey.cal". making a difference in Surrey. communityl".16369.asQ City Awards program: seven categories including sport, X environment and heritage. Civic Treasure Awards: honours contributions to cultural sector in Surrey.
Good Citizen Award: given annually to a person who has given outstanding service for the betterment of our community over the years. City of Port Moody Civic Awards: awarded in five categories including arts, httQs:!..l..www.Qortmoody heritage, sports and accessibility. .ca/en/city-Freedom of the City: Criteria similar to the City of hall/awards-and-Maple Ridge. recognition.asQx City of Abbotsford Order of Abbotsford: bestowed upon individuals who httQs://www .a bbotsfor have given a particularly high level of long-term service d.ca/city hall/awards and contribution to the City. and recognition.htm Community Champions: presented to an individual, group, or organization who have achieved National or International recognition in a variety of areas, including, but not limited to: academia, sports, arts and culture. Community Recognition: Any individual, team or group who achieved or provided a service and/or contribution which has benefitted the community. City of Kamloops Exemplary Service Awards: Given to citizens who have httQs://www.kamlooQs. dedicated their time and service to the well-being of ca/our-the community. community/community-Overlander/Pioneer Spirit Award: Awarded to awards individuals for exceptional deeds or accomplishments. Freedom of the City: Criteria similar to the City of Maple Ridge. Other Local Government Recognitions & Honours Most communities in BC offer the 'Freedom of the City' or 'Freeman of the City' designations including including Richmond, Burnaby and Chilliwack have examples of these designations, but noticed that the frequency of these designations seems to have dropped in the last decade. Communities that do not have non-civic organizations with awards programs tended to have awards for culture, environment, sports and volunteerism as noted in the examples in the previous table. Where the criteria is published for the awards, it is clear that the highest honours involved a unanimous vote of Council to ensure that there is strong alignment by the local government. Provincial & Federal Recognition & Honours Programs The Province of BC has three programs in place. These include; 1) The Order of BC. 2) The Medal of Good Citizenship 3) Multi-Culturalism Awards. Information on these programs can be found at httQs://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/governments/celebrating-british-columbia/honours-and-awards. In addition, the Province, through government ministries, supports recognition programs in a number of fields working with partner organizations. Government of Canada Recognition & Honours Programs
The Government of Canada honours citizens who make extraordinary contributions in a number of fields through the Order of Canada Program. In addition, the Governor General has a number of honours and awards recognizing contributions in volunteerism, bravery, arts, academic, science and humanities. Information on these programs can be found at https://www.gg.ca/en/honours.
TO: FROM: City of Maple Ridge His Worship Mayor Michael Morden and Members of Council Chief Administrative Officer MEETING DATE: March 10, 2020 FILE NO: 09-3900-02 MEETING: Council Workshop SUBJECT: Proposed New Sign Bylaw No. 7630-2020 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The attached report will be on the next Council Meeting agenda for discussion and consideration of the recommendation. The Council Workshop forum provides an earlier opportunity for Council to seek additional information if required, prior to decision-making. RECOMMENDATION: That the attachment to the March 10, 2020 report titled "Proposed New Sign Bylaw No. 7630-2020" be forwarded to the March 31, 2020 Council Meeting. Approved~ Corparate Officer Attachment: • Proposed New Sign Bylaw No. 7630-2020 -date March 31, 2020 2408787 Page 1of 1 4.3
TO: His Worship Mayor Michael Morden and Members of Council CITY OF MAPLE RIDGE MEETING DATE: FILE NO: FROM: Chief Administrative Officer MEETING: March 31, 2020 09-3900-02 Council SUBJECT: Proposed New Sign Bylaw No. 7630 -2020 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The Building Department is pleased to submit for Council's consideration the updated Sign Bylaw No. 7630-2020 attached as schedule A to this report. This bylaw is a result of an extensive and lengthy consultation process geared towards creating a more user friendly bylaw which is updated to address the sign issues of today. This process has included consultation with the building and development community, sign companies and the business community and residents. The consultation process included directed mail outs to the high use user groups, online surveys and access to the document plus an open house. We believe we have created a bylaw that addresses the needs of the community and the goals of the City. In summary, the bylaw applies to all lands in the city and consists of the following regulations: • Definitions and Interpretations • General Provisions & Exemptions • Prohibitions & Non-Conforming Signs • Maintenance & Inspections • Specific Regulations & Schedules RECOMMENDATION: That Maple Ridge Sign Bylaw No. 7630 -2020 be given first, second & third reading. DISCUSSION: a) Background Context: The Sign Bylaw is regulatory in nature, as it not only seeks to ensure it achieves council's vision for the city, but is also sensitive to the needs of the business community and their desire to identify their business and the services they provide. The Sign Bylaw is intended to provide support and further enhance what has been created as part of the Zoning and Development Permit process. The Sign Bylaw now includes a recommendation for signage to be included as part of the Development Permit Process to ensure signage forms an integrated part of the design. Page 1 of 6
The existing Sign Bylaw has been revised only once since its adoption in 1992 which has led to a document that does not deal with current issues and technologies which we hope to rectify moving forward. It is expected that changes and challenges will occur with the new Sign Bylaw 7630-2020 as technology and community needs change. It should also be expected that normal housekeeping amendments to the Sign Bylaw will be required as it is applied on·a daily basis. The new Sign Bylaw is a significant document and therefore it is useful to briefly review the history, goals and efforts in the past that have culminated in the new bylaw. The City has had seven sign bylaws since the 1960's each of which built on the previous bylaw and added new components that were relevant at the time. Signs provide a visible face to business in the community and the Sign Bylaw is intended to ensure this can be achieved but also ensure Council's vision for the City and the safety of pedestrians and vehicular traffic is still achieved. The goal of the Sign Bylaw review has always been to achieve an updated bylaw that: • Aligns with city policies and goals • Identifies and resolves issues/concerns raised by the public, the development community and city departments, • Responds to new market trends • Improves consistency and a format that is user-friendly, easily interpreted, enforceable and effective in regulating signage in the City, • Enables local businesses, institutions, and community organizations to clearly identify themselves and the products or services they provide. • Enhances the appearance and visual character of the community through appropriate signage • Ensures the safety of pedestrians, cyclists and motorists by ensuring signs are properly located, minimize distraction, and do not interfere with traffic control devices To achieve these goals the following steps have occurred: • Council has continued to support a Sign Bylaw modernization effort • Early efforts focused on important background work, such as, information gathering, research of issues and problem identification, coordinating with other departments for their specific areas of concern, looking at various alternative bylaw formats, identifying key deficiencies and inconsistencies. This groundwork was accomplished internally with existing resources to streamline the review process. • In general, the scope of the review included the following: identification of issues, concerns and discrepancies, reformatting for ease of use and language, review of all sign types and definitions for consistency and modernization, introduction of new provisions that reflect the goals and objectives of Council. • Countless staff meetings and input from internal departments that provided both useful feedback and constructive input • Consultation was held with the Public, Developer representatives, Sign Companies, Chamber and Business Improvement Association via email, website posts and an open house. The open house was held on November 26, and 10 people attended, • A legal review of the bylaw has been completed to ensure its enforceability. Page 2 of 6
It is important to note that there have been countless changes that can best be described as housekeeping and updating but there are also some significant changes. Most significant is the reorganization of the bylaw to be user friendly, consistent, updated and logical in organization, format and language. There are many minute changes in the bylaw that cannot be noted in a simple staff report. Therefore, the new bylaw should be read by those interested, in its entirety. A number of public information sessions have occurred with the local business and industry communities to provide input on suggested changes to the current bylaw. After these sessions, and with input from staff, a bylaw was drafted and presented to Council for adoption. At that time, the bylaw was deferred at Council's direction. The bylaw was then brought forward to Council again in 2017 for consideration with a further request to obtain additional public input due to the time lag between Council's first three readings. Staff felt this was needed to ensure the bylaw was still relevant and met the needs of both the community and the City. The proposed bylaw attached to this report is believed to be more in harmony with local business interests. As part of the adoption of this bylaw, Council will have the opportunity to review its success in one year from the date of adoption as a report will be brought back to Council for consideration and direction. A primary focus is to make a Bylaw more user friendly, easier to read and interpret. The proposed Bylaw corrects a number of significant problems in the current Bylaw with some of these corrections identified below: 1. Significant improvements and additions to the Definition section of the Bylaw provide clarity in: • How to determine the size of the store front applicable to calculating sign area • Identifying the boundaries of tenant spaces • Include wording for offsite development directional signs • Excluding the need to consider signs within a development that are not visible from highways 2. Identify and separate 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. The bylaw now provides a mechanism to allow these signs to be installed through the Municipal Engineer. 3. Provide an alternative to sandwich board signs where businesses have an awning or a canopy. • It is proposed that a sign not exceeding 0.28 sq. m. (3.0 sq. ft.) be allowed without the need for a permit. 4. Sandwich Board Signs now have specific requirements for placement: size and liability insurance. These types of signs, where permitted, will need to be incorporated into the streetscape in a safe manner. 5. Where applications are made for sign types that are not addressed in the Sign Bylaw the applicant has the option of using the Development Variance Permit process. The appropriate changes have been made to the Bylaw to clarify this process. Page 3 of 6
6. Revised regulations have been identified for Election Signs. More specifically the size, placement and number of signs. • Provincial and Federal election signs are not to be erected more than 30 days prior to the election and removed within 4 days after the election. • Municipal and school trustee election signs are not to be erected more than 20 days prior to the election and removed within 4 days after the election. • Signs cannot exceed a height of 2.44 metres (8.0 feet). • A maximum of 300 signs per candidate with a limit on large election signs -1.48 sq. m. (16 sq. ft.) -of not more than 100 of the maximum 300 permitted. • Signs cannot be erected on municipal parkland or buildings owned or leased by the City. 7. Regulations for the placement of private and public sector information signs on public right of ways for specific short periods of time addressing a number of issues. • Signage permitted through an application to the Municipal Engineer. 8. Reduce and simplify how the size and copy area of signs are calculated. • Signs attached to the building are now calculated based on the frontage wall area of the tenant space regardless of the properties zoning designation. • Calculations allow for an increase in the amount of copy area without requiring the sign area to be increased for no other reason than to increase the copy area. • The method of sign calculation are now grouped based on the primary land use designations as identified in the City's Zoning Bylaw. 9. Signage be included as part of the Development Permit process to ensure integration into the overall design of the development. • Development Permit applications will request that the location and type of signage be included. • The Building Department will review proposal as part of the DP review process to ensure compliance or identify the need for a Development Variance Permit. The work completed on the proposed Sign Bylaw creates an integrated sign permit system that involves the Building Department, Bylaw & Licencing Services, along with the Clerks, Engineering and Planning Departments. The proposed Bylaw provides for more clarity in the application process, clearly differentiates between signs on private and public property and sets out the process for applying for each type of sign where applicable. Transition Process from Old to New Sign Bylaw All current issued permits would not be impacted as they have been reviewed under the previous bylaw and would only need to complete the permit inspection process to finalize these signs. All instream applications have been reviewed for compliance to the proposed bylaw and would require no modifications to their issuance. As part of this transition, all stakeholders will be provided with copies directly via email. The new bylaw will also be posted on the website and broadcast through our social media accounts. b) Desired Outcome: That Council adopts Sign Bylaw 7630 -2020. c) Citizen/Customer Implications: A bylaw that is clear and understandable to all users and provides clarity around signage that has been problematic in the past. Page 4 of6
• Provide a mechanism through the Development Variance Permit process where proposals do not comply with the bylaw • Clearer wording around the need for professional involvement of engineers for signs and or their installation • Allows for additional on-site signage for home occupation uses d) Interdepartmental Implications: The work completed on the proposed new Sign Bylaw creates an integrated sign permit system that involves the Building Department -Permits & Inspection Services, Bylaw & Licencing Services, along with the Clerks, Engineering and Planning Departments. This is achieved by defining what type of approval is needed for the various types of signs and from which department, providing clearer role definitions for enforcement, and providing an alternate where compliance to the bylaw is problematic to the applicant. e) Business Plan/Financial Implications: The current sign permit fees are $50.00 for permanent signs and $20.00 for temporary signs. Staff has conducted a survey of sign permit fees in other jurisdictions in the lower mainland and is recommending a fee structure that will cover the majority of the costs for plan checking and inspections. The fees are based on the size of the proposed sign as the degree of complexity in the plan review and documentation to be reviewed becomes more difficult and takes more time the larger the proposed sign becomes. The fee schedule will now range from $136.00 for a 3 sq. m. (4' x 8') sign up to $536.00 for signs exceeding 18.6 sq. m. (10' x 20'). With respect to temporary signs, staff is 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 with the addition of a refundable annual security deposit of $500.00. The proposed sign fee schedule is set out in Schedule A of this Bylaw. This fee structure puts our fees within the mid-range of the 10 local municipalities reviewed. f) Alternatives: That Council not grant three readings to the Bylaw. CONCLUSION: The proposed bylaw before you builds upon the previous draft bylaw and provides additional revisions based on interaction with the current bylaw and applicants. The proposed bylaw has been in the process of updating since 2013. With multiple consultations with industry and the public over the past six years to ensure a bylaw that speaks well to all parties involved, we believe the bylaw before you has struck a balance between the publics needs including: • Home base occupancy use signage, • Developer signage both on and offsite, • Clarity in the terms used within the bylaw, and • Structure of the bylaw. This bylaw also meets the needs of the City to ensure a bylaw that: • is easy to interpret, • Provides a balance between the needs of the city and the community, Page 5 of 6
• Provides language for alternate approvals, and • is enforceable. Following the adoption of the Bylaw, pursuant with City practice, the Bylaw staff will monitor its effectiveness for a period of approximately one year and prepare a report for Council's consideration. ~~ Prepared by: Steph~, CRBO Approved by: Christine Carter, M.PL, MCIP, RPP General Manager Planning & Development Services Concurren9A~~~ Chief Administrative Officer Attachments: (A) Appendix A -Draft Sign Bylaw Page 6 of 6
City of Maple Ridge Sign Bylaw ········-7·········· Bylaw No. 7630 -2020j · Effective Date: Revised 2020-02-24
City of Maple Ridge -· Sign Bylaw No. 7630-2020 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 ......................................................................................................... 10 Part 8 Prohibited Signs ............................................................................................... 12 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 ................................................................................ 18 Part 14 Penalty and Enactment ................................................................................. 245 Schedule "A" -Sign Permit Fees ................................................................................... 27 Schedule "B" -Cross Reference Table ......................................................................... 28 Schedule "C" -Temporary Sign Permit Application ...................................................... 29 Schedule "D" -Temporary Construction Sign Permit Application .............................. 30 Schedule "E" -Sign lmpoundment Recovery Costs .................................................... 31 Schedule "F" -Signs Permitted in All Zones 32 Schedule "G" -Signs Permitted in Agricultural and Residential Zones 34 Schedule "H" -All Commercial Zones 35 Schedule "I" -All Industrial Zones 37 Schedule "J" -All Institutional Zones 39 Revised 2020-02-24
City of Maple Ridge Sign Bylaw No. 7630-2020 A bylaw to regulate signs within the City 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 City, 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 City 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 City, 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 City of Maple Ridge enacts as follows: Part 1 Citation 1.1 · This bylaw may be cited as Sign Bylaw No. 7630:~02(). Part 2 Severability 2.1 If a portion of this bylaw is held invalid by a Court of competentjurisdiction, then the invalid portion must be severed and the remainder of this bylaw is deemed to have been adopted without the severed section, subsection, paragraph, subparagraph, clause or phrase. Part 3 Previous Bylaw Repeal 3.1 Sign Byl_aw No. 4653 -1992 (adopted on August 10, 1992) is hereby repealed and the following amendment bylaw is hereby repealed: Maple Ridge Sign Amending Bylaw No.4762-1992. Revised 2020-02-24
Part 4 Definitions For words not defined in this Bylaw, the definitions contained in the Maple.Ridge 13uTicJfng Bylaw ~nd, 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 lot 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 flat againsflhesurface Ofan awning by means of a decal, or form part of the fabric of :.-,;;.: ... ,.,.,.. . .. ;:, . :;;.., .. ,-., ,i,;;.,. ,., ... »>.,., .. N.~»»:·x·x;cllm. ...... = ,.x,x .. , ...... :ss .. .-, 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 c1dveri:i~ingma't{fric1lf~r).bir~Rar:ti~~ of a non-accessory nature either electronically or pasted or otherwise affixed flat to the face of such structure and which exceeds 28m2 (301 sq. ft.) in sig6c1r~a. "Bus Shelter" a covered structure intended to shelter bus patrons within or above public property which is approved by the City 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. "Business Premises" means ffiaf pOrtion of a ··buHding owned, leased.or rented by a pe,~son ()r pe,r:?()11Sf()L!he cond .~~!i11g 2f c:1_b~si11e;s,:?; "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 City of Maple Ridge. 2
"Bylaw Complianc"e Officer" means the person appointed from time to time by Council to act in the capacity as the City Bylaw Compliance Officer. "Canopy ()r Marquee" 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~ canopy. "Changeable Copy Sign" means a sign on which copy can be changed manually through the use of attachable letters, numerals, graphics or pictorial. ,"Chief Building Official" means the Clli~fBuHdirigbffiCiaTfor the Buildfng Departm"enflor"the: City()f Maple Ridge or"th~ircl~~ignate. "City" means the City of Maple Ridge. "Clearance" means the vertical distance measured from grade to the ),~~~irof!h~~ underside of a sign or its supporting structure 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 all site preparation, excavation, filling and grading, "Construction Sign" means a temporary sign promoting a construction or real estate development project or identifying a location of a 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. "Copy" means letters, characters, numbers or graphics making up the message on a sign. "Copy Area" means the area within a square or rectangle or a combination of these figures, which encloses all of the signs copy. "Corner lot" means a lot at the intersection or junction of two or more highways. "Council" means the Council of the City of Maple Ridge. "Development Sign" means a sign required by the City 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. 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. "Director of Planning" means the Director of Planning for the City of Maple Ridge or their designate. 3
"Directory sign" means a sign that identifies the occupants of a building containing more than one occupant. "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. "Fa9ade" means the exterior face of a building upon which a sign is to be placed. "Fa9ade Area" shall mean the area ofthe fronfof the business premises, and· calculate1 (J.':)IY, on the area parallel to the street measured from finished floor to finished ceiling and between the inner face of the walls that separate the business premises from adjacent businesses. Where there is no finished ceiling then measured to the underside of the !owes~ p<Jri:ion of the floor or ro()f framin~. ··· ··· · ···· · · ·· ·· "Facia Sign" means a flat sign attached t6 a building or structural elementof the building, whether illuminated or not, running for its whole length parallel to the face of the wall to which it is attached and not projecting more than 300 mm (1.0 foot) 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 or business premises to which it is attached. A fac::ia sign rnay consist of individual letters or a continuous panel'. · · "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~ Sign indicating only the time, date, or temperature of electronically controlled messages. "Freestanding Sign" means a 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 4
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 grade directly underneath the sign. Where a sign is located over a street, the grade shall mea·n ihe elevation established by the City for the surface of the public sidewalk or boulevard, excluding landscape berms and planter boxes. "Height" of a sign means the vertical distance from grade to the highest part of the sign which includes any portion of architectural or structural features 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 City 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 City Park title to which area is vested in the City and which is designated or intended for or used by the general public for the passage of vehicles. Thi~ Includes a street, road, lane, bridge, viaduct and ariy<:>theryv_c:iy ~l?en!<:> P~.b,li§us~. but q<:>e~ not ,include a private right of way on private propertY; "Highway Encroachment Agreement" means an agreement entered into between an individual or company and the City to allow signs ~i~hin a highway righfof yvay. "Home Occupation Sign" means a non-illuminated sign attached to the dwelling or accessory structure or adjacent to the lot access 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 City. "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. "Maximu"m"Height" means the vertical distance measured from grade to the highest par! 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 of sign placement which includes any and all architectural an~ ~truciural design and detailing ~l~n,~nt§. · · · · 5
"Minimum Clearance" means the vertical distance measured from grade to the lower limit of such sign, sign structure or architectur~I element. "l\llunicipal Engi11E!er" means the Municipal Engineer for the City or their designate. "Mural" means a pictorial representation other than a logo or graffiti, painted on a 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 prsunk Info the ground of the 16t on which the business is operating. "Portable Free Standing Sign" means a sign for business or information purposes, which can be readily moved from place to place and which is not affixed to a building, permanent structure or to the ground, and may include a sandwich board sign or ~em_pcfrary:s,gn. "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). ;"Premises" means an area of land including its buildings and appurtenancesJ "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. ,Professionals building is a building containing primarily office uses such as doctors, dentist, lawyers, architect, engineers and similar type professions1 "Projecting Sign" means a sign, other than a canopy or facia sign, which projects 'perpendicular to the building face more than 300mm (1 foot) from the facade. 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 or premises 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. 6
"Roof" means the top enclosure of a building that does not slope more than 66 degrees from the horizontal. A portion that slopes more than 60 degrees will be considered a fa~ade if the 9rea behind contains abusiness premise~. • · "' · -· " ·· · · "Roof line" means the horizontal line made by the intersection of the wall of the building with the !OP o(the roofing"cov~!i~g or parapet oft.he building. In the case of a building with a pitched roof, the roof line shall be at the level of the eaves. "Roof Sign" means any sign erected or placed wholly or partly above the top of the roof line of a building. " "Sandwich Board Sign" means a one or two faced non-illuminated sign located wfthin'a municTpal highway rightof way that has been approved by the Municipal engineer. "Sign" means any structure, device, advertisement, advertising device, graphic; display or visual representation that is visible from any street, ;high,~~X, lane or private property, used to advertise, identify, 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 border 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 multi-faced sign shall be counted in computing the sign area thereof. Where a sign is riot visible from outside the lot where the sign has been erected, it shall not be counted in computing the sign area thereof. "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 sign1_wh~th~r,or ~ot i! is electrifi~d,, 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 lot 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. 7
"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. '"Window Sign;;·means a sign painted on or attached to, mounted or suspended behind Or installed on a window for viewing from outside the business premises but excludes seasonal ,holiday lighting and decorations, hours of business, street addresses, telephone numbers, 13ccr~9itation sigris and credit card logo~, --·· · ··· ·· ., · ····· · Part 5 Interpretation 5.1 Metric units of measurement are used for all measurements in this Bylaw. The use of Imperial measurements in this Bylaw js for convenience purposes only. Should there be a dispute the valid measurement defaults to metric. Part 6 General Provisions 6.1 No person shall set up, exhibit, erect, place, alter, move or maintain a sign in the City 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. Pficfr1geab1e·copy sign§ and electronic message board signs are not considered altered by virtue only of the message being changed. 6.2 the issuance and subsequent approval ofany'sign permit: does notrelieve the owner ofsaid sign from ensuring the sign continues to comply with the provisions of this bylaw. Should any sign become non-compliant with this bylaw any sign permits and subsequent approvals shall.· be void and it shall be as if a permit was never issued, and the enforcement provisions of this bylaw shall be in effect. 6.3 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. 6.4 The arrangement and grouping of signs on a building shall be integrated with the architecture of said building. 6.5 The determination of clauses 6.3 & 6.4 may require an application to the planning department where the building has been constructed under a development permit. 6.6 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. 6.7 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. 6.8 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 of the Maple Ridge Building Bylaw and this Bylaw. 8
6.9 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. 6.10 Any sign erected in contravention to this Bylaw may be removed at the expense of the owner, applicant or lessee. 6.11 Signs not specifically permitted or referenced in this Bylaw are prohibited. -.,, .. ,· .. ---'--~-=-'·•··· .. ----·•-~------•·•· .. ·-------~A 6.12 Nothing in this Bylaw shall be taken to relieve any persons from complying with the provisions of any other Bylaw of the City. 6.13 This Bylaw applies to the entire area of the City. 6.14 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. 6.15 A permit may be ij~iied foreijb~r, one banner sign or one portable freestanding sign eerJot, at any one time, but not both at the same time. 6.16 Signs projecting over a pedestrian area shall have a .minimum clearance of at least 2.4 m (8.0 ft) above grai:lei\vhlle signs projecting over an area frequented by vehicular traffic shall have a flli~irnlJrr1clearance of at least 4.2 m (13.8 ft) above grade. No sign shall project over the travelled portion of a highway. 6.17 The illumination for any sign shall not create a direct glare upon any surrounding lot or highwax. 6.18 Any sign unlawfully occupying a portion of a highway or public place may be removed by a Bylaw Compliance Officer. The fees for recovery of the sign are set out in Schedule "E" of this bylaw. Signs not recovered within fourteen (14) days of impoundment may be disposed of by the City. 6.19 Directory signs are only permitted to be installed within a building, 6.20 Professionals building are to be identified by a building name only whether installed on the building or a freestanding sign: 6.21 All signs are to be located on the premises to which they pertain except as permitted elsewhere in this bylaw. 6.22 No signs shall create a real or potential hazard to the safe, efficient movement of vehicular or pedestrian traffic: 6.23 No sign shall be placed in a manner that may obstruct any window opening, cfoor opening; passageway, fire escape, walk'iVay, vehicular driveway.or similar feature. 6.24 Where 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. 9
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 City 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 City 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 City during the processing of development applications, (f) signs located in the interior of buildings and not visible from a highway irlc:1u~j11g~~fr~ct<>ry si~~s; (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. Murals that do not advertise are to fall under the provisions for public art; (h) . public artprov\dedthat the public art: has been authoriz:edbythe dty under a separate agreement and the public art is located on public use buildings or on . 'prop~Eties Q~f'led or aut.hori?~ctthEough_:Said ~gre~ff')efl!; ..... . (i) 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) three(:3)month period; U) display of goods inside store windows or inside store fronts; (k) flags and emblems of civic, or non-profit societies, educational, religious organizations; (I) signs authorized by the Municipal Engineer in connection with public conveniences including signs on benches, bus stop shelters, and other similar structures; (m) signs containing the building number and street name only, provided the sign area does not exceed O.i8sq. m. (2 sq. ft.) and the numbers or lettering shall not exceed 300 mm (12 in) in height; (n) the Flag of Canada or the Flag of British Columbia; (o) a sign required by law including prohibitive signs; (p) home occupation signs provided they are not larger than 0.55 sq. m. (6 sq. ft.) and are either attached to the dwelling or building where the home occupation business is operated from or at the property line adjacent to the driveway 10
clCCess to the"dweliing or building in whic:hthe business is located. This sign must be located entirely on the lot to which it pertains. A second sign no larger than 0.18 sq. m. (2 sq. ft.) may be installed on the bLJ.ildirig'v'v'here the busines~ is locat~d should a sign .be installed by the roa9 way; (q) 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; (r) memorial plaque, historical tablet and similar markers provided it does not exceed 2.2 ~q. m: (24 sq. ft.) in area and 2.4 m (8 ft.) in height; (s) neighbourhood watch or block parent sign; (t) 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; (u) signs erected by the City for municipal purposes; (v) ~ponsorship signs (for the purpose of acknowledging sponsors but not for advertising sponsor's products) erected by the City's Parks & Recreation Department and/or Community Groups provided the sign area does not exceed 3.0 sq. m. (32 sq. ft.); (w) window sign provided the sign does not cover more than 50% (fifty percent) of the window area facfng a single el~vatlon()fth~ ~lJ~ine~~premi~~sto Vv'hich !~~YR~l'tc1in; · · ····· ··· ···· ····· ··· ··· · · ······ · · · ·· ····· · ···· · · ·· · (x) banner sign used by the City 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 City'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 City approval prior to the erection of such sign. (y) 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.); (z) 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; (aa) Gity of MaplE; Ridge welcome signs or transit information signs; (bb) vehicle signs except when the vehicle is stationary and visible from a highway for a period in excess of four (4) hours. (cc) "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 9-?~q: rl'l. ih~reaafid~Qnoiexceed f.2rl'l(iift.) in height. 11
Parts 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 specifically prohibited: 8.2.1 8.2.2 8.2.3 8.2.4 8.2.5 8.2.6 8.2.7 8.2.8 Any flashing, animated or chasing-border signs, c:lig/tafvfdeos 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 excepfasspe.cHTcally permfftec:l under ffifs bylaw; . . .. Pennants, bunting, flags (other than patriotic flags), balloons or other inflatable devices; Banner signs except as specifically permitted under this bylaw; Roof signs, balcony signs and signs mounted or supported above the canopies roof line ~x:~~pf}is.~pt3cifi§<:1f1y peiti51tt~tj···g11aer thisbyf~f\Af; Any signs that obstruct any part of a doorway, balcony, or a window that would otherwise be capable of opening; Off-premise~ or third party advertising signs exc~pfas~pe~ificallypermitte? gnder thi~ tlyl<:1~; .. " .... . ... ".. ........ . .. . . . . E1ecfions1gns are proh/bffed·on ,:1ny munjdpal pi3rkfand or buTldingfownedj:>t 1ea5.e,,c:l_ by tb~ 9iM 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; 8.2.9 ·· .. c:1hy~igr1()r1Jht3 ~i1~of,:1r1}'f~gic:1, <:1~r1i6g'or ~c:1n9Py; 8.2.10 signs recessed ihcanopies above fuel dispensing fadlitles; ~f.~J( ... J1a~btr1.g __ ~ign~ .•... ~.x:ct3Pt .. c:1.s. .... Pt3 .. ~Q1ift~4 U64er ra,_ff?•.··()f¥b.i.s.·.··6y1ayv;, 8.2:12 ··· roof signs; 8.2.13 portable signs, excluding sandwlch~l:>oard signs. t3X:~eP! c:IS S.P~Cifi~c3llypt3rlllitted under this bylaw; 8.2.i4 ~ev()l~ingsigni,e~~epi9s p.er,rr1J!ted undt3r.Part·7 of this~ylayv; 12
8.2.15 billt>oc:1r~sigris; 8.2.16 ... gas or other infla!e.9 signs, ~upported from the ground or roofby r()pe ()rwire line; s:2.11 no signs, whether made out of paper, cardboard, cloth, canvas, plasttc o·r s,mllar 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 City pertaining to rriunicipal matter.s, or poli~e traffic control .signs, and riotI~e.sL and 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 City 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 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 11.1.1 Every person proposing to construct, erect, place, alter, rebuild, reconstruct, replace, move or demolish a sign shall obtain a sign permit as 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 Traffic Bylaw and Mapl~F{igge 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 ,iri the forrri proyide.d by the. Chief BuHclirig C>fficial; 13
(b) be signed by the property owner or their agent; {c) be accompanied by the required sign permit fe,es as set out in Schedule "A" to this bylaw; (d) . where electrical work is required, includeJhe electricc31 per1J1i!clppli~citi611 ?hd 9~~oci.~ted electri~§!I petmitJ,e,e; (e) specify: (i) the street address of the premises and legal description of the lot on which the proposed sign will be located; (ii) the name and address of the owner of the ~usih~.~s, premises or .101: 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) iftfie'iristalleris other than the applic:ant,indude' installers information] l:J11.9.,eL '"con~ract9r i nfC>rrr:ici.ti,211'' gn 9 ppl}~c:i!ig,:iJe:>rrr:if · ·· ················· · · ····· · ·· ········· · ······ · · (f) be accompanied by 2 ;()figiri~I ~,ef§ of s,cc:il,ecJ clf~\A/ing§ specifying: '(l) ··· slte plan ·or10Csilowing aH exisffng and· proposed signs·ana existing and proposed setbacks. Site plan is al§C>!O in~IL,JcJ,eclll,e)(i~!lng"~L,JilcJLrig~.C>11!fi~ prop,erty. ?yryey may_be_x~quirecJ; (ii) the location, type, size, construction, colour, finishing material and estimated costs of all proposed signs, or proposed changes to existing signs and supporting structures; (iii) a cross section of the sign showing details of how the sign is to be !attached to the building or supporting structure.' (iv) the dimensions of the sign and the dimensions of the fa9ade area to which ff is at1:ac:b ed; · ······ ············ · ········ ········ ················ · ··· ··· · ·· ··················· (v) the dimensions of the supporting structure of the sign; (vi) the maximum heighfand'mlrifrrlu!J) clearance of the sign from grade; (vii) the off-street parking area, parking lot aisles, site access points, pn-site directional signs and driveways, where applicable to the sign type; (viii) the dimensions and area of any proposed landscaped areas, if applicable to the sign type; (ix) the dimensions and area calculations of all copy of the proposed sign; (x) for an illuminated sign, information on the means by which the illumination is to be, accomplished; (xi) where the sign is to be attached to an existing building, a current photograph of the faGade to which the sign is to be attached; (xii) structural, footing details and material specifications for proposed freestanding signs; (g) the :t::hiefBuiidingOffic:ial; will require all freestanding sig11s to ~,e s,ec:31ecJ by a structural engineer with the applicable Building Code ~etter~ C>f..Assuranc~ included as part of the submission. 14
(h) All new facicisigns, awnings, canopies being mounted fo or supported by1:h~ building will require drawings sealed by a structural engineer with the BC Buil9ir1g qode Letter~ of Assurance. (i) . all signs -where their mounting s·ystem penetrates the building envelopi/and the building was constructed under the supervision of a registered professi9rial taking responsibility for the building envelope -shall have the connections reviewed and approved by a Registered Profes~ional to ensure !he bui[dir,g ~nvelope,i.s.n.()t~()~pro!T)i~ed. U) 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 to this and all other bylaws of the City's 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 at the site is not commenced and inspected within a period of ninety (90) days from the date of issue of the permit. A sign permit wiH .expire 6. months after the date of pEfrmi1: issuance. 11.5 Refusal of Permit 11.5.1 The :Chief Building Official may refuse to issue a permit if: (a) the information submitted for the Sign Permit is contrary to the provisions of thf~ 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; (9) • the sign does not comply with. a ge,v.e,\()pr,i~nfper~it issued t() c:i pr()pe,rty \,Vhe,re, !he.~igf!j~ t().~e, installed; o~ (e) 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 City, the applicant shall pay the City a permit fee that is equal to 2 (two) times the permit fee described in Schedule "A" -Sign Permit Fees of this bylaw. 15
Part 12 Inspections and Regulations 12.1 Inspections for Compliance 12.1.1 The Chlef13~ildihgQffi~i~I or !h~fr tj~signc!t~ 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 this bylaw are being or have been complied with and any person employed from time to time by the City as the <5fiiefBuildir,g-Officiai, Bylaw C<:>rnpll~nce Officer or Building Official is hereby ctesign-atecl to act in their: place for the purpose of administering this Bylaw. 12.1.2 The Building Official and Bylaw ~OfTiplianc~ Officer and their respective designates have the authority to order the painting, repair, alteration, clean-up or removal of signs which have 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. ;12~Ls ·.·.··••·· No sign, guy, stay or attachment ttierefoshall interfere witn anyel~cfric light; P()»'.~r.J~l.~.Ph() n.~ ... ()r !~ l~gra.ph »'.i r~§ .•... ()t th~ §~PP,O t!§!h~r~gJ: 12.1.6 Every sign and the immediate surrounding premises shall be maintained by the owner or person in charge thereof in a clean, sanitary anq inoffensive condition and be free and clear of all obnoxious substances, rubbish and weeds. 12.1.7 A Building Official may order the correction of any work which is being or has been improperly done under a permit. 12.1.8 A 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 lot on which the contravening work is taking place. 12.1.9 It shall be unlawful for any person to continue to work once a Stop Work Order has been issued. 12.1.10 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 Official. 12.2 Special Approvals 12.2.1 No sign, awning or canopy shall be displayed upon or suspended over any Highway or public place unless the owner has entered into a M~nic:ipal Encroachment 16
Ucencf~r~ement with the City 'pe,r sc.h.edule "D".ofthis l3ylc3W 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 M.u.rjfoiRal Encroachmenflicence~r~emy!1! and further endorsed to note such policy will not be lapsed or cancelled without thirty days written notice to the City's Engineering Department as long as the named insured's sign remains on or over any highway. A copy of each renewal certificate shall be deposited with the City as a condition for the continued display of such sign. 12.2.2 In th~ eye,r:it!h9!the, owne,rshallfail orriegi~ctt.cipr.ciyicle the, ins~t9n.ce,cciye,r9g~ required by this section, it shall be lawful for the City 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 highway or public place or on City property, 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 City 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 City shall recover the expense thereof, with interest at the rate of six (6) percentage per annum, with costs in like manner as Municipal Taxes on the said premises. 12.2.3 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. 12.2.4 consfrucHon· slgns forthe purposes ofidentify1"ngthe focatlon "of a development and are not located on the premises to which they pertain are only permitted under the approval of the Municipal Engineer and are to comply with Section 6.9 and Clauses 12.2.1 to 12.2.3 of this bylaw. Further, such signage shall comply withTh~ requirements as set on in Schedules "A", "D" & "F" of this bylaw. The number of signs permitted at any given location-[.dentified in Scheclule "D" will be 9~.~he. discret.ion of the Municipal Engineer. 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 Chief Building Official, !3ylaw Compliance Office~ 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 "E" of this bylaw. 12.4 Comprehensive Sign Plan 12.4.1 Any development site in any Commercial or Industrial zoned lot that is comprised of a number of individual ~usin~~~~ forming a comprehensive development unit may make application for a 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 Chief BuildingbffiCiai or their designate. 17
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 12.5.1 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 through 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 a minor amendment to the Development Permit. 12.5.2· Aff builcfings submitted for a bevelopmenfPermifareto incTudethe type;·size an"d location of all signage for the development. This signage is to comply with this Bylaw and any other Bylaws referenc_ed.h_ere in.. ·· · · ·· · · · · 12.6 Variance 12.6.1 Variances to the provision of this Bylaw may be granted by Council through a Development Variance Permit in accordance with the City of Maple Ridge Zoning Bylaw. Part 13 Specific Sign Regulations The following regulations apply specifically to the types of signs referred to in each section heading. 'For slgn size and area calculations please see Schedules ''F" thru "J" appended to. this bylaw. 13.1 Awning signs: 13.1.1 shall be permitted in Commercial, Industrial and Institutional zones; 13.1.2 shall not be electrified; 13.1.3 may only be lighted from within the awning structure; 13.1.4 shall have the same sign copy area as that permitted in Section 13.3 of this bylaw for requirements of facia signs; 13.1.5 shall have a minimum clearance of 2.4 metres (8.0 feet) from grade immediately below the sign and shall not project below the lower edge of the awning; 13.1.6 shall be no higher than the roof line of the building to which it is affixed; 13.1.7 Under awning signs are permitted to a maximum are~ 0.28 sq.m.(3.0 sq. ft.) arJ.d .~~~u c::9E11ply Vvi!h _1~:!:?f9r mi!:}irllllrll c::lec!ranc~:; .13.1.8 only one under awning sign is permifredpe.rbusiness premises; 13.1.9 Under awning signs are only intended to direct the attention of pe9estria_11 traffic to a ~usiness and are not intengedto be dir.~c::tly illumin9!~9;, 18
13.1.16 Under awningsigns comply withT3.L7 to 13.I.9.are exempt from comply with ,11 .. t1 of this Bylaw. 13.2 Canopy Signs 13.2.1 Shall be permitted in Commercial, Industrial and Institutional zones; 13.2.2 shall have a minimum clearance of 2.4 metres (8.0 feet) from grade immediately bel<JW the sigri, and shall llOt project below the lower edge Of the canopy; .. . 13.2.3 The maximum sign area shall be 0.6 sq. m. (6.5 sq. ft.) per lineal metre of canopy for the business premises to which it is affixed and a maximum copy area ofsbcty (60)percen!g! the sign are~; . . . 13.2.4 For theatres and cinemas, the maximum sign area shall be 1.6 sq. m, (17.2 sq. ft.) per lineal metre of the business premises canopy to which it is affixed and a maximum copy area of sixty (60) percent ofthe sign area, but in no case shall the sign area exceed66%oft:heca11opy areafowhTcht:hes1gn is affixed; 13.2.5 No canopy sign shall extend or project above the upper edge of a canopy or marquee by more than 600mm (2.0 feet). Nor shail:such sign exte.ri~ beyondthe, Y'idt:h""ofthe ca6opy; :~3.2.6 Canopy Sigri§ ni9y ~e mounted.on.topgf <Jr 9ttag~~cJ !()!~~f~o.rjtf9~~(?ft~~, ~anopy; 13.2.7 The vertical dimension of a canopy sign shall not exceed 600mm (2.0 feet). For theatres and cinemas the maximum shall be 1.5 metres (4.9 feet); f3:2:8 Under Canopy signs are permiffedfo a maximum ,irea 0:28 sq. m. (3.6 sq. ft_f and · ··~~9.llc<Jniply'll'itb 1:3'.?.2 for minimum ~learance; ··· ··· · ·· · ·· ··· ~--··· 13.2.9 Only one under canopy sign is permitted per business premises; 13.2.10 Under Canopy signs are only intended to direct the attention of pedestrian traffic to a business and are not intended to be directly illuminated; 13.2.11 Under Canopy signs comply with 13.2.8 to 13.2.10. are exempt from comply with 11.1.1 of this Bylaw. 13.3 Facia Signs 13.3.1 Only the fac;;:ade of the business premises on which the sign is located shall be used for sign area calculations. 13.3.2 A facia sign shall not project more than 300 mm (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 signs. 13.3.3 The minimum clearance of a facia sign shall be 2.4 metres (8.0 feet) from grade immediately below the sign provided, however, that this subsection does not apply to: 19
(a) Facia signs created by printing, painting or inscribing directly upon a wall of a building or where the facia does riot project more than 2.54cm{f inch). beyond the fagad.~ of the buj19ing; " . ... . . (b) Facia signs situated entirely over private property and immediately above a permanently landscaped area; or (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 roof line ofthe wall to which it is affixed. 13 .4 Charig~abl~ gopy sigr, 13.4.1 . sbaffbe permitted c:i"n all "C\''CS';ffe ''1-1" zoned lots; fa) if ins~alled a?partof a facla ~.1~n: ~i) does not have a sign or copy area in excess of that permitted for 9: facia sigri.<!s determined under Sc.hec:lule "!:1.2 o(this.!)yla\.\'; {b) if fnsfalle~ c3S p~rfofaJr~est~~d!r1g$1gr1; (i) shafl be sized in.corri'pllance with schedu1e·«1-1;, ofthis:byfaw arid shaH form an .integraJpcirtgU~e fre~?!8r:id.tr1g~igr,1:, (ii} does n'otdisplay any advertising relating fo a business, comn:,_odity~ service or entertainment which is conducted, sold or offered elsewhere than, or, th~. lot or premises on whigh th~ ~hc:1rigec:1!:>le ~_opy sign is lpcated; :(iii) is not placed within 7.5 mefres'of an abutting lot,if}h9!l~(i~ 1ocaied in an 9gri<:;!:Jlturc3Jg.r.~e?i<:Jential :zgr1e; .91"!.d. (iv) Where permanent changeable copy signs are installed, no portable free .standing signs are permitted or (c) are prohibited as part of an under canopy sign or under-awning sign. 13.5 Freestanding Signs 13.5.1 The minimum clearance 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 grade 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; (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 area and shail fully contain the entire length and width of the sign. 13.5.2 Where a freestanding sign projects over a vehicular traffic area such as parking lot 20
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 rn.inirnum cl.~ar~nce shall be increased to 5 metres (14.60 feet). 13.5.3 The maximum height of a freestanding sign shall be 10.5 metres (34.5 feet). 13.5.4 A freestanding sign may be located in a required yard provided that such sign does hot obstruct vehicle site.lines wheh e11t~ffng9r exi!i6gfhe16t~!]dtbat ngH()rtion of th~ fn~e~tanding sign is 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) .. 9~tl~!Jin~; 9~9 (d) any site access or exit points. 13.5.5 For each freestanding sign, landscaping around the base of the sign on the site shall be provided as follows: (a) 1 sq. m. (10 sq. ft.) of landscaping for every 1 sq. m.(10 sq. ft.) of sign copy; and (b) 0.2 sq. m. (2.2 sq. ft.) of landscaping for every 0.1 metres (4 inches) in height above 3 metres (9.8 feet). 13.5.6 For a freestanding sign, no guy wires shall be used. The support structure shall form an integral part of the design. 13.6 Projecting Signs 13.6.1 The minimum Clearanc~ of a projecting sign shall be 2.5 metres (8.2 feet) from grade immediately below the sig~. 13.6.2 The maximum area of a projecting sign shall be seven (7) sq. m. (75.4 sq. ft.) and the copy area of the sign shall not exceed sixty (60) percent of the sign area. 13.6.3 No part of a projecting sign shallproject above the roof line of the wall to which it is pffixed 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. 13.6.4 A projecting sign is not to be located any closer than 1.5 metres (4.9 feet) to the inner face of the walls that separate the business premises from an adjacent business. 13.6.5 The projecting sign may project 250mm (10 inches) from the faQade for each metre that the sign is located from the nearest edge or corner of the business premises to which the sign pertains. In no case shall the projection exceed 1.5 metres (4.9 feet) beyond the faQade to which it is affixed. 21
13. 7 Portable Freestanding Sign 13. 7 .1 One (1) portable freestanding 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 per strata lot up to a maximum of 4 signs; (b) the sign is no larger than 3 sq. m. (32.3 sq. ft.) in area per sign face; (c) the sign shall not be located on any highway; and (d) no portable freestanding sign shall be energized by any means other than that approved under the BC Electrical Code. 13.7.2 ·Portable Freestanding Signs pertaining to community campaigns, drives or events aresul:>}ectto-ii°permitas-per Schedule "IQ" of this Bylaw. 13.7.3 A PortableJ=ree~and1"6g§1gd shall be permitted for one thirty (30) day consecutive time period in a ninety (90) day period. 13.7.4 Any :rqr:t~~IElJ[~~!an~fcig§i@§ up for longer than the permitted thirty (30) days may be removed at the owner's expense. 13. 7 .5 Any ;Portable Freesfandlngslgnsplace~ ona pLJblicright-of-way may be removed at the owner's expense :,,yi!~()LJt p~i()r:6gtifi.f~tio11 .. t()~fbe:0YfllElr. 13.7.6 The conditions set out in section ~$-7()f!fiisE3ylaw do not apply to City sanctioned event advertising. 13.8 Electronic Message Board Sign 13.8.1 Electronic Message Board Signs shall be permitted to a maximum area of three (3) sq. m. (32.3 sq. ft.) per sign face in addition to the allowable Sign Area for the primary Freestanding Sign in those zones identified in Schedule "B" of this bylaw. 13.8.2 Electronic Message Board Signs are only permitted to be attached to a building's fa<;ade when there are no freestanding signs. 13.8.3 Electronic Message Board Signs are not permitted on secondary Freestanding Signs on the same lot. 13.8.4 Where permanent Electronic Message Board Signs are installed, no portable or changeable copy signs are permitted. 13.8.5 Any area exceeding the above mentioned three (3) sq. m. (32.3 sq. ft.) shall be deducted from the total calculation for sign area of the primary freestanding sign. 13.8.6 Electronic Message Board Signs are not permitted to have predominantly white backgrounds, are required to have a minimum 2 second image transition and are to comply with the advertising code of ethics. 13.8.7 Electronic Message Board Signs are not permitted to display any animated 22
characters, digital videos or display information in.a f()!maft.Hat !~ typic~I to a commercial that would be viewed on a television. 13.9 On Site Directional Signs 13.9.1 One (1) sign not exceeding 0.75 sq. m. (8.0 sq. ft.) 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 13.10.1 One (1) exterior menu board sign perHrivet.hr6ugh:lari~, not exceeding a total sign area of 3.0 sq. m. (32.2 sq. ft.) shall be permitted for drive-through restaurant type businesses in addition to signs permitted in Schedule '\Ef of this Bylaw. 13.11 Election Signs 13.11.1 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 sq. m. (16 sq. ft.). This is for any singie sign or c6m6inat16n of signs that when~viewed foget.herf6rm a single r11e~s~g;~ bu~ 'A'h~r1yi~'A'~<Lir1cl~p~ncler1tly provicl~ n.o si r1gle .cohesive message; (d) the maximum height of the election sign, above grade, does not exceed 2.44 metres (8 feet) and th"e minimum clearance above grade is not less than 300mm (1 foot); (e) the maximum number of election signs permitted per candidate is 300 (three hundred); (f) the maximum number of election signs that are the size set out in section (c) per candidate is 100 (one hundred); (g) the sign is not illuminated; (h) the placement of the sign does not interfere with traffic sightlines at street intersections or with the safety of pedestrians; (i) the placement of signs are permitted on private property with the consent of the owner or occupant of the property; U) 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 23
vehicle signs; (k) Election signs are prohibited on any municipal park land inCluding land dedicated ~S,.COl)Servatiol) lciq9 or buildi!]gs owned-or leas,~cj)?Yt~e CitY,; (I) regulations regarding the size, placement and permitted dates for posting Election Signs apply to those posted on private property as well as public; (m) the Bylaw Compliance Officer, or ~heir designate, may remove any election sign that the Bylaw Compliance Officer has reasonable grounds to believe is ~!E1C::ted, pJi§e·d gr i!ls1all~1 in contravention of municipal Bylaws; (n) Election signs that have been removed in accordance with c:ialls,~ 'm' abov~ 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 City. The Candidate or their Agent will be notified of the co~plfance issu~ with the sign and where the sign can be claimed; and (o) other than as authorized in writing by the City, no person shall display on any election sign or other election advertising, logo, trademark or official mark, in whole or in part, owned or licenced by the City. 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 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] READ A SECOND TIME on [Date] READ A THIRD TIME on [Date] ADOPTED by the Council on [Date] PRESIDING MEMBER Schedules: Schedule "A" Schedule "B" Sign Permit Fees Cross Reference Table CORPORATE OFFICER 24
Schedule "C" Schedule "D" Schedule "E" Signs Permitted in; Schedule "F" Schedule "G" Schedule "H" Schedule "I" Schedule "J" Temporary Sign Request Temporary Construction Sign Sign lmpoundment Recovery Costs Signs Permitted in all Zones Signs Permitted in Agricultural and Residential Zones All Commercial Zone All Industrial Zones All Institutional Zones 25
Schedule "A" -Sign Permit Fees a) Each applicant for a sign permit shall submit a non-ref_µndable processing fee of $62.00. If the sign is approved, this fee will be credited towards the appropriate permit fee as set out below. b) The following permit fee, will be assessed for all new signs based on total sign area. For multi-faced signs, the total sign area shall be the aggregate 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 off-site real estate developmentjconstruction signs shall be assessed the permit fee as stipulated in this bylaw and a removal deposit of $500.00 per signs ha 11; 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 City, the removal deposit shall be forfeited and the City of IV19pJ~.B.igg'? rn~y-U§~ the rnon'?y to .. C>ffS,E?! t~E? cos,t incu.rrE?cl byt~E? 9ity toremov~J~E?.~igr:tJ f) Temporary signs, are subjecfto a permit fee'of $3Cfb6 per sign per installation period. A sign company responsible for the installation and removal of temporary signs shall pay an annual security deposit of $500.00 to the City's Building Department no later than · · · January 30 of each calendar year. This deposit is refundable upon all signage being removed from the City or may be extended for an additional 2 years, ~t? rE?qLJE)S,! !n 'A'fitingffC>.rnJhe sigri CC>!:f1p.c:iny.P~iC>E.tO c:inev-1_ s,ecurity ~E?irigrE?qu.irE?cl.'. 26
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 UJ I-(!l z () ...J z z c.,-UJ 0 z -UJ (!l ~ al 0 z (!l Cl UJ j'.;5 ~ ~ < UJ -j::: z z ~ O<c::: z -0 a.. c3 ~ ~ c.. () c::: (/) < 0 z z (!l 0 0 ~ O::::i UJ I-(/) 0 ~ c) zo ...J (/) ....., N < UJ UJ :::c (.) 0 (.) UJ al :::c > UJ () c::: ~~ 0 UJ c:: 0 c.. UJ 0 LL All Agricultural --.J X --.J X X --.J X X X "A" zones All Single Family X X X "I X X "I X X residential "R" & "C-D" zones All Multi-Family X X X --.J X X X X X residential "RM & RT" zones All Commercial --.J --.J --.J --.J "C" zones "I "I X "I --.J All Industrial --.J --.J --.J --.J --.J --.J X --.J X "M" zones All Institutional --.J --.J --.J --.J "P" zones --.J --.J X --.J --.J --.J -PERMITIED in the zone X -NOT PERMITIED in the zone xx -PROHIBITED IN THE MUNICIPALITY xx Signs prohibited in the Municipality include: Animated; Flashing/Oscillating; Billboards; Audible/Odor; Roof (unless approved by a DVP); Paper/Cardboard; Banner (Unless per Part 7) Balcony 27
Schedule "C" -Temporary Sign Permit Application Pursuant to Sections 12.2 & 13.7 of Sign Bylaw No. 7630-202q 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 or provide a site plan): 28
Schedule "D" -Temporary Construction Sign Permit Application Pursuant to Section 12.2 & 13.'7 & Schedule "F" of Sign Bylaw No. 7630-2020 This permit shall be valid and subsisting from the ____ day of __________ _ and shall expire on the ______ day of ______ at 12 am 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 Bylaw No. ;t5_:30:~62q, and is issued subjectto the following conditions: 1) That all necessary plans and specifications of any works involved have been deposited with the Bylaw & Licencing Services Department and have been approved; 2) That the applicant shall hold and save harmless the City 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 satisfaction of the City of Maple Ridge; 4) That the applicant will deposit with the City a sum of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) in cash or cheque, to guarantee the fulfillment of the terms and conditions set out herein within the time specified in this permit. (Name of applicant) (Signature of applicant) Application: Approved D or Declined D Authorization: Municipal Engineer Security Deposit $ ________ (Refundable) Receipt No.:-------~---Note: Engineered ~~sigf'l r11ay be r~qlJired to'ensurethe sign will resist location wind loading. 29
SITE (SIGNAGE) LOCATIONS: • D1 -Corner of 201st & Lougheed Highway • D2 -Corner of Kanaka Way & Lougheed Highway • D3 -Corner of 232 & Fern Crescent • D4 -Corner of 240th & Dewdney Trunk Road • D5 -Corner of 240th & Lougheed Highway • D6 -Corner of 284th & Lougheed Highway Development Construction Sign Map Locations DEVELOPER/PROJECT INFORMATION: (please complete below) Development Company Project Name Type of Home (ie. Townhouse, Single Family etc.) Project Address/ Location Contact Phone Number Email Marketing Company Contact Contact Phone Number Email 30
Schedule "E" -Sign lmpoundment Recovery Costs Recovery costs for impounded signs are as follows: Sign removal requiring equipment $150.00 Sign removal not requiring equipment $50.00 31
Schedule "F" -Signs Permitted in All Zones The following signs shall be permitted in all zones subject to the limitations set forth below: F-1. Traffic control signs as defined in the "Motor Vehicle Act", subject to the provisions of said act. r2. ~igns required 'fa; maintain or post c:1 pylc:1w or governin~nT Orcte,r, r,ule orj~gulation: F-3. Memorial plaques, cornerstones, historical tablets and the like. F-4. Directional sign, not exceeding 0.2 sq. m. (2.2 sq. ft.) in area, intended to facilitate the movement of pedestrians and vehicles within the site upon which such signs are located to identifying the location and nature of a building, structure or use which is not readily visible from the street, serving such building, structure or use; F-5. Prohibitive Signs not exceeding 0.2 sq. m. (2.2 sq. ft.) in area located on private property.' F-6. Temporary Signs pertaining to campaigns, drives or events of political, civic, philanthropic, educational or religious organizations, require Council approval to erect such signs upon or over public property and such signs shall be removed within four (4) days after the event. F-7. Flags or emblems of political, civic, philanthropic, educational or religious organizations. F-8. Real estate signs provided that in all agricultural (A) zones and residential (R) zones the combined sign area of such signs fronting upon each street which bounds such lot or premises shall not exceed a ratio of 1.2 sq. m. (12.9 sq. ft.) of sign area per face (maximum 2 faces) for each 1000 sq. m. (10,764.5 sq. ft.) of lot area but need not be less than 1.2 sq. m. (12.9 sq. ft.) and may not exceed 3 sq. m. (32.3 sq. ft.) per face. Such signs shall be placed entirely on the lot or lots to which the sign in question refers and further, not more than one sign shall be permitted on each frontage. The signs shall have a maximum height of 1.8 metres (5.9 feet) and shall not be illuminated. In all other zones, real estate signs are limited as in Residential and Agricultural zones, except that each sign face may have an area of no more than 3 sq. m. (32.3 sq. ft.) and have a maximum height of 2.1 metres (6.9 feet). One real estate sign advertising a group of lots for sale within a subdivision or a group of houses for sale within a housing project is permitted for each street frontage, provided that the total sign area of each sign shall not exceed 3.0 sq. m. (32.3 sq. ft.) and shall be setback. from aff16t1ines equaffo the height of iheslg-npius1.2·mefres (3.9 feet)'. Thedispiayofs.uchsigns :-i,:C;; < '>,;.;-,:»,;. >'XO • •'='••••••es.WC~ •• T ,,,0,,,,,., •• ·~, • .sM, •• ,,(<,h,,x.»;M»:«->C;«X ,,,,,,,,,,, ,,V,:.:,C<,<.;,, •• , •• U, ""'"• ... ~. •••••, • •-' • • ,,,,>,-, ••••~•••••••:,,,, .,,.,,,, .• ,•=-m .... , .. ,,.,,,h , shall be limited to a six (6) month period, beyond which special approval by the Chief Building Official shall be required. F-9. Signs indicating the name and nature of an agricultural or farm use, where a current trade licence is held. Such signs shall be permitted only upon the lot to which the sign refers, and further provided that: AGRICULTURAL USE F-9.1 No local farm produce or service sign shall be larger than 3 sq. m. (32.3 sq. ft.) and further providing that the size of such sign may be increased by 0.1 sq. m. (1.0 sq. ft.) for each 0.2 hectares over 4 hectares; 32
F-9.2 This may be a changeable copy sign to permit the sign copy to be changed to specify certain products or services as they are in season. F-9.3 Such signs shall be removed when produce or service is not for sale. F-9.4 See Schedule UG" of this by-law for freestanding signs for nurseries & greenhouses in an agricultural zone. FARM USE F-9.5 Farm identification signs may be installed on any registered farm site over 2 hectares in addition to those permitted by Clause E-9.1 to E9.4. F-9.6 Farm identification signs shall be limited to the farm name, address, owners name and farm type only. F-9.7 Farm identification signs shall not exceed 3.0 sq. m. (32.3 sq. ft.) except that for every 2 hectares over 4 hectares, the sign area may be increased by 1.0 sq. m. (10.8 sq. ft.). F-9.8 Building identification signs not exceeding 3.0 sq. m. (32.3 sq. ft.) in area and placed on the Agricultural building fa~ade facing onsite roads will be permitted to a maximum of 3 sq. m. (32.3 sq. ft.) if multiple signs are used provided these signs are not visible from a highway. F-10. Special identification signs such as unique items, antique equipment, major archways and gates etc., require approval from Council. F-11. A home occupation use which is permitted by Maple Ridge Zoning By-Law No. 3510-1985 as amended, is permitted one sign of not more than 0.18 sq. m. (2.0 sq. ft.) in area, identifying the name and occupation of the occupant. F-12. Special event signs advertising for community causes and charitable fund raising campaigns. Such signs shall be permitted, only with the approval of the Municipal Engineer, on the public right-of-way and shall be of such size and design and posted at such locations for such periods as determined by the Municipal Engineer. F-13. Construction Sign indicating the name and nature of a construction or demolition project, plus the names of the contractors, sub-contractors and professional advisors, provided that the combined area of such signs fronting upon each street which bounds such project shall not exceed a ratio of 0.2 sq. m. (2.2 sq. ft.) of sign area for each 100 sq. m. of lot area. In no case shall the combined area of such signs fronting upon each street exceed 3.5 sq. m (37.7 sq. ft). Such sign shall have a maximum height of 3.5 metres (11.5 feet) and shall be setback from all lotlinesequaffo the heighfofthe sign,plusi.2 metres (3.9feet:). Should the noted setback not be achievable then a structural engineer will be required to design the anchorage for the. sign. The display of such signs shall be limited to a period not to exceed the duration of the said construction or demolition project, at which time such signs shall be removed . . f=::!4· .construction Sign used fo provide direction to construction sites are fo comply with ·requirements in Schedule "D" of this bylaw. Further, these signs are to be non-illuminated:are not to exceed a sign c1re;c1 ()f1:§,:'>Q: m(:!~:=;q.}t.) and shall not exceed a maximu111_h~ig~~()f 3.0 metres (10 feet1 With the exception of special event signs, construction signs -directional and freestanding signs for nurseries and greenhouse's in agricultural zones, none of the above signs require a sign permit. 33
Schedule "G" -Signs Permitted in Agricultural and Residential Zones The following signs are permitted only on land Zoned "A", "R", "RS", "CD", "RM", "RT", "SRS", "RG", "RE" and "RMH": PERMITIED SIGNS G-1. Signs permitted in Clauses F-1 to F-13 inclusive of Schedule "F" of this by-law, as regulated therein. G-2. One Facia Sign or Freestanding Sign for an apartment building in RM Zones.' G-3. Freestanding signs for nurseries & greenhouses and changeable copy sign are permitted in agricultural zones. G-4. One double faced freestanding sign or 2 single faced freestanding signs are permitted per lot or premisesJ REQUIREMENTS G-5. The sign area for a Facia Sign or Freestanding Sign for an apartment in the RM Zones is not t~ 'exceed 0.8 sq. m. (8.6 sq. ft.) in area. -G-6. The copy area for facia signs shall not exceecf6() percenfofthe sign area .• G-7. The area of Freestanding signs for nurseries & greenhouses in agricultural zones are not to exceed a sign area of 6 sq. m. (64 sq. ft.). If the sign is one sided, two separate one sided signs of equal size are permitted with a total sign area of 6 sq. m. (64 sq. ft.). One sided signs must be placed at 30 degrees or 60 degrees to the fronting street. A maximum of 30% of each sign may be a changeable copy sign. A landscaped area of not less than 4 times the sign area must be provided around each sign base. Freestanding Signs in agricultural zones may only be indirectly lighted. G-8. The maximum height of a freestanding sign shall be 2 metres (6.6 feet). G-9. No illuminated signs shall be permitted in residential zones. 34
Schedule "H"-AII Commercial Zones The following signs are permitted only on land in "C" "CS" & "H" Zones. PERMITIED SIGNS H-1. Signs permitted in Schedule "B" of the by-law as regulated therein. H-2. Two signs are permitted per business premises which may be canopy, facia or projecting signs fronting each street bounding the lot on which the sign is located. H-3. One (1) freestanding sign shall be permitted for each street frontage bounding the site, provided that each sign is positioned to face the street on which it is located by placing the copy area at right angles (90 degrees) to the fronting street. For each additional 30 metres (98.4 feet) of frontage beyond the first 30 metres (98.4 feet) of frontage, an additional freestanding sign may be permitted. ffieaddffionalfreestandfri'gsignis"t.obe piaced S()th~tno P()r:tion of~ ft~~~!c:111g!11g ~ign is closer than 20 m~tr~~.t() c111yg\herJr~~~1c:111cii11g ~ig11. , ·· -· REQUIREMENTS H-4. The sign area of facia signs shall not exceed 12 percent of the fagade area and may only face a highway or parking 1ot §fthe bu~ine~pr~rni~~~.!() vVhi~h i! e~r:t~i~§-H-5. The copy area for facia signs shall not exceed 6.0 perc;ehfoft.hisig~area, 1-f::6. . .. For channel letterfacia signs t.he sign area shalfnof exceeff 12 perc~6t. <:>fth~ fci9~_de afe~j ff,h~ ~()PX c1r~c1 fo.r~hc1ru1el 1~~~rf.c1gic1sig11?i? ... ~f!Yc1l.t() th~~ig11 c1r~a. H-7. The requirements for projecting signs shall be as set forth in Section 13.6 of this by-law. H-8. Changeable copy signs permitted on the main freestanding sign shall be permitted to a maximum sign area of 3 sq. m. (32.3 sq. ft.) per sign face in addition to the main freestanding signs area. H-9. Any area exceedingthe abovement.ionecrthree·(3)sq. m:(32.3sq: ft..)~h~1fbededu6t.ed}rom tb.e !otc1I calculati()l1 f9r ~ign c1re.a of thefreesta11ding.~ig11, .. · ·· .... . ..... H-10. The maximum height of a freestanding sign i11 af1···q;; &""H'' io~~S. shall not exceed 6 metres (19.7 feet). H-11. The maximum height of a freestanding sign in all "CS" zones except gasoline service stations shall not· exceed 7.5 metres (24.6 feet), provided that the maximum height may be increased by 100 mm (4 inches) per lineal metre of frontage over 12 metres (39 feet) up to a maximum height of 10.5 metres (34.5 feet). No freestanding sign shall be permitted on any lot having a frontage less than 12 metres (39.3 feet). 35
H-12. The sign area ofa freestanding sign shall not exc~ed,ng ir$ ~q. 111. (6.5 sq. ft) per li11eal metre of frontage on which the sign abLJts provided that the maximum sign area of a freestanding sign for other than gasoline service station use shall be as follows: LOT AREA MAXIMUM SIGN AREA 550 sq. m. (5920.3 sq. ft.) 550 sq. m to 4,000 sq. m. (5920.3 sq ft to 43,057 sq. ft) Larger than 4000 sq. m. (43,057 sq. ft.) 10 sq. m. (107.6 sq. ft.) 15 sq. m. (161.5 sq. ft.) 20 sq. m. (215.3 sq. ft.) tJ-13. The copy area for a freestanding sign shall not exceed 60 percent of the sign area. For multH tenant paneled ~ign faces th~ copy area p~r panel shall not ~xce,ed ~9 percent gf the panel area. GASOLINE SERVICE STATIONS AND GASOLINE SERVICE BARS H:1,4.:/or gasoline service stations and gasoline service bars, both as defined in the Maple Ridge Zoning By-Law No. 3510-1985 as amended, the freestanding sign shall not exceed a maximum height of 6 metres (19.7 feet) and a sign area not exceeding 7.2 sq. m. (77.5 sq. ft.). H-15. Where a structure is installed to provide lighting for open pump islands, one (1) additional sign per pump island may be incorporated into such lighting device provide that such sign shall not: a. contain any message other than business logo; b. exceed a height of 2.4 metres (7.9 feet) above the pump island; and c. extend beyond the pump unit at either end. 36
Schedule "l" -All Industrial Zones The following signs are permitted only on land in "M" Zones. PERMITIED SIGNS 1-1. Signs permitted in Schedule "F" of the by-law as regulated therein. 1-2. Two signs are permitted per business premises which may be canopy or facia signs fronting each street bounding the property on which the sign is located. 1-3. One (1) freestanding sign shall be permitted for each street frontage bounding the site, provided that each sign is positioned to face the street on which it is located by placing the copy area at right angles (90 degrees) to the fronting street. For each additional 30 metres (98.4 feet) of frontage beyond the first 30 metres (98.4 feet) of frontage, an additional freestanding sign may be permittedTtheadditionaftreesfandingslgn is to be placed so that '09 £(?~i0!1 of a freestanding slii.is clg~~r !b.?Jll .. 2() r:i::i.eyes to any other free~!c:111cli11g sJg11: REQUIREMENTS 1-4. The sign area of facia signs shall not exceed 12 percent of the fac;:ade area and may only face a highway or·parkf~gf§t ofthebusl n~~ ef~misesI~ ~hisb ff ~.E!!!~.~~-1-5. The copy area for facia signs shall not exceed E>()pE!rcent of the sig11.c3rea. 1-6. For channel letter facia signs the sign area shall not exceed 12 percent of the fac;:ade area. The copy area for channel letters facia signs is equal to the sign area. 1-7. Changeable copy signs permitted on the main freestanding sign shall be permitted to a maximum sign area of 3.0 sq. m. (32.3 sq. ft.) per sign face in addition to the main freestanding sign area. 1-8. Any area ex:ceedihg the above menti6nedtht"ee·(3)sq.·m: (3?-? ~ct-~-)~fia11~.~ .. ~~~.~9t~c:JJr6rri !hE! totaJ gc:1l.c:ulc:1ti()n .. for ~igr, c:1rE!c:1 ()f th.E! frE!E!s~11.cti11g s.igq. 1-9. the.maximum heighf6fa freesfandirigsJgri in afl <'M"Zones shall not exceed 7.5 metres (24.6 feet), pro0vid·ea that the rnaximum height rnay be increased by 100 mm (4 inches) per lineal metre of frontage over 12 metres (39 feet) up to a maximum height of 10.5 metres (34.5 feet). No freestanding sign shall be permitted on any lot having a frontage less than 12 metres (39.3 feet). 1-10. The sign area of a freestanding sign shall not exceeding 0.6 sq. m. (6.5 sq. ft.) per lineal metre of frontage on which the sign abuts provided that the maximum sign area of a freestanding sign shall be as follows: LOT AREA 550 sq. m. (5920.3 sq. ft.) 550 sq. m to 4,000 sq. m. (5920.3 sq ft to 43,057 sq. ft) Larger than 4000 sq. m. (43,057 sq. ft.) MAXIMUM SIGN AREA 10 sq. m. (107.6 sq. ft.) 15 sq. m. (161.5 sq. ft.) 20 sq. m. (215.3 sq. ft.) 1-11. The copy area for a freestanding sign shall not exceed 60 percent of the sign area. For multi-tenant paneled sign faces the copy area per panel shall not exceed 80 percent of the panel area. 37
Schedule "J"-AII Institutional Zones The following signs are permitted only on land in "P" Zones. J-1. Signs permitted in Schedule "F'~ of the by-law as regulated therein. J-2. One facia sign per business premises or one (1) freestanding sign shall be permitted for each street frontage bounding the site, provided that each sign is positioned to face the street on which it is located by placing the copy area at right angles (90 degrees) to the fronting street. For each additional 30 metres (98.4 feet) of frontage beyond the first 30 metres (98.4 feet) of frontage, an additional freestanding sign may be permitted. The additionai freestanding sign is to be placed'sotha! no "pprtion, of afre~tandingslgn is closer th,m 20 r:rietres to any other; fr~es!an~ ir,g ~ig11. REQUIREMENTS J-3. The total area of a facia sign shall not exceed a ratio of 0.3 sq. m. (3.2 sq. ft.) for each lineal metre of the business premises to which the sign is attached. J4 .. Ttie"copy areafo"r fac:ia s1gn:5 shall no(exc:ee~ 60 perc:enfofffie siifn ,area: J-5. For channel letter fac:ia signs the sign ar~a sh~II r,ot.~xceed 12 perce6f6ft:H~ !~~§~ae a.r~a: Ih~c,gpya~~a equa1~th~,~ig11 .. a.r~a. J-6. The maximum sign area of a freestanding sign shall not exceed 6 sq. m. (64.6 sq. ft.). J-7. Jhe copy areafo·ra freesfancHng-sigri sha II n'ot exceed 66 percenfofttieslgri area. For rriult:ll tenar,tpan.~l~d ~ign fac,~~ th~.C,()pY.ar~a p~rJ?cl.n~)~hall not exc.~~<j§Q p~.r.c,~nt e>fth~pc1r,~1 ·· areaJ J-8. The maximum height of a freestanding sign shall be 6 metres (19. 7 feet). J-9. Changeable copy signs permitted on the main freestanding sign shall be permitted to a maximum sign area of 3 sq. m. (32.3 sq. ft.) per sign face in addition to the main freestanding signs area. J-10. Ariy'area exceedfrigt:he above''mentioned.three .. (3)sq:'m". (32:3sq:ft:.) shailbededuc:tedfrOIYI: !he totc1I ~91culation for ~_ign cl£~cl ()f th~fr,~:t~sta11~i11g ~ign) 38
TO: FROM: City of Maple Ridge His Worship Mayor Michael Morden and Members of Council Chief Administrative Officer MEETING DATE: March 10, 2020 FILE NO: 09-4560-20 MEETING: Council Workshop SUBJECT: Maple Ridge Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 7626-2020 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The attached report will be on the next Council Meeting agenda for discussion and consideration of the recommendation. The Council Workshop forum provides an earlier opportunity for Council to seek additional information if required, prior to decision-making. RECOMMENDATION: That the attachment to the March 10, 2020 report titled "Maple Ridge Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 7626-2020" be forwarded to the March 31, 2020 Council Meeting. Approved by: ~porate Officer Attachment: • Maple Ridge Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 7626-2020 -date March 31, 2020 2408775 Page 1of 1 4.4
J.~,-City of Maple Ridge TO: FROM: mapleridge.ca His Worship, Michael Morden and Members of Council Chief Administrative Officer MEETING DATE: FILE NO: MEETING: March 31, 2020 09-4560-20 Council SUBJECT: Maple Ridge Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 7626-2020 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: In late 2019, Council directed staff to bring forward a report to implement the Bylaw Notice Dispute Adjudication system, commonly known as BN or BEN. This ticketing and dispute mechanism will gain Officer and administrative efficiencies in processing bylaw violations. The Local Government Bylaw Notice Enforcement Act (the "Act") provides local government the ability to issue Bylaw Notices and establish a local Bylaw Notice Dispute Adjudication system, which replaces the Provincial Court in resolving disputes for minor municipal bylaw violations in areas such as parking, animal control, wildlife and vector, business licensing, building, signage, noise, tree preservation, zoning and fire prevention. Currently the City of Maple Ridge uses the court-based model where disputes are dealt with in the Provincial Court system. Within the current model, nearly all City bylaws are enforced by either Notice of Bylaw Infraction (Parking), Municipal Ticket Information (MTI), or long form charges prosecuted under the Offence Act. The current court-based process is complex, resource intensive, lengthy and costly. With the exception of parking related matters, the majority of bylaw violations are primarily nuisance related and the requirements for presenting evidence in Provincial Court is very cumbersome. Furthermore, MTl's and subsequent disputes must be personally served, whereas the Bylaw Notice has other service options, including by regular mail. As a result, the legal costs to prosecute these tickets, including staff time to prepare reports, legal counsel and witness preparation is quite high. In addition, the Provincial Court has limited hearing times available for the City to pursue bylaw violation disputes through the court process. Adoption of the Maple Ridge Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw will allow City staff to issue tickets more efficiently and address disputes in a fair and equitable manner. RECOMMENDATION(S): 1. That Maple Ridge Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 7626-2020 be given first, second and third readings; and 2. That a Council Policy that sets out the authority for Screening Officers attached as Appendix Ill be approved. DISCUSSION: a) Background Context: D0C#2406483
In October 2003, in order to address the use of court time for minor bylaw violations, the Province of British Columbia enacted the Local Government Bylaw Notice Enforcement Act which created a framework for a non-judicial system for local governments to deal with bylaw enforcement disputes. Under the Act, local governments may adopt a bylaw to establish a Bylaw Notice Dispute Adjudication system which largely replaces the Provincial Court as the venue for resolving disputes of minor municipal bylaw offences. The legislation was developed by the Province in response to issues and concerns raised over the previous 10-15 year period by the Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM), the Hughes Commission on Access to Justice and the Chief Judges Task Group of Sitting Justices of the Peace, with respect to needed reforms to bylaw enforcement. The legislation addressed concerns related to the costly, time-consuming and complex nature of previously available enforcement tools. Since the adoption of the Act, over 50 municipalities in British Columbia, including our neighbouring cities, have adopted this adjudication model. In March 2011, the City of Maple Ridge Council of the day considered implementing the Bylaw Notice Dispute Adjudication system. In preparation and as per regulation, a letter was sent to the Ministry of the Attorney General on March 9, 2011. By way of Order in the Legislature, the City of Maple Ridge was added to the Provincial Roster under the Bylaw Notice Enforcement Act Regulation on May 1, 2011. A copy of the roster is attached as Appendix II. However, Council deferred the recommendation. The goal of a Bylaw Notice Dispute Adjudication system is to create a simple, fair, and cost-effective system for dealing with minor bylaw infractions. To meet this goal, the adjudication model will: • Eliminate the requirement for personal service; • Establish a dedicated forum for resolving local bylaw enforcement disputes; . • Use a dispute resolution-based approach to obtaining independently adjudicate decisions; • Avoid the unnecessary attendance of witnesses; • Avoid the need to hire legal counsel; and • Promote the timely resolution of bylaw enforcement disputes. A comparison of both dispute frameworks has resulted in improved and timely service to residents in municipalities where the Bylaw Notice Dispute Adjudication system is in place. The table below highlights some of the key points: Feature Current (Court-Based) BN Dispute Adjudication Ticket Service Officer must be able to prove Service methods include via personal service of MTI. mail, in person, on vehicle or Maximum Penalty: $1000. left at property (mailbox, etc.). Maximum Penalty $500. Dispute Request Upon receipt of an MTI, an Upon receipt of a Bylaw Notice, individual must either pay or an individual must either pay request a Court date within 14 or request dispute adjudication days. The Court notifies the within 14 days. The disputant by a Notice. Court municipality determines how times vary and are usually dispute requests are made heard within 6 to 12 months. and arranges the Hearing (e.g., in writing, in person). Hearing Process Hearings are conducted in Hearings are conducted by Provincial Court by Judicial independent Adjudicators at Justices of the Peace (JJP). D0C#2406483
JJP's may cancel or reduce City Hall. Adjudicators may fines. uphold or cancel a fine. Conduct of Hearings Individuals appear in person or Parties to the adjudication may by agent; officers appear in be heard in person or by agent, person. in writing (including email), or by telephone. Officers may appear in person, in writing, or by telephone. Dispute Settlement Due to the limited Court Disputes can be settled in less availability, MTI disputes can than 60 days. take over a year to be heard. Use of Fees The Court-based system does A municipality can charge up to not allow for the application of $25 to individuals who fees by the municipality. unsuccessfully dispute a ticket. A municipality may also impose a surcharge in addition to the penalty amount after a specified amount of time. Hearing Outcome A Judicial Justice of the Peace The Adjudicator may only will consider the determine whether or not a circumstances surrounding the bylaw contravention occurred MTI and the history of the as alleged. They cannot defendant, as well may impose reduce the penalty amount. a fine within the minimum and The determination of an maximum fine amounts Adjudicator can only be permitted by the bylaw. appealed on a question of law or lack of jurisdiction. Implementing this model for enforcing minor bylaw violations will also provide the City of Maple Ridge with a more effective dispute system. Key improvement areas will be: • Improved service to citizens; • Improved enforcement tools; • Increased revenue and operating efficiencies; and • Reduced court dependency. To ensure consistency and discretion in maintaining the Bylaw Notice Dispute Adjudication system, it is recommended by UBCM and the Attorney General's Office that a Screening Officer Policy be established which sets out the grounds for cancellation by Screening Officers. Screening Officers would have the authority to cancel Bylaw Notices for reasons such as errors made when issuing the Bylaw Notice (e.g. incorrect date, licence plate, location, or vehicle make), a duplicate Bylaw Notice was inadvertently issued for the same contravention, the vehicle was exempt, or for compassionate reasons. Qualification and coordination of Adjudicators are dealt with by the Court Services Branch of the Ministry of Attorney General. Under Section 15 of the Local Government Bylaw Notice Enforcement Act, it is the responsibility of the Deputy Attorney General to appoint qualified, independent Adjudicators to the system who will then hear and determine disputes. Adjudicators must also meet D0C#2406483
prescribed qualifications and must not be an employee of, or hold an elected office in a local government. This criteria provides the basis for an objective adjudication system separate from local government. The selection process for Adjudicators, as well as instructions to Adjudicators when hearing disputes, are also prescribed by regulation in order to maintain consistency, neutrality and fairness. b) Citizen/Customer Implications: This system will create efficiencies to the public for Bylaw Notice dispute resolutions. c) Alternatives: Defer consideration of the Bylaw Notice Dispute Adjudication system. To date, there has only been one constitutional challenge filed in Supreme Court, and the Bylaw Notice Dispute Adjudication system was upheld. Staff feel very confident that this scheme will assist in improving the overall management of issuing tickets and any potential disputes. d) Financial lmplication(s): Based on experiences in other municipalities, it is expected the cost of operating and managing this model, and the related processing of disputed tickets, would be offset by the fines collected and would not necessarily result in additional operating costs to the City. CONCLUSIONS: The Bylaw Notice Dispute Adjudication system has potential application to a variety of bylaws, and was specifically designed to deal effectively with minor bylaw infractions. A Bylaw Notice Dispute Adjudication system would provide an additional tool or mechanism for the City to achieve compliance with bylaws in a more efficient manner. The Municipal Ticket Information system would still remain in place for more serious offences, which contain higher fine amounts to reflect the seriousness of those offences. We will also ensure the public is notified of this new scheme through regular means. Preparedby:MichelleOrstti Director, Bylaw & Licensing Services ~ Approved by: Christine Carter, M.PL, MCIP, RPP GM Planning & Development Services Concurrence: ltL~ Jb--, Chief Administrative Officer Appendix I -Maple Ridge Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 7626-2020 Appendix II -Local Government Roster -Excerpt from Bylaw Notice Enforcement Act Regulations Appendix II -Screening Officer Policy D0C#2406483
APPENDIX I City of Maple Ridge Bylaw Noticy linforcement ~; Bylaw No. 7626 -2020 1
Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 Part 6 Part 7 Part 8 Part 9 Part 10 Part 11 Part 12 City of Maple Ridge Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 7626 -2020 Table of Contents Citation ............................................................................................................................ 1 ~:~~~i~i~!~::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::>::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::~ Bylaw Contraventions ..................................................................................................... 1 Penalties .......................................................................................................................... 1 Period for Paying or Disputing Notice ............................................................................ 2 Bylaw Notice Dispute Adjudication Registry ..... ::': ... ~ .................................................... 2 Screening Officers ....................................... ,.~~;;-( ............................ \-......................... 3 Powers, Duties, and Functions of Scree9ing Officer ...................... ~ ... \. .................... 3 Bylaw Compliance_ Officers ................... ".::·················,:;.·(l······················v················4 Form of Bylaw Not1ce .................................... ;,··'•··":i·'·'/·················································4 Schedules ....................................................... · ............ ? ..................................................... 4 Schedule A -Designated Bylc!WCoqtraventions and Penalties .................................... 6 Schedule B -City of Maple Ridge:Corn liance Agreement... ....................................... .40 1
City of Maple Ridge Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 7626 -2020 A bylaw for the purpose of issuing Bylaw Notice Enforcement tickets for the enforcement of Municipal bylaws. WHEREAS, the Local Government Bylaw Notice Enforcement Act, SBC 2003, c. 60, as amended (the "Act"), provides that a local government may deal with the contravention of a bylaw by bylaw notice; NOW THEREFORE, the Municipal Council of the City of Maple Ridge enacts as follows: Part 1 Citation · 1.1 This bylaw may be cited as "Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 7626 -2020". 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 Definitions 3.1 In this bylaw unless the context otherwise requires, each of the following words has the meaning set out below: "Act" means the Local Government Bylaw Notice Enforcement Act; "City" means the City of Maple Ridge; and "Registry" means the City of Maple Ridge Bylaw Notice Dispute Adjudication Registry established under Section 7 of this Bylaw. 3.2 Other terms used in this Bylaw have the same meaning as defined terms in the Act. Part 4 Bylaw Contraventions 4.1 The bylaw contraventions designated in Schedule A may be dealt with by bylaw notice. Part 5 Penalties 5.1 The penalty for a contravention referred to in section 4.1 is as follows: 1
Part 6 6.1 6.2 6.3 Part 7 7.1 a) Subject to subsections (b) to (e), the Penalty amount set out in column A1 of Schedule A; b) If received by the City within fourteen (14) days of the person receiving or being presumed to have received the bylaw notice, the penalty is the Early Payment Penalty set out in column A2 of Schedule A; c) If more than twenty-eight (28) days after the person received or is presumed to have received the bylaw notice, the penalty is subject to a late payment surcharge in addition to the Penalty under subsection (a), and is the Late Payment Penalty set out in column A3 of Schedule A; or d) Notwithstanding section 7.3, if a person sough adj,ication of a bylaw notice within the time specified in section 6.1, but the adjudicator ordered that the penalty set out in the bylaw notice is due and payable and the::rpe1so'7i,t:tas rot paid the penalty referred to in the bylaw notice within twenty-eight (28) d~ys, afte'Nhe date the adjudicator ordered that such penalty is due and payable, that penalty refe?rejto in the bylaw notice shall be increased to the Late Payment Penalty set out in ·,c, umn A3 of Schedule A; ~ e) If paid under a compliance agreement, the penalty may be reduced as provided under column A4 of Schedule A. /-~-,~. ~ .. <·c"~, \ ~~{{:: '·b,,.,~,~h Period for Paying or Disputirig Notjce· .... ~ ··,, ... A person who receives a-bylaw notiCf'i:nust,7 1 1, ourteen (14) days of the date on which the person received or·is presumed to have--r'&9eived the bylaw notice: < w ; a) Pay the p~ty; or · · \ b) Request disp~e adjudieatj~n''bY filling in the appropriate portion of the bylaw notice indicating either a payment or,aitlispute and delivering it, or causing it to be delivered rmc1~d, to the City of Maple Ridge City Hall. . . ' ,e_erson may pay·\ e,,indicate_j>penalty more than fourteen (14) days after receiving the bylaw notlc~, in accordance, with section 5(a) and subject to the late payment surcharge under s~\idh45(c), but notpJrson may dispute the bylaw notice more than fourteen (14) days after receivin'\the bylaw no ke. Pursuant tq,lheiequirements of Section 25 of the Act, where a person was not served personally with/a bylaw notice and advises the City that they did not receive a copy of the original bylaw notice, the time limit for responding to a bylaw notice under section 5 and section 6(a) and (b) of this Bylaw does not begin to run until a copy of the bylaw notice is re-delivered to that person in accordance with the Act. Bylaw Notice Dispute Adjudication Registry The Registry is established as a bylaw notice dispute adjudication system in accordance with the Act to resolve disputes in relation to bylaw notices. 2
7.2 The civic address of the Registry is 11995 Haney Place, Maple Ridge, BC V2X 6A9. 7.3 Every person who is unsuccessful in a dispute adjudication in relation to a bylaw notice or a compliance agreement under the dispute adjudication system established under this section, must pay the City an additional fee of $25 for the purpose of the City recovering the costs of the adjudication system. Part 8 Screening Officers 8.1 The position of Screening Officer I and Screening Officer II are established. fr 8.2 The following are designated classes of persons that may ,e appointed as Screening Officer I Part 9 9.1 and Screening Officer II: a) Director, Bylaw & Licensing Services; b) Manager, Bylaw & Licensing Services; c) Senior Bylaw Compliance Officer; d) Administrative Assistant,. l e) Council may appoint sh :Officers from these classes of persons by name, or office or otherwise. Powers, Duties,,and F.unctions o 7creening O icer ' " ~ ",,,., "'\ The powers, dutiet and functions of Sc'r~'ening Officers are as set out in the Act, and include the following: "' \' \J ,"'"~here.requested by the person·against whom a contravention is alleged, communicate nformat'lbi::i respecting the nature of the contravention, the provision of the bylaw contraveneo,the facts on which the contravention alleged is based, the penalty for a contraventi9ni,and the,fee or fees payable in relation to the bylaw notice enforcement process; b) , or:nmunicatelwith any or all of the following for the purposes of performing their fbo~tions1Jrid'er this Bylaw or the Act: the person against whom a contravention is alleged or their representative. ii. the officer issuing the bylaw notice. iii. the complainant or their representative. iv. the City's staff regarding the disputant's history of bylaw compliance. c) Review the City's records regarding the disputant's history of bylaw compliance; 3
d) Prepare and enter into compliance agreements in accordance with the Act and City policies and guidelines, with persons who dispute bylaw notices, including establishing terms and conditions for compliance that the Screening Officer considers necessary or advisable, including time periods for payment of penalties and compliance with the bylaw (Screening Officer II only); e) Provide for payment of a reduced penalty if a compliance agreement is entered into, as provided in column A4 of Schedule A; and f) Cancel bylaw notices in accordance with the Act and City policies and guidelines. 9.2 The bylaw contraventions in relation to which a Screening Officer may enter into compliance agreements are designated in column A4 of Schedule A. 9.3 The maximum term of a compliance agreement is one year. Part 10 Bylaw Compliance Officers 10.1 Persons acting as any of the following are designate as Bylaw ComRJiance Officers for the purposes of this Bylaw and the Act: a) Members of the Royal Cana'dian Mounted eolice; ,\,, ·"k., Yee •• • __ ;, b) Senior Bylaw Compliance, 1cer and''Bylaw Cci'mplic;1nce Officers appointed pursuant to ~~ .if the Community Charter; ';,,,, ? " ,,,,,=-· ,. '•, ' ' • -":' ~r,'· -.~ .\ • c) Parking /ers apno1~ted pursuant to the Community Charter; d) Local· ssistants tot~ · )Fire Com1issioner under Section 6 of the Fire Services Act; ' ""'· f) ,Q_ir.~.~tor and M~n;iger o yl:q~'~ ~icensing Services, Building Officials, ~nin:,al Control Officers, Pound Keepers, City Environment staff or other persons acting in another capacity'or,:i behalf, .of the City, properly delegated by Council for the purpose of enforcerrien'tof oneor·more of its bylaws, pursuant to the Community Charter. \ \ orm of Bylaw No~ice l 11.1 The City may,from time to time provide for the form or forms of the bylaw notice, provided the bylaw notic~plies with Section 4 of the Act. Part 12 Schedules 12.1 The following schedules are attached to and form part of this Bylaw: (a) Schedule A -Designated Bylaw Contraventions and Penalties (b) Schedule B -Compliance Agreement 4
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Schedule A Designated Bylaw Contraventions and Penalties Part 1 A4 A2 A3 Compliance Ai Early Late Agreement Bylaw No. Section(s) Description Penalty Payment Payment Available Amount Maximum 50% Reduction p// Penalty in Penalty Amount Where Compliance Agreement is Shown as "Yes· •>A:nim;:irqor;itrol and Licencing Bylaw No/6908·2012?. > . ·;;/k ·''~;r·.:f\:t if · 0 '' 61 + [q,;';1'c\tvffk\'"' tr; . " /( '''v .4' 6908 5.1.3(c) Refuse to comply with $300 1/;/$2'5°' $350 No Animal Control Officer ·4' Interfere with Animal Control $330"/ ' ' 6908 5.1.3(d) Officer $250 ~:f $350 No 6908 6.1.1 More than 3 dogs /$150 $100 ',;;$200 Yes 6908 6.2.1 Fail to obtain licence 4 $150 A $100 $20Q, No 6908 6.2.7 Fail to display licence $100:>+ 4/ #'$75 $125 No 6908 7.1.1 Animal at-large $150 %,A ?' $100 $200 No 6908 7.2.1 Fail to remove excremerir ·~."' $150 ' ' $100 $200 No 6908 7.3.2(a) Fail to provide food and~ :~'% '${50 $250 No .· >,$200 water I'"' ·,~ Fail to provideclean food .• $150"'··,,,,h ' \ 6908 7.3.2(b) [}+ •• $100 $200 No and water recepta,cles \ ,fiA; y"!4 6908 7.3.2(c) Fail to sufficiently exercise B I \4~!~ ""<,;.,$100 $200 No 6908 7.3.2(d) Fail to provide necessary $400 $500 No vete,r:inary care r 1 Fail to provide appropriate ··11 '\ $200 $300 6908 7.3.3(a) ' ,,,,, ·$250 No shelter"' " ~ "' ~.~,, \f 6908 7.3.3(b) Fail to allow sufficient space~ ">1$250 $200 $300 No / Fail to .provide protection 'v\,' 6908 7.3.3(cy"' ,r'"' $250 $200 $300 No 'from,sun, '\ 6908 7.3.44 ,l/ Fail to 'k~ep,?helter,,clean $250 $200 $300 No 6908 ~~ Cause ani'{1al\to be tieg.to $300 $250 $350 No 7.3.5, choke collar \ 6908 7.4.1(a) ' Fail to provide fresh air $250 $200 $300 No "Ventilation I 1 ·, 6908 7.4.1(b) ",Encloseq,spqce exceeds 30 $250 $200 $300 No degree~(Celsius 6908 7.4.2 Fail'to ~cOnfine in a pen $250 $200 $300 No outside the vehicle 6908 7.7.1(a) Fail to confine an aggressive $450 $400 $500 No dog indoors 6908 7.7.1(c) Enclosure contrary to bylaw $300 $250 $350 No 6908 7.7.1(d) Leash more than 1.5 m. $150 $100 $200 No 6908 7.7.2(a) Fail to muzzle an aggressive $300 $250 $350 No dog 6908 7.7.2(b) Fail to tattoo aggressive dog $200 $150 $250 No 6908 7.7.2(c) Fail to post warning signs $300 $250 $350 No 6908 7.7.2(f) Fail to notify when $300 $250 $350 No aggressive dog at large 6
Part 1 A4 A2 A3 Compliance A1 Early Late Agreement Bylaw No. Section(s) Description Penalty Payment Payment Available Amount Maximum 50% Reduction Penalty Penalty in Penalty Amount Where Compliance Agreement is Shown as "Yes" 6908 7.8.1 Fail to secure area for guard $200 $150 $250 No dog 6908 7.8.2(a) Guard dog sign not visible $200 $150 $250 No 6908 7.8.2(b) Guard dog sign improperly $200 $1:9, $250 No posted Fail to register guard dog $200 ,# y $250 6908 7.8.3(a) address $15~ No 6908 7.8.3(b) Fail to register guard dog $200 ,I~ /$150~ $250 No hours / 6908 7.8.3(c) Fail to register guard dog $2,Q.~~I $150 ~ ,~250 No licence number "' ' 6908 7.8.3(d} Fail to register owner /$200 $150 ,$25,0 No Fail to provide change of '$450 l/f/~$400 'I: ,,, 6908 7.8.4 information $500 No ...... 6908 9.1.1(a) Sell prohibited animal $450' '~{ 7 $400 $500 No Keep, breed or sell wolf('::·· ... I 6908 9.1.1(b) ·,,.,,,,, $450 $400 $500 No cross 6908 10.1.1 More than six cats \ \' ' $150 ,/$100 $200 Yes 6908 11.1.2(a) Livestock on Highway \\ $200">,,," $150 $250 No 6908 11.1.2(b) Livestock in R.ublicPlace \ %, $200·,,, '>,,,,,_$150 $250 No 6908 12.1 Boarding dogsL,.;; ;1::s>. \ ;\,/$150 ~'$100 $200 No 6908 13.1.1(a) Fail to j:JOcl,Jment information \ ($450 $400 $500 No 6908 13.1.1{e) Fail J6 p,i;ovide suffici~trt care ", '$450 $400 $500 No 6908 13.1.2(b) Fail to keep clean c_age';,,_ \$450 $400 $500 No 6908 13.2.1 Fail to segregate)lf cJnlm9l';[t ,, $jl-50 $400 $500 No 6908 13.3.1(b)(i) . .fail to promptl/t(eat animar<r ;i };>$450 $400 $500 No 6908 13.4.1(a)+" ,.Fail to-keep rei'gister $450 $400 $500 No 6908 13.6.;L(~)" Fail'to,post notice)/> $450 $400 $500 No 6908 13,6'.1(b) Fail to po,st'signs ·,'if;fn,. $450 $400 $500 No 6908 13.7.,1(c)t Sell prohibited animal1)fY7 $450 $400 $500 No 6908 13.7.:t(c)v, Sell unaltered animal $450 $400 $500 No 'V 7
Part 2 A4 A2 A3 Compliance Ai Early Late Agreement Bylaw No. Section(s) Description Penalty Payment Payment Available Amount Maximum 50% Reduction in Penalty Penalty Penalty Amount Where Compliance Agreement is Shown as "Yes• ~iBUilding Bylaw ,No. 6925-2012,,.+i ' ,, ,;, ,,)/ ,, ,,, Hi '" / er,""" <iPu,~L ii\;w;\:1Z,t'W~;g'.ld'' "' ,, ; ':;f<p: 01 6925 6.1 Construction without permit $250 $200 $300 No 6925 6.2 Demolish structure without $250 $200,. $300 No permit ,,# ;, 6925 6.3 Move structure without permit $250 $209/ $300 No 6925 6.4 Occupy structure without $350 s1~i~o, $400 No permit 6925 6.5 Tamper with posted notice $250 A l+r $20Clc,,ct''· $300 No Work contrary to approved $250/ #' . $200 '1,,, " 6925 6.6 ';,. $300 No plans ,I 1%: "" Obstruct entry of a Building $4?o " 6925 6.7 di${00 0"'1'$500 No Official " ' >,{: '} Fail to fill in excavation within $45~ [??'$400 ·,v 6925 17.5 60 days $500 No 6925 20.1 Non-compliance with saf~ $450 ,,.$400 $500 No standards >,,, 6925 20.3.1 Fail to keep plans on proper:tY,, 4t, ,, , ''.$2PO '\ $150 $250 No 6925 20.3.2 Fail to post civic address 'i,\ ,,,,$;?00>:,;,,, $150 $250 No 6925 22.5 Fail to obtain buiJding inspection //. -,, '(""., \g4~r 1:;,l".r$ v $250 No 6925 22.8 Fail to obtain electrical '\ inspecticfn,,/'' '\ \;,f(J200 $150 $250 No 6925 22.9 Fail to obtaJn plumbing 5,,,,~'"" \,$250 $200 $300 No inspection , *" ., ~< ,i 6925 22.10 Fail to obtain, a"gas inspection.~, #\,,"$450 $400 $500 No "''FaiTtor~move existing '"'Fe,' 6925 2~~ dwelling~, $450 $400 $500 No 6925 28,/ Constructa pool without a $450 $400 $500 No permit \f \ , ;r 6925 28.3 .' '),,., Fail to enclos~ pool ' $450 $400 $500 No 6925 28.4 <1;> ,,Fail to maintajripool enclosure $450 $400 $500 No 6925 28.5 '''<{ 1,Fa.il to keep pool/gate latched $450 $400 $500 No 6925 29.1 'Hlumbing syst~m altered $200 $150 $250 No 6925 29.2 PIUQ1bing'lopated outside lot $250 $200 $300 No 6925 29.3 Plumb~,,storm drain installed without permission $200 $150 $250 No 6925 29.4 Plumbing installed without $200 $150 $250 No permit 6925 32.3 Fail to comply with Stop Work $450 $400 $500 No notice 6925 32.5 Fail to comply with Do Not $450 $400 $500 No Occupy notice 8
Part 3 A4 A2 A3 Compliance A1 Early Late Agreement Bylaw No. Section(s) Description Penalty Payment Payment Available Amount Maximum 50% Reduction in Penalty Penalty Penalty Amount Where Compliance Agreement is Shown as "Yes• ~Jiusi;t1e5$ ~icencing and Regulation 13}'.lawi;lNj'. 681.&2Q11i: "'!iis:.;'~ ' " y '';Ji;;'.,)'ifii},, ,', :0: '01 'ilt,,,,, ,{ s F '+w wlslr<,I> I1N1~,w / 6815 6.1.1(a) No business licence $300 $250 $350 No 6815 6.2.3 Failure to get approval $200 $159" a. $250 No 6815 6.6.1 Fail to renew licence $300 $250/ $350 No 6815 6.8.1 Fail to post licence $200 /'$150 $250 No 6815 6.9.1(a) Fail to permit inspection of $300 }(;>$259 $350 No premises A.. ,.,:.:;: Permit person under 19 ;' ' $400 "'"\ 6815 7.1.1 $4~0/,i,;F lut,, $500 No years ¥ ··S·c'"'· Display depiction of a sexual y F/ ,, '·, 6815 7.1.2 ,§$450 $400 '\$500 No act ' ' ,<''>;; ,,,zs>:'",,, Open business between 12 $45t, IA/"~$400 ·\;/ 6815 7.3.1(g) $500 No midnight and 7 am '1 ·:,,,,,_.;/' 6815 7.4.3 Fail to keep premises in&,[l;irn $200 I\, $150 $250 No clean condition h, 6815 7.4.5{c) Fail to keep record 11;};\'"l "<:'1;t$200 $150 $250 No 6815 7.4.5(d) Fail to produce register \J\, '~<$200,h $150 $250 No 6815 7.4.5(g) Permit entry to be erased ·1,m $9"5Q,,;o, :';1,, $400 $500 No 6815 7.6.2(a) Fail to prm,::ide'!d~ntification 't\ 1~,, .,;${1-,5b "•+, 1,<f )$400 $500 No 6815 7.6.3(a) EmploY,,P,Oriurid~[&r year~.< ,,,,, ., " '" '1!11Jjit~~50 $400 $500 No 6815 7.6.3(b) Operfbusiness betwe~d 12 '\@450 $400 $500 No midnightand 8 arn/,:l """>,,,,,, \ ' 6815 7.7.1 Permit person,l,J~der 19-42,\4;s, l;il,$~50 $400 $500 No ''; ,,17 ~ ,y•"' years "'{{JD,,:;:" . 6815 1/ij&#W' 7.8.:J3) "Employ'person'cirider 19 year~ ' 'C••• .,, $450 $400 $500 No ,ef, ' Permit person under 19, 6815 7.8.1~)' "\; \ 'y $450 $400 $500 No years , ' 6815 7.9.1 ' ,, Fail to post sign $200 $150 $250 No 6815 7.10.3 ~,,' \Eail to comply fith requirements/ $200 $150 $250 No 6815 7.10.4(a)(i) 'rvJore,than 20 dogs $300 $250 $350 No 6815 7.10.4(a)(ii) Operate outside permitted houJ,1'' $300 $250 $350 No 6815 7.10.4(a)(iii) Discharge odorous matter $450 $400 $500 No 6815 7.19.3(b) Fail to shut off sound $450 $400 $500 No 6815 7.21.1(b) Failure to produce licence $300 $250 $350 No 6815 7.21.1(c) Fail to display photo $450 $400 $500 No identification 6815 7.21.1(d) Peddle between 6 pm and 9 am $450 $400 $500 No 6815 7.23.6(a) Failure to maintain report $450 $400 $500 No Dispose of second hand 6815 7.23.10(a) article prior to 30 days after $450 $400 $500 No receipt 9
Part 3 A4 A2 A3 Compliance A1 Early Late Agreement Bylaw No. Section(s) Description Penalty Payment Payment Available Amount Maximum 50% Reduction in Penalty Penalty Penalty Amount Where Compliance Agreement is Shown as "Yes• 6815 7.23.13(d) Buy second hand article from $450 $400 $500 No person under 18 years 6815 7.23.14 Buy second hand article $300 $250 $350 No between 6 pm and 6 am A 7.24.1(b) Offer services of a social 6815 escort under the age of 19 $450 $400 y $500 No years " 6815 7.27.1(b) Permit tobacco products to $300 $350 No be visible 6815 7.27.1(c) Sell tobacco to person under $45~ No 19 years /' 6815 7.28.1(a) Possess shark fin products ,,$450 No 10
Part 4 A4 A2 A3 Compliance A1 Agreement Bylaw No. Section(s) Description Penalty Early Late Available Amount Payment Payment Maximum 50% Penalty Penalty Reduction in Penalty Amount Where Compliance Agreement is Shown as "Yes" $50 $35 /{::~ $75 No 5756 11 Unsterilized Cat $50 $351:,/ $75 No 5756 12 Unsterilized Cat at Large $75 ,$50/ $100 No 11
Part 5 A4 A2 A3 Compliance A1 Early Late Agreement Bylaw No. Section(s) Description Penalty Payment Payment Available Amount Maximum 50% Reduction Penalty Penalty in Penalty Amount Where Compliance Agreement is Shown as "Yes• Drinking Water Conservation Plan Bylaw No. 7 425-2018 7425 6.1 No automatic shut off device $250 $200 $300 No 7425 6.2 Unnecessary water run off $250 $20~Y" $300 No 7425 6.3 Water artificial turf $250 $2001" $300 No 7425 6.4 Hose run unnecessarily $250 /$200 $300 No 7425 6.5 Faulty irrigation system $250 $200 $300 No 7425 Schedule 1, Unauthorized Watering $250 $300 No Part 1 7425 Schedule 1, Unauthorized Watering No Part 2 12
Part 6 A4 A2 A3 Compliance A1 Early Late Agreement Bylaw No. Section(s) Description Penalty Payment Payment Available Amount Maximum 50% Reduction Penalty Penalty in Penalty Amount Where Compliance Agreement is Shown as "Yes" ,,Fire Prevention Bylaw No. 4111-1988 4111 1111 Fail to Obey Order $450 $500 No 4111 1121 Obstruct Fire Escape $450 ' $500 No 4111 11129 Impede Fire Fighter $450 $500 No 4111 11132 Run over Hose $450 $500 No 4111 IX64(a) Fail to Flush Hydrant $450 $500 No 4111 IX64(b) Fail to Service Hydrant $450 $500 No 4111 IX64(c) Hydrant Obstructed $450 ,$500 No 13
Part 7 A4 A2 A3 Compliance A1 Early Late Agreement Bylaw No. Section(s) Description Penalty Payment Payment Available Amount Maximum 50% Reduction in Penalty Penalty Penalty Amount Where Compliance Agreement is Shown as "Yes• '''l?.ireworks Bylaw No. 6279-2004 y z .,, ) '{ ·'' xf " >,t 6279 11(3) Discharge fireworks without $450 $400 / $500 No permit 6279 11(4) Fail to surrender fireworks $450 $400 / $500 No 6279 111(18) Unlawful storage $450 $4001" $500 No 6279 111(20) Improper storage $450 ""A$400 $500 No 6279 111(21) Smoke in storage area $450 " 7$400" $500 No 6279 IV(22) Sell to minor $450 ~ ' $400 " $500 No 6279 IV(23) Minor possessing fireworks $450 w $400 ' 1-. $500 No Fireworks display without ff ,. 6279 V(24) }450 $4~0 $500 No permit " '\ ,, Discharge fireworks contrary $450, 4',# $400 V 6279 V(25) to distance requirements $500 No 6279 V(26) Audience closer than 45,m., $450 "$400 $500 No 6279 V(27) Improper fireworks ~450 $~~0 $500 No proJect1on ""· 6279 V(29) Fail to safely dispose of $4-SO>:·,,>,,. $400\ $500 No fireworks i-. ,,t "" .. '"" V 6279 V(30) Wind velocitfgreater'\an 10km/hr. ,I''···, '\ \.$1st l<i ...... , "«\.,.;,, '""$~00 $500 No Person'under 21 years i,n \ \ 6279 V(32) '$450 $400 $500 No charge of display X i "1 "'"\. 6279 V(33) Less than'two operators.,.,,,,~ $4,50 $400 $500 No 6279 V(34) Insufficient fire extin'guisher$ ""'·$!J-50 $400 $500 No · ~Fail,to hold valid liability . '"' y' 6279 V(35) ,,._ ~$450 $400 $500 No ''insuran·ce "''> 14
Bylaw No. Section(s) Description Part8 A1 Penalty Amount 'Grqw Operation, Health, Nuisance and Safety Bylaw No. 6274--2004 . 6274 3 Disconnect meter $450 6274 4 Divert exhaust vents $450 6274 6 Alter a structure $250 6274 7(e) No permit $250 6274 9(a) Obstruct building official $450 6274 9(b) Remove notice $450 ' A 6274 10(a) Cause nuisance $450 ,..I Permit unsightly matter to / !Y/ 6274 10(b) $25b/if accumulate / Fail to undertake action I ,/ 6274 12 directed by Fire Chief $450 6274 13 Refuse entry /I 6274 14 Fail to inspect 6274 15(a) Fail to notify District 15 A2 Early Payment Penalty $400 $400 ,/ $200 / $2007 /$,fl-OQ ?$400'',, ' .4 /$;PO /$400 / $400 $400 . A3 Late Payment Penalty $500 $500 $300 $300 $500 $500 $500 $300 ,, $50Q_,J> $500 $500 $500 A4 Compliance Agreement Available Maximum 50% Reduction in Penalty Amount Where Compliance Agreement is Shown as "Yes· No No No No No No No No No No No No
Part 9 A4 A2 A3 Compliance A1 Agreement Bylaw No. Section(s) Description Penalty Early Late Available Amount Payment Payment Maximum 50% Penalty Penalty Reduction in Penalty Amount Where Compliance Agreement is Shown as "Yes· 1';;1/lighwaYi&TrafficByli;iw No. p704-200!:l,f!@ ... '.:'c$,,A Jfa , ,, ' .. ,.,,, ,,,,,;;,::;:~ ";'It, ,, ;0,t; tCf"' ,/\ ·,,,,,ct, ».':':<\]0!:.\i@f!ii!t ;!!!"'°5 11b, :cr:::::::c:-i,: ,, ,:,:J 6704 7.0 Drive on trail $100 $75 ' $125 No Obstruct vehicles or . 6704 10.1 pedestrians $75 $50 $100 No f 6704 10.2 Cross highway at a location $50 ,$35 ,., $75 No other than crosswalk 6704 11.1 (a) Park on sidewalk $50 A/t V $35 '"' ' $75 No " 6704 11.1(b) Park within 3m of driveway $50{ ;.f' $35 ' ,,$75 No Park within 6m of A$§9/ ·,, ~ 6704 11.1 (c) intersection $35 '\$75 No ,, ccY / ,,,, ' Park within 5 m of fire $100 "I v 6704 11.1 (d) hydrant ~ $125, No , , : / 6704 11.1 (e) Park within 6m of crosswqlk $50' g; 5 $75 No 6704 11.1 (f) Park within 6m of stop sign"'·,,,, $50 ~4.); It. $35 $75 No 6704 11.1 (i) (i) Park vehicle for sale on "\\'\:::,, highway . ,,,'$50 '''4,, ,, ,,, l'<'f, $35 $75 No 6704 11.1(i)(ii) Repair vehicle on a highway, \ $50 "-':,,h $3$/ $75 No 6704 11.1 (i) (iii) Display signs oncad::ijghway \ '!\. /$50 ,,, "'·$35 $75 No 6704 11.1 (i) (iv) Selling aµ:icles!Oh ~igh~ay V $50 '"'•"$35 $75 No 6704 11.1 U) Obstn)ct tf,a'ffic '1: l \ (, $75 $50 $100 No 6704 11.1 (k) Double park Jc, .. ,$ \ '$50 $35 $75 No 6704 11.1 (n) Park ir(bus zone ,,,l;f]i\!h, \$50 $35 $75 No 6704 11.1 (o) Park on 'path ,,,#' jJ;Y' '<JJ;,f ,,'.' '>,, $50 $35 $75 No 6704 11.1 (p) Obstruct highwav/fane "/) dq;}7 $50 $35 $75 No """''' 6704 11.1 (q).#' >'' ·Angle Park ,;;t,lli>,, $50 $35 $75 No 6704 11.1 (r) ,/·' Park on wrqng side> $50 $35 $75 No 6704 11,1(s) Park ovEk_30cm from c'ur.b $50 $35 $75 No 't ~;."' Park contrary to painted lines 6704 11.1{t), $50 $35 $75 No on highway\ ' ' 6704 11.1(u) ''\, ",Park contrary to prohibition $50 $35 $75 No 6704 11.1 (v) '\, Overtime parki'ng $50 $35 $75 No 6704 11.1(w) 'Overtime' parking/fail to $50 $35 $75 No '\,c_ . \,/' if regi,ster ;P 6704 11.1 (x) Park contrary to restriction $50 $35 $75 No 6704 11.1 (z) Park over 72 hours $75 $50 $100 No 6704 11.1 (aa) Park over length vehicle $100 $75 $125 No 6704 11.1 (bb) Park vehicle over 5500 kgs $200 $150 $250 No GVW 6704 11.1 (cc) Park in Disabled zone $100 $75 $150 No 6704 11.1 (dd) Park in commercial loading $75 $50 $100 No zone 6704 11.1 (ee) Park in passenger loading $50 $35 $75 No zone 6704 11.1 (ff) Park on highway without $50 $35 $75 No curbs 16
Part 9 A4 A2 A3 Compliance A1 Agreement Bylaw No. Section(s) Description Penalty Early Late Available Amount Payment Payment Maximum 50% Penalty Penalty Reduction in Penalty Amount Where Compliance Agreement is Shown as "Yes· 6704 11.1 (ii) Without proper or valid $100 $75 $125 No insurance displayed 6704 11.1 Uj) Without proper and valid $100 $75 /\ • $125 No number plates displayed 6704 11.1 (kk) Park adjacent to yellow curb $50 $35 7 $75 No Park outside angle parking / f 6704 11.1 (hh) $50 /'$35 $75 No stall ,,[ ,f''( ,+ 6704 13.0 Unattached trailer $100 , I >,f$75', h,. $125 No 6704 15.3 Park in resident zone $50AI ) $35 ''""" W\.. $75 No 6704 16.1 Remove notice of chalk mark $100 ;f' $75 ' "',,·· $125 No Move vehicle within same f ''i15 6704 16.2 $50 $35 No block "" ,' \, ''<t ,; , ' 6704 25.0 Occupy motor vehicle $100, $75 $1251' No Fail to remove snow and $150 "" I(~ $200 6704 26.0 other debris from sidew91k, $100 No 6704 27.0 Obstruct intersection \j Mr>' ''o,,, $100 ,$75 $125 No 6704 28.0 Fail to trim vegetation '{,,,?\''' ·<;;: $100 'I; $7,,5 $125 No 6704 29.1 Encroachment ',[>\ ·····$50),,, $35\ $75 No 6704 30.1(a) Load not securE;ly covered <;; \ $15.Q,si , '', $100 $200 No 6704 31.1 (b) Load not ~ecured , '1 ;\ /$+50 ., . .,.,, c.$100 $200 No 6704 32.1 (a) Place tl)ing on highway\ \Y,;,$100 $75 $125 No 6704 32.1 (b) Dep9sit debris on highway '<,»$350 $300 $400 No 6704 32.1 (g) Place str4cture on a higtiway \$150 $100 $200 No 6704 32.1 (I) Damage bo4levard ,.f"IZ~ ··+,,,,,,.,,,, $:\.50 $100 $200 No 6704 32.1 (r) Place coritai ner onynighway",," '">;,$150 $100 $200 No 32.1 (sJ<(8ir;L "E:hgagy in business on -~% 6704 "'highway> ,,, $150 $100 $200 No 6704 43.~(a)Y Solicit on highway $100 $75 $125 No 6704 43':4:(¢) Install sigr:i On, highway ,l $100 $75 $125 No 6704 471~ Vehicle wefghf,exceeds $250 $200 $300 No ' . i licensed GVWj 6704 47.1 (b) _ 'Me exce:A~!~ermitted $250 $200 $300 No ,,:;\oVeight , . DiQ1ensi9ns· of commercial 6704 47.1 (c)(i) vehicle do not conform to the $100 $75 $125 No ,, r regulations with load included 6704 47.1 (c)(ii) Non conforming dimensions $100 $75 $125 No 6704 50.2 Fail to comply with order $300 $250 $350 No 6704 50.0 Fail to comply with permit $300 $250 $350 No conditions 6704 51.0 Fail to obey traffic controls $300 $250 $350 No and signs 17
Part 10 A4 A2 A3 Compliance A1 Agreement Bylaw No. Section(s) Description Penalty Early Late Available Amount Payment Payment Maximum 50% Penalty Penalty Reduction in Penalty Amount Where Compliance Agreement is Shown as "Yes" N Kfilnne,l Regulatior:i Bylaw No. 6036-2002 > " 6036 1 Kennel contrary to zone $250 $200 '"' $300 No No permission from $20if",Jl"' 6036 2 Agricultural Land $250 $300 No Commission /1-6036 4 More than 3 dogs $100 $75" '\. $125 Yes Fail to provide water and/or $10~./, V $75 "' '\!125 6036 5(a) food No 6036 5(b) Fail to provide clean $'foo~ $75 ~{2\ No receptacles / v A 6036 5(c) Fail to provide exercise $100 ~''$75 $125.l" No Fail to provide veterinary ,f t' 6036 5(d) $450 ,I /$400 $500 No care 6036 5(e) Fail to provide comfort / ~~,,, ... $100 ·. $75 $125 No Unclean or unsanitary \ ~ '"" 6036 5(f) ''" ""$·1~-'', $75 $125 No condition "~ 6036 5(g) Fail to keep kennel clean '?-$100 ,,,,_ $757 $125 No Fail to contain animal ' \ A-/' "'"" 6036 5(h) ,.k ·. . ...,._ '\ 1$100 ,, ,,'$75 $125 No between ,9 pm,and 7 am 6036 5(i) Fail to,rnaintain air et~ange unit/,/ if \ ,$250 $200 $300 No Fail to properly construc\;:e'"> ' 6036 5U) ' //' $250 $200 $300 No enclosure /i """'' · .•.. 'I> /,~:·: .. Di$pose of dog"e9crement "-,,~ {;/ 6036 6 .contrary to Waste $100 $75 $125 No ···-"' ' Management Act 6036 s<( Fail to Ke~p'building or runs in good repair\ "\,I $100 $75 $125 No ~ Kennel not ·under 6036 9 supervision of responsible $100 $75 $125 No \.adult .' 6036 10 '~re_ate a ';)sance to nearby res1dehts $100 $75 $125 No 6036 13 Operate without permits $250 $200 $300 No 6036 21 Fail to provide isolation pen $100 $75 $125 No 6036 23 Improper flooring $250 $200 $300 No 6036 26 Improper wall and ceiling $250 $200 $300 No insulation 6036 29(e) Breeding or boarding $250 $200 $300 No contrary to Kennel Licence 6036 33 Refuse inspection $250 $200 $300 No 18
Bylaw No. Section(s) Description Jzittering Prohibition Bylaw No. 5115~1994 5115 3 Dumping Rubbish Part 11 19 A1 Penalty Amount A2 Early Payment Penalty A3 Late Payment Penalty A4 Compliance Agreement Available Maximum 50% Reduction in Penalty Amount Where Compliance Agreement is Shown as "Yes•
Bylaw No. Section(s) Description <Noise Control Bylaw No. "5122-1994 5122 3 Noise Which Disturbs 5122 4 Allow Noise Which Disturbs 5122 5 Animal Noise 5122 6 Construction contrary to Time Restriction 5122 8 Engine Noise Part 12 20 A1 Penalty Amount $300 $300 $300 $400 $400 A2 Early Payment Penalty A3 Late Payment Penalty $350 $350 $350 $450 A4 Compliance Agreement Available Maximum 50% Reduction in Penalty Amount Where Compliance Agreement is Shown as "Yes" No No No No No
Bylaw No. Section(s) Description Nuisance Prohibition Bylaw No. 7596-2019 7596 4.1 (a) Cause a Nuisance 7596 4.1 (b) Permit a Nuisance 7596 4.1 (c) Fail to abate Nuisance Part 13 A1 Penalty Amount $450 $450 $450 21 A2 Early Payment Penalty A3 Late Payment Penalty $500 $500 $500 A4 Compliance Agreement Available Maximum 50% Reduction in Penalty Amount Where Compliance Agreement is Shown as "Yes" No No No
Bylaw No. Section(s) Description cf0~tdoor au ming Regulation Bylaw No. 5535 :..':l.997 5535 5(b) Burn noxious material 5535 5(d) No permit 5535 8 Agricultural Fire without permit 5535 10(c) Unattended Agricultural Fire 5535 14(b) Unattended Backyard Fire 5535 14(d) Backyard Fire after dark 5535 15 Recreational Fire contrary to Schedule "A" 5535 16(b) Unattended Recreational Fire 5535 19 Outdoor fire during Closure Part 14 A1 Penalty Amount $450 $200 $450 $450 $200 $200 $100 ,;-.,f $JOO $450 22 A2 Early Payment Penalty $400 $150 ' $400 /$75 /$;00 A3 Late Payment Penalty $500 $250 $500 $500 $250 ,$250 ' :125 ' $125, $500' A4 Compliance Agreement Available Maximum 50% Reduction in Penalty Amount Where Compliance Agreement is Shown as "Yes" No No No No No No No No No
Part 15 A4 A2 A3 Compliance A1 Early Late Agreement Bylaw No. Section(s) Description Penalty Payment Payment Available Amount Maximum 50% Reduction in Penalty Penalty Penalty Amount Where Compliance Agreement is Shown as "Yes· :Parks '<,ind Recreation Facili,ties Regulation Bylaw No. 7085-2014 y ,,, <; ,,PA :C; ... itw,;\ ';, 7085 8.1.1 Enter Park when closed $100 $75 $125 No 7085 8.1.3 Deposit refuse $100 $(',5 ' $125 No 7085 8.1.4 Deposit any off-site refuse $300 $2501" $350 No 7085 8.1.5 Carry or discharge any $300 /)~50 $350 No weapon or dangerous toy 7085 8.1.6 Cut any plant $450 ' .. P $400 $500 No A 7085 8.1.7 Deface any building or wall $45QA ' $400" $500 No 7085 8.1.8 Damage any fixture $450/ $400 ' $500 No I«< 7085 8.1.9 Start any unauthorized fire ,,$200 $150 ',,.,; $250 No 7085 8.1.10 Fail to obey any sign or signal $200 /$150 '$259 No 7085 8.1.11 Post or display advertising $200 A'~ , $150 $250 No 7085 8.1.12 Use advertising vehicle $200 '\., / $150 $250 No 7085 8.1.13 Molest or harm any animal.,,.., $300 I~ $250 $350 No Possess any drug ~ $200 " 7085 8.1.14 '@150 $250 No paraphernalia ·,. '"' 7085 8.1.15 Carry on any unauthorized -.,, $200,, "· $1)0 $250 No business , ·" ,,,,,,. ~h,,, 7085 8.1.16 Use vulgar)anguag'e,.. \.\,/$fl.50 ''•-;, ;I' $400 $500 No 7085 8.1.17 Disorderly or/offensive\ condu6t / , ; l'\,~450 $400 $500 No 7085 8.1.18 Expose genitals J { ·~, $,450 $400 $500 No 7085 8.1.19 Excavate ih,a Park ""' '""·· \$~00 $250 $350 No 7085 8.1.20 Move any Natural Park .,"'''"' .~'$100 $75 $125 No ,.g;G"'Z, -Feature / 7085 8.1.21,,,1f /;;Ji"' ~Hold,proc~ssion.or gathering $200 $150 $250 No 7085 8.1.l2Y Opera"te,poi,yer boat $200 $150 $250 No <;!('>,,,,, Use tobacco ·within 7.5 $200 $150 $250 No 7085 8.1:2"' meters of playground 7085 8.1.24 "\ '· Discharge of fit:eworks $200 $150 $250 No 7085 8.1.25 "' ,,·,, ·,e1ant trees pr $hrubs $100 $75 $125 No 7085 8.1.26 '\\ •3Po$sess prconsume liquor $450 $400 $500 No 7085 8.1.27 tls,$:,~t.fl~1ce which consJitutes a hazard $100 $75 $125 No 7085 8.1.28 Erect any structure or tent $300 $250 $350 No 7085 8.1.29 Obstruct any employee of the $300 $250 $350 No City 7085 8.1.30 Use or operate device that $100 $75 $125 No disturbs enjoyment of Park 7085 8.1.31 Urinate or defecate except in $200 $150 $250 No toilet facility 7085 8.1.32 Swim where not permitted $100 $75 $125 No 7085 8.1.33 Skate where not permitted $100 $75 $125 No 7085 9.1.1 Transport goods over $300 $250 $350 No unprotected boulevard 23
Part 15 A4 A2 A3 Compliance A1 Early Late Agreement Bylaw No. Section(s) Description Penalty Payment Payment Available Amount Maximum 50% Reduction in Penalty Penalty Penalty Amount Where Compliance Agreement is Shown as "Yes" 7085 9.1.2 Drive or ride any animal or $150 $100 $200 No vehicle on boulevard 7085 9.1.4 Drive vehicle in excess of $150 $100 $200 No posted speed limit A 7085 11.1.1 Unleashed dog or other $150 $100 $200 No animal 7085 11.1.2 Animal in prohibited area $150 $200 No 7085 11.1.4 Horse outside of designated area $100 $125 No Dog within 5 meters of / 7085 11.1.5 playing field or sports $15 No surface # / 7085 12.1.2 Unauthorized foot wear on a No tennis court or bowling green Play on tennis court or 7085 12.1.3 bowling green contrary to $200 No rules 7085 13.2.2 Enter a park or facility during ' $300 No banning period \\ 24
Part 16 A4 A2 A3 Compliance A1 Early Late Agreement Bylaw No. Section(s) Description Penalty Payment Payment Available Amount Maximum 50% Reduction in Penalty Penalty Penalty Amount Where Compliance Agreement is Shown as "Yes" Resticide Use Control Bylaw No. 6413-2006 6413 3 No permit $250 $200 $300 No 6413 5(c) Fail to post visible signage $250 $200/ $300 No 6413 5(d) Fail to post signs 24 hours $250 $200 $300 No prior to pesticide use 6413 6(a) Apply pesticide within 2 m of $450 $400 No property 6413 6(b) Apply pesticide within 5 m of $400 No park 6413 6(c) Apply pesticide within 3 m $.do/ $400 $5&0 No from well <!i''<· / " Apply pesticide within 30 m :4 f $50d'#' 6413 6(d) $450 / $400 No of open water .,(1' I' Apply pesticide when wind y 6413 6(e) exceeds 8 km per hour $400 $500 No Apply pesticide when 6413 6(g) temperature exceeds 27 $400w, $500 No degrees C. V Apply pesticide 6h'bloomi ng ""· 6413 6(h) trees "'"$400 $500 No 25
Bylaw No. Section(s) Description Part 17 Ai Penalty Amount 'J:R~ntarPremises Stan.daras of Maintenance Bylaw No. 6550-2008 6550 6 Fail to comply with notice $250 6550 8 6550 26(1) 6550 26(2) Fail to maintain rental premises Disconnect service or utility Fail to pay rates for service $250 $450 $450 26 A2 Early Payment Penalty $200 $400P' A3 Late Payment Penalty $300 $500 $500 A4 Compliance Agreement Available Maximum 50% Reduction in Penalty Amount Where Compliance Agreement is Shown as "Yes· No No No
Part 18 A4 A2 A3 Compliance A1 Early Late Agreement Bylaw No. Section(s) Description Penalty Payment Payment Available Amount Maximum 50% Reduction in Penalty Penalty Penalty Amount Where Compliance Agreement is Shown as "Yes• $afei1Streets Bylaw No. 7581'-2019 7581 4.2 (a) Sit or lie on a street $50 No 7581 4.2 (b) Continue to solicit after $100 $125 No negative response Solicit as a member of a 7581 4.2 (c) group of three or more $50 $75 No persons 7581 4.3 (a) Solicit within 10 meters of a No financial institution 7581 4.3 (b) Solicit within 10 meters of an No automated teller machine 7581 4.3 (c) Solicit within 10 meters of a No bus stop 7581 4.3 (d) Solicit within 10 meters $75 No 7581 4.3 (e) $75 No 7581 4.3 (f) $75 No 7581 4.4 (a) $35 $75 No 7581 4.4 (b) $35 $75 No 7581 4.4(c) $50 $35 $75 No 7581 4.4~d $50 $35 $75 No 7581 4.5 $100 $75 $125 No 27
Bylaw No. Section(s) Description , Scrap Metal Dealer Regulation Bylaw No. 6772-2010 6772 4 Fail to log transaction 6772 5(c) Fail to transmit daily Register Part 19 A1 Penalty Amount $450 $250 6772 6(a) Fail to maintain legible Register $450 6772 10 Illegible entry 6772 15 Fail to display business name 6772 16(b) Conduct business outside of restricted hours $250 28 A2 Early Payment Penalty A3 Late Payment Penalty $500 $300 $500 $300 $300 A4 Compliance Agreement Available Maximum 50% Reduction in Penalty Amount Where Compliance Agreement is Shown as "Yes· No No No No No No
Bylaw No. Section(s) Description i$igrfBylawiNo. 4653-1992 4653 4.5(a) Sign without permit 4653 4.5(b) Fail to comply with order Part 20 29 A1 Penalty Amount A2 Early Payment Penalty A3 Late Payment Penalty A4 Compliance Agreement Available Maximum 50% Reduction in Penalty Amount Where Compliance Agreement is Shown as "Yes"
Bylaw No. Section(s) Description Smoking Regulatlon Bylaw No. 6968-2013 . · 6968 5.1.1 (c)(i) Smoke in an enclosed premises 6968 5.1.2 Smoke in vehicle for hire 6968 5.1.3 Smoke on public transit 6968 5.1.5 Smoke in a customer service area 6968 5.1.6 Smoke in common areas Smoke within 7.5 m of 6968 5.1.8 opening into building 6968 5.1.9 Smoke at swimming beach Smoke in area of municipal 6968 5.1.10 park or playground 6968 5.1.11 Smoke in City building -~. 6968 6.2 Fail to post signs ' Part 21 A1 Penalty Amount $200 $200 $200 $200 $200/ $10v / <'$160 L 30 A2 Early Payment Penalty /$75 4' / /y$75 $150 $150 " A3 Late Payment Penalty $250 $250 $250 $250 ,$250 ~25 ' $125, $125"' $250 $250 A4 Compliance Agreement Available Maximum 50% Reduction in Penalty Amount Where Compliance Agreement is Shown as "Yes· No No No No No No No No No No
Part 22 A4 A2 A3 Compliance A1 Early Late Agreement Bylaw No. Section(s) Description Penalty Payment Payment Available Amount Maximum 50% Reduction Penalty Penalty in Penalty Amount Where Compliance Agreement is Shown as "Yes• SoilD~posit Regulation Bylaw No. 7412-2017 , < ';; .,·,x '<;ii'.~-,, " " " '~ . ' ",,. 7412 5.4.13 Fail to submit log $200 $150 $250 No 7412 5.4.15 Fail to provide log within 48 $200 $150) $250 No hours iP 7412 5.4.16 Submission of false log $450 $400 $500 No 7412 5.12.8 Fail to remove dirt on road $450 $400\.._ $500 No 7412 5.12.10 Damage adjacent property $450 ' $400 ' $500 No Activities outside restricted > $400 "._ 1~$500 7412 5.12.12 hours $450 I' No ;,· 7412 5.14.11 Fail to comply with permit $450 $400 ',.$5PO No b "') 31
Bylaw No. Section(s) Description <SoitR,emoval Bylaw No. 6398-~QOG 6398 9 Remove soil on Sunday or statutory holidays 6398 10 Remove soil outside permitted hours 6398 30 Machinery not kept within confines 6398 31 Noise exceeds 55 decibels Part 23 32 A1 Penalty Amount $450 $450 A2 Early Payment Penalty A3 Late Payment Penalty $500 A4 Compliance Agreement Available Maximum 50% Reduction in Penalty Amount Where Compliance Agreement is Shown as "Yes• No No No
Part 24 Bylaw No. Section(s) Description i~PHd:Waste a11d Recycling Regulation Bylaw,No. 6800-2011 6800 6 Remove material from receptacle 6800 11 Place receptacles prior to 5:00 am 6800 12 Remove material from property 6800 16 Fail to provide adequate storage 33 A1 Penalty Amount A2 Early Payment Penalty A3 Late Payment Penalty $125 $500 $125 $125 A4 Compliance Agreement Available Maximum 50% Reduction in Penalty Amount Where Compliance Agreement is Shown as "Yes• No No No Yes
Part 25 A4 A2 A3 Compliance A1 Agreement Bylaw No. Section(s) Description Penalty Early Late Available Amount Payment Payment Maximum 50% Penalty Penalty Reduction in Penalty Amount Where Compliance Agreement is Shown as "Yes" Y.JaxLRegulation Bylaw No. 6409-2006 ;, '' ',,,y "" ti> ,S;/ ' fo\ /,, ;wk"/li~,'!, :is , ' ,; 6409 6.1 Fail to hold a valid chauffeur $200 $15s/;, $250 No permit 6409 6.9 Fail to display photo $200 $,:Lbo/ $250 No identification / " 6409 7.2.4 Fail to ensure driver holds $300 , /jt'$250',,' ' $350 No valid chauffeur permit ""' 6409 7.2.7 Fail to forward list of $]00/ $250 '\ ,, $350 No complaints "';,,, ,; Operate a vehicle in excess #" '" 6409 8.1 of 7 years of age $49~ 4'$4~,P $50~> No 6409 16.4 Fail to keep daily record of $300~ $250 $350 No trips made 6409 16.7 Fail to keep copy of trip"I "!:ct;,e, ["R![',,,,"$450 '${00 $500 No records '\ 0::'i( Charge fares contra,yto ,'I~ .,. ~. ~4~ ",,,: ' 6409 18.1 :~:senger Tr:,~,~~~~ation ,$4 $500 No \ / 1,h,. t, /i'' Operate vehic,le-wlthout \l{'.>~$,50 ·~ $500 6409 19.1 taximeter/ '\ \ $400 No 6409 19.5.5 Fail Jo maintain taximeter \ '$450 $400 $500 No Operate taxi contrary to,,,,.>w 't < 6409 20.1 '$450 $400 $500 No notice by Inspector r, '>, ~,, v "/ ""',,,:;, 34
Part 26 A4 A2 A3 Compliance A1 Early Late Agreement Bylaw No. Section(s) Description Penalty Payment Payment Available Amount Maximum 50% Reduction Penalty Penalty in Penalty Amount Where Compliance Agreement is Shown as "Yes• >TreeMaQagementBylaw No; 7133-20.15 7133 4.6 Damage tree $450 $400 $500 No 7133 6.12 Fail to post notice of Permit $450 $400 $500 No Dispose of tree parts ,,t. .·/ 7133 8.a $450 $4009" $500 No contrary to regulations .4 r 7133 8.b Fail to keep drainage system $450 /f,,{400 $500 No free 7 ", 7133 8.c Fail to stabilize bare soil $450 $400 $500 No Work outside of permitted " ,r $150 $250 7133 8.d $200,/ No hours J Clear cut trees without ESC .~ ""' 7133 8.e /'$400 $500 No plan / V 7133 8.f Cut trees without nesting $400 $500 No survey 7133 9.5 Cut replacement tree without"· "''"'~. $450 $400 $500 No Permit '\ !\'."'< C • !L.,. "' 7133 12.6 Fail to comply with Stop $4C>D $500 No Work Order ,,; 35
Part 27 A4 A2 A3 Compliance A1 Early Late Agreement Bylaw No. Section(s) Description Penalty Payment Payment Available Amount Maximum 50% Reduction in Penalty Penalty Penalty Amount Where Compliance Agreement is Shown as "Yes" Untidy and Unsightly Premises Bylaw No, 6533-2007 ii . iii' l:"f) ,; +v " ?? /i p 6533 3 Untidy/Unsightly Premises $300 $250 $350 Yes 6533 4 Graffiti $300 $250A $350 Yes 6533 7(a) Fail to maintain container in $300 $250/ $350 No good repair <. 6533 7(b) Permit rubbish to overflow $300 )250"' $350 No container < ' Fail to keep containers .;1f ? V "" l\.$500 6533 7(c) $450' " $400 No closed /' r' l"c .\.. 6533 7(d) Fail to lock container .$4507 $400 '$500 No Fail to keep container area ,P p/ /$~0 $isV7 6533 7(e) "$300 Yes clean • 6533 8 Overgrowth $200 j ..,,,$150 $250 Yes 36
Bylaw No. Section(s) Description fWat~reourse Protectioh Bylaw No ... 6410-2006-6410 7 6410 9 6410 14 6410 18 6410 19 Fail to comply with Schedule jjB" Fail to implement ESC Plan Fail to carry out monitoring program Fail to comply with stop work notice Fail to post waterproof copy of ESC plan Part 28 37 A1 Penalty Amount $450 $200 A2 Early Payment Penalty A3 Late Payment Penalty $500 $250 A4 Compliance Agreement Available Maximum 50% Reduction in Penalty Amount Where Compliance Agreement is Shown as "Yes· No No No No
Part 29 A4 A2 A3 Compliance A1 Early Late Agreement Bylaw No. Section(s) Description Penalty Payment Payment Available Amount Maximum 50% Reduction Penalty Penalty in Penalty Amount Where Compliance Agreement is Shown as "Yes· 1<Wi1dlife'.and Vector Control Bylaw No. 7437~2018 +:p: : ,, ... ,A;y ,, : ;rn? . 7437 4.2 Attract Wildlife $400 $350 $450 No 7437 4.3 Provide food to Wildlife $450 $400 / , $500 No 7437 4.4 Permit accumulation of seed $300 $290 / $350 No 7437 4.5.1 Fail to harvest fruit $100 /$75f" $125 No 7437 4.5.2 Fail to remove fallen fruit $300 /$250 $350 No Bee hives accessible to / /$75,, 7437 4.5.3 $100 ,'\_ $125 No Wildlife ,# Grease containers $40b ,, ·~ 7437 4.5.4 $350 l~"t;,f45.? No accessible to Wildlife / I' Refrigerator accessible to / f' /" $~Q/ 7437 4.5.5 Wildlife '$40~ $i5o No 7437 4.5.6 Dairy and proteins placed in $300' ,/$250 $350 No compost ,~~,-.. ' Garbage containers ~\·';t~,.,;[•II.i\'0t~00 "" 7437 4.5.7 accessible to Wildlife $3(0 $450 No 7437 4.5.8 Unlocked resistant container, '•·,$,250,,, $200>, $300 No Place receptacles prior to ~\ ~ I\ J4$0''' <, I' 7437 4.5.10 ''"'~$400 $500 No 5:00 am .¢'''",'''"' \ ,, ? Receptaclet,andco,tainers !\\',(450 " 7437 4.5.11 not enclosed . \ $400 $500 No Fail't? p'nt infesJati2_.n by \:~, %, 7437 4.6 \j,~00 $250 $350 No vermin °,,., " t '<( '·"·'""'t,,-"'i-v 38
Part 30 A4 A2 A3 Compliance A1 Early Late Agreement Bylaw No. Section(s) Description Penalty Payment Payment Available Amount Maximum 50% Reduction Penalty Penalty in Penalty Amount Where Compliance Agreement is Shown as "Yes" >Zonjpg Bylaw No. 3510-1985 . / '·bBZiX ? /;, .;,,,, " ,,,. . ,, r,, 3510 306(1) Prevent authorized entry $450 $400 $500 No 3510 306A(1) Contrary to permitted use $450 $400 ' $500 Yes 3510 306A(2) Unlawful construction $450 $400 $500 No 3510 402(6)(a) Park prohibited vehicle $450 $400 .. $500 No 3510 402(7)(a}(i) Excess unlicenced vehicles $450 ,1$400 ' $500 Yes 3510 402(7)(a)(ii) Wrecked vehicle $450 /. I'< .,.,$400" ' $500 Yes 3510 402(8.)(i) Unlawful secondary suite $450/ .,;,' $400 " ,$500 Yes 3510 402(9) Unlawful temporary J4{V $400 ~50~ Yes residential use 3510 403(4)(e)(vi) Barbed or razor wire 1'$450 }40,0 $500, No (( 'Q°" 39
MAPLE RIDGE ¥<-,,,,.,,,,,,,,..,,,,,., ""'"" _, __ ~ ~ ~"-Jlritb.hCffl.~ Schedule B City of Maple Ridge Compliance Agreement Pursuant to Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No 7626 -2020 I,---------------------------------• of (Full Legal Name) (Address) acknowledge receipt of bylaw notice(s) # .. (the "Bylaw Notice") and wish to enter into a Compliance Agreement wh~r./b:y iagree to fulfil certain conditions, in exchange for a reduced penalty. · ... ·· Further, I agree to comply with the following terms and~c9nditions of this Agceement: y '\ cont. on additional a es if needed . t is~dj~g on me for one (1) year from the date of this Agreement. I also unders a_p·d,lhat if I brea+ .Ja term of this Agreement, or fail to observe or perform the above terms and conditions,'the' ity's Screeriing Officer may rescind this Agreement. I understand that if this greement is rescinded, I will have fourteen (14) days to dispute the Screening Officer's decision to re;·citfd the Agreement, and that if I do not dispute this decision in the prescribed time, the full penalty stated in the Bylaw Notice of$ will be immediately due and payable and subject to all fees and penalties, as if the Bylaw Notice was not disputed. Signature of Bylaw Notice Recipient Date Signature of Screening Officer Date 40
APPENDIX II Local Government Roster Excerpt from the Bylaw Notice Enforcement Act Regulations Column 1 Column 2 Date Act Applies Local Government l February 12, 2020 ' Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District I October 28, 2016 Ballenas-Winchelsea Local Committee February 1, 2006 Bowen Island Municipality I !April 1, 2009 I Cariboo Regional District IApril 1, 2007 I City of Abbotsford October 1, 2008 City of Burnaby September 1, 2005 City of Chilliwack I I September 1, 2005 City of Coquitlam ! I May 1, 2009 City of Cran brook I July 31, 2015 I City of Dawson Creek February 1, 2006 City of Duncan i December 6, 2017 ' City of Fort St. John January 1, 2010 City of Kelowna September 26, 2012 City of Nanaimo May 3, 2004 City of North Vancouver August 1, 2009 City of Parksville January 1, 2010 City of Penticton July 14, 2014 City of Port Alberni I October 1, 2008 City of Port Coquitlam October 28, 2016 City of Prince George September 1, 2005 City of Richmond September 1, 2005 City of Surrey February 1, 2011 City of Vancouver May 1, 2010 City of Vernon I
APPENDIX II ; I September 30, 2013 City of Williams Lake December 22, 2015 Corporation of the City of Enderby l i September 26, 2018 Corporation of the City of Fernie I October 1, 2010 Corporation of the City of Nelson April 1, 2009 Corporation of the City of New Westminster f December 22, 2015 ! Corporation of the City of Victoria I September 26, 2018 I Corporation of the District of Saanich l I May 26, 2014 Corporation of the Township of Esquimalt JJuly 10, 2019 Cultus Lake Park Board I l February 1, 2010 Denman Island Local Trust Committee ' June 21, 2012 District of Barriere September 30, 2013 District of Coldstream I I I September 1, 2005 District of Hope J September 1, 2005 District of Kent I ! I February 1, 2010 I District of Lake Country J November 6, 2019 District of Lantzville r I May 1, 2011 i District of Maple Ridge ! I December 6, 2017 District of Mission May 3, 2004 District of North Vancouver I January 1, 2010 District of Peachland I January 1, 2007 District of Pitt Meadows September 26, 2012 District of Sechelt January 1, 2007 District of Squamish January 1, 2010 District of Summerland October 1, 2009 District of Tofino December 22, 2014 District of Wells January 1, 2010 District of West Kelowna May 3, 2004 District of West Vancouver February 1, 2006 Fraser Valley Regional District
APPENDIX II I May 1, 2011 I February 1, 2010 I I February 1, 2010 ; ! I May 1, 2011 ! !May 1, 2011 ' !May 1, 2011 ' I March 1, 2009 : l I December 6, 2017 ! I I February 1, 2010 J May 16, 2011 l I August 1, 2011 I September 30, 2013 l I February 4, 2013 I J October 28, 2016 I October 24, 2018 i Gabriola Island Local Trust Committee Galiano Island Local Trust Committee Gambier Island Local Trust Committee Hornby Island Local Trust Committee Lasqueti Island Local Trust Committee Mayne Island Local Trust Committee Metro Vancouver Regional District Municipality of North Cowichan North Pender Island Local Trust Committee Northern Rockies Regional Municipality Peace River Regional District Regional District of Central Kootenay Regional District of Central Okanagan Regional District of Kootenay Boundary Regional District of Nanaimo I January 1, 2010 i Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen I I December 6, 2017 Resort Municipality of Whistler J February 1, 2010 Salt Spring Island Local Trust Committee I I February 1, 2010 Saturna Island Local Trust Committee J May 1, 2011 South Pender Island Local Trust Committee I JJuly 31, 2015 Squamish-Lillooet Regional District I November 30, 2010 Sun Peaks Mountain Resort Municipality I I November 30, 2010 Sunshine Coast Regional District I September 15, 2011 The Corporation of Delta 1 I November 25, 2013 The Corporation of the Village of Fruitvale i February 1, 2006 The Municipality of the Village of Lions Bay May 1, 2011 Thetis Island Local Trust Committee September 30, 2013 Thompson-Nicola Regional District , November 30, 2010 Town of Creston I
APPENDIX II May 1, 2010 I Town of Gibsons November 26, 2012 Town of Golden February 1, 2010 Town of Oliver July 1, 2008 Township of Langley March 1, 2017 Village of Anmore May 2, 2018 Village of Belcarra September 11, 2019 Village of Canal Flats February 12, 2007 Village of Harrison Hot Springs November 28, 2018 Village of Pemberton September 11, 2019 Village of Port Clements June 21, 2012 Village of Valemount I
APPENDIX Ill POLICY MANUAL Policy No: Title: Screening Officers Supersedes: Approval: !XI Council [2] Operational _,4;J 'Effective Date: D CMT ,,$:~~i:t--------------, ,.;:.t Review Date: ,.,; '*'" D Genera,I rylanager Authority: D Legislative ~~ ·v~ Purpose: TheS)ty~f Maple Ridge'pas designated bylaw contraventions that may be dealt with by Bylaw Notice anr:t..~c:1s established t,he positions of Screening Officer I and Screening Officer II '"<'? ;,._ ~ ' under Section 8.1 G the Byla;P~lce Enforcement Bylaw. ~ .,,,, Definitions: "Screening Officef means a person in a class designated by bylaw under Section 2 (3) (b) [application of Act] and appointed as a screening officer by a local government; Page 1 of 3 Policy
APPENDIX Ill Responsibilities Under the authority of Section 10 of the Local Government Bylaw Notice Enforcement Act (the "Act") a Screening Officer must review all disputed Bylaw Notices before adjudication, and has the authority to cancel a Bylaw Notice in accordance with the Act. Under Section 10(2)(a) of the Act, a Screening Officer is authorized to cancel a Bylaw Notice if, in the Screening Officer's opinion: (i) the contravention did not occur as alleged; (ii) the Bylaw Notice does not comply with section 4(4);pf the Act; or (iii) the grounds for cancellation authorized by t~ej~(government is satisfied. Any Screening Officer I and II may cancel a Bylaw Notic~J'h:illa~rnce with Sections 10(2)(a)(i) and 10(2)(a)(ii) of the Act. This policy outlines when_,..e~th categaft~r.Screening Officer can cancel a Bylaw Notice in accordance with Section 10(,a)(i,, ' CANCELLING OF BYLAW NOTICES IN ACCORDA~~~ WITH SECTION 10(2)(:~mr~ ~~ .)~ ~. ' ':,,, ~., • -: .1':-j'~». Screening Officers I and II are authqrized to cancel a BY.law Notice if, in the Screentgg Officer's opinion: g 1. • • • · ense plate of the vehicle involved in the ·1e Number is required as proof to the theft. ~eh'.cle nam the B ~ot'.ce was exemp~. . • Tlie~cle named' ~Jie Bylaw Notice was authorized by permit to park and perform worKS,roadw ~etc. . . . . . 3. The Bylaw Notm~not 1k ly to be upheld in adJud1cat1on as alleged because the evidence is not adequate to<~~ a contravention took place. 4. A duplicate Bylaw Notice was issued within 24 hours for the same bylaw Notice and same incident. 5. A Screening Officer II is further authorized to cancel Bylaw Notices if, in the Screener's opinion: • The alleged contravention of the bylaw was necessary for the preservation of health and safety. • It is not in the public interest to proceed. Page 2 of 3 Policy
APPENDIX Ill ENTERING INTO COMPLIANCE AGREEMENTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 10(2)(c) A Screening Officer II is authorized to enter into Compliance Agreements with the recipient of a Bylaw Notice (the Recipient) if, upon review of the Recipient's dispute, it is determined to be in the best interest of the City to do so, and a Compliance Agreement would satisfy both the City's and the Recipient's best interests. AUTHORITY TO ACT: Delegated to Staff Page 3 of 3 Policy
r ..... . " TO: MAPLE RIDGE British Columbia mapleridge.ca His Worship Mayor Michael Morden and Members of Council CITY OF MAPLE RIDGE MEETING DATE: March 10, 2020 FILE NO: 01-0640-30-2020 FROM: Chief Administrative Officer MEETING: Workshop SUBJECT: Maple Ridge Visual Identity Update EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: During the 2020 business plan presentations, Council requested that staff bring forward a background report regarding the evolution of the City's visual identity. Staff confirm that in late 2014 the City of Maple Ridge unveiled a new website design and architecture working with Civic Plus, the City's website service provider. The website header featured the maple leaf icon and became the primary visual identifier for digital assets. The use of the simplified maple leaf identifier has also evolved over the last six years as the City has deployed new digital assets and refined citizen engagement to address the increased use of digital devices by our citizens to access City information. RECOMMENDATION OPTIONS: That Council direct staff to: A. Continue the roll out of the single leaf visual identifier across City assets as needed; OR, B. Apply the 2006 visual identity (as displayed on this report) across all City assets; OR, C. Prepare a scoping report in order to engage an outside consultant to complete a full brand review that would include the City's vision and mission statements, key brand messages and visual identity. DISCUSSION: a) Background Context: This report provides Council with a brief history, beginning in 2014, when the City launched its updated and refreshed website using a 'Digital First' approach to citizen engagement and 2408017 Page 1 of 3 4.5
communications. Data was also collated at that time about how citizens were engaging with the City. The City undertook a complete overhaul of its website including content, navigation, look and feel. This work was led by Civic Plus, a firm providing integrated technology platforms with professional services including content management, web structure and graphic design. An interdepartmental committee consisting of staff from Corporate Services, Communications, and Parks & Leisure and Economic Development was formed to support Civic Plus with this project and was overseen by the Corporate Management Team. Civic Plus emphasized the importance of the growing trend for citizens to access City information on mobile devices and the importance of website architecture and design that would scale seamlessly on mobile devices. Civic Plus presented the website Committee with a single leaf design derived from the City's existing visual identity. The intent of the streamlined single leaf design was to ensure seamless scaling on mobile devices while pulling from the left side of the design from the existing logo. Staff were also provided with matching graphics for social media channels to support a fully aligned digital platform presence. During the dissolution of the Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Joint Service Agreement in 2016 and the launch of Maple Ridge's Parks, Recreation & Culture (PRC) Department, staff leveraged the acceptance of the corporate website refresh to incorporate the single leaf visual identifier. The PRC roll out included staff uniforms and wearables, updates to the PRC guide, park development signage, signage in the Maple Ridge Leisure Centre and other consumables. The City launched the Open Government Portal in 2017 providing citizens with an array of data and information on line. This digital platform was developed in house through existing software and followed the on line visual identity to fully integrate with other digital assets. As part of Communications 2019 work plan, the visual identity guidelines were updated to reflect the maple leaf visual identity including business cards, Council slides, reports, and letterhead and business licence certificates. Further transition work was halted in order to provide Council with this update. The City monitors website and social media use to measure how citizens are interacting with the digital engagement strategy. Here are some highlights; • In 2019, 53% of users accessed the website via phones and tablets versus laptops or home computers. • Since 2014, followers of the City Facebook page have grown from approximately 2,000 to over 10,000 followers, reflecting the voluntary choice of citizens to access our information on this platform. In January of 2020, 63% of the people that accessed the City Facebook page did so on a mobile device. In addition, of the over 75,000 unique visitors to our website, 57% came on phones or tablets. • In January of 2020, a Facebook access study showed that 98% of social media user's access social media using their mobile devices and that 79% exclusively use their mobile devices to access social media. b) Desired Outcome: The desired outcome is to receive Council's direction on next steps for the City's visual identity. 2408017 Page 2 of 3
c) Business Plan/Financial Implications: The visual identity update was undertaken leveraging the resources of Civic Plus, the City's website provider, as part of the initial update of the website in 2014. The work continued using the skills of the internal staff team. CONCLUSION: The City of Maple Ridge seeks to present a consistent visual identity across all assets and strives to meet citizens using a diverse set of tools to ensure that they are fully engaged in their City. Prepared by: Fr~ Manager of Community Engagement & Relations ~ Reviewed by: Danielle Pope Director of Recreation & Community Relations Concurrence: Al Horsman Chief Administrative Officer 2408017 Page 3 of 3
TO: FROM: •• .. I British Columbia His Worship Mayor Michael Morden and Members of Council Chief Administrative Officer CITY OF MAPLE RIDGE MEETING DATE: March 10, 2020 FILE NO: MEETING: Workshop SUBJECT: Council Training, Conferences and Association Building -Policy No. 3.07 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: As per Policy No. 3.07, Council expenses are reported monthly. When the Council Expense Report was received at the December 8, 2019 Council meeting, it was identified and a discussion followed that one Councillor may have expenses in excess of the 2019 budget allocation which has subsequently been confirmed. This discussion prompted a request for a further policy discussion. The policy outlines Mayor and Council budget allocations for training, conferences and association building on an annual basis. Attached as Appendix A to this report is a copy of Policy No. 3.07 for Council review and discussion. Spending on training and conferences in excess of budget allocations set out in the policy has occurred in the past. Historically unapproved spending in excess of the annual allocation has occurred early in the Council term with spending in later years being below budget allocations. The policy identifies that pre-approvals are required prior to exceeding budget allocations; however, mechanisms to deal with unapproved expenses are not clearly set out in the policy. Council may wish amend the policy to include such mechanisms. Staff have set out some possible amendments for Council consideration. RECOMMENDATION: That an amended Council Training, Conferences and Association Building -Policy 3.07 be brought to Council for consideration. DISCUSSION: a) Background Context: As noted in the Council Training, Conferences and Association Building -Policy 3.07, "Council members are asked to make important decisions on behalf of the citizens of Maple Ridge. Continuous learning and association building are important in carrying out this duty." The above-noted policy sets out annual budget allocations for training, conferences and association building. If a Council member wishes to spend in excess of the budget allocation, there is a mechanism in the policy to obtain prior approval from Council to do so. The policy does not, however, specifically address the mechanism for dealing with spending in excess of the annual budget allocation that has not been preapproved. Page 1 of 3 4.6
Unapproved spending on training, conferences and association building in excess of budget allocations set out in the policy have occurred in the past. Typically, these unapproved expenses happen early in the Council term with spending in later years of the term being below annual budget allocations. Historically, these unapproved expenses have been paid. Staff are recommending that the existing policy be revised to address unapproved expenses in excess of annual budget allocations. Set out below are potential revisions for Council's consideration. 1) Funding allocations that are larger in the first year(s) of a Council term. For a Councillor could consider: $6000, $6000, $5000 and $3000. Rational: Faster networking, exposure and learnings early in the Council term will provide the largest value to citizens and conferences or training with a few months left in the term would likely provide less benefit. 2) Approval by Council for any conferences with cost over $4.000. Rational: Ensures that Council is supportive and public decision discussing the rational of attendance of a more expensive event. This reduces the attending Council member from negative public opinion, if the majority of Council sees the value in the request. If prior years underspend amounts are carried forward, the authorized budget could accumulate into a substantial amount and this would provide an additional control mechanism. 3) September review with Chief Financial Officer (amend to April) Rational: With monthly reports Council should be informed of previous expenditures. September could be too late to make changes to planned expenses. This review could be scheduled in April. 4) Explicitly note that there will be no reimbursement for spending over the budget allocations unless spending is preapproved by Council. Rational: Consequence of not following Council Policy. If expenses are in excess of approved amounts and over expenditure is not authorized by Council, the excess cost would be the responsibility of the individual Council member. b) Desired Outcome: A policy that is fair, unambiguous, administratively simple and flexible enough to take advantage of opportunities. c) Alternatives: Council may decide that the existing policy does not require revision. Page 2 of3
CONCLUSION: The existing Council Training, Conference and Association Building Policy is quite clear. However, the implication of exceeding the budget allocations outlined in the policy is not explicitly addressed. The policy could be refined based on Council's direction or discussion. Prepared by: T~ Chief Financial Officer Approved by: Christina Crabtree Acting General Manager Corporate Services Concurrenc~ors~ Chief Administrative Officer Attachments: Council Training, Conference and Association Building -Policy 3.07 Page 3 of3
Title: Council Training, Conferences and Association Building Authority: ~ Legislative Approval: ~ Council Policy Statement: D Operational D CMT D General Manager Attachment A POLICY MANUAL Policy No : 3.07 (Rev. 2) Supersedes: • Council Training, Conferences and Association Building Policy 3.07 {January 6, 2009) Effective Date: July 22, 2014 Review Date: July 2015 Municipal Council will review the Legislative Services budget at least annually. Adjustments to established budgets will be considered as part of the District's Business Planning process. Purpose: Council members are asked to make important decisions on behalf of the citizens of Maple Ridge. Continuous learning and association building are important in carrying out this duty. The District supports training and association building and many such opportunities arise throughout the year. Financial resources are limited so the costs versus the benefits must be weighed and priorities established. Definitions: 1. Conferences This category refers to learning opportunities such as the annual Union of BC Municipalities Convention, the annual Federation of Canadian Municipalities conference, and the annual conference of the Lower Mainland Local Government Association. 2. Council approved external committee work This category refers to training and networking opportunities that arise out of Council approved external committee work. Examples of such work include appointments to FCM or UBCM committees. Page 1 of 3 Policy 3.07 (Rev. 2)
3. Self Directed Training This category refers to training, workshops or conferences that individual members of Council may wish to participate in that are not included in the first two categories. Its purpose is to allow Council members to develop skills and knowledge relating to their role as a member of the governing body of Maple Ridge. 4. Association Building This category refers to local events that individual members of Council may wish to participate in. Its purpose is to allow Council members to network and develop relationships relating to their role as a member of the governing body of Maple Ridge. 5. Cost/Benefit Analysis The following criteria will be used to evaluate participation in training, conference and association building opportunities: i) Does the work done by the body/ committee support Council's Strategic Plan? ii) Does the body/ committee make decisions that could impact Maple Ridge? iii) Does the organization provide support to Maple Ridge? (financial or otherwise) iv) Does participation help fulfill their duties & responsibilities? v) Does participation provide valuable networking opportunities? Key Areas of Responsibility Action to Take 1. In September of each year, Council, in conjuction with their Finance officer, will review current year expenditures, estimate costs to year-end and consider adjustments for the ensuing financial planning period. • The current budget allocation is as follows and has been accommodated within the overall budget for Legislative Services: Mayor (annually) Councillor (annually) $6,500 $5,000 2. While arrangements for these events must be coordinated through the Executive Assistant to the Mayor, responsibility and accountability for these allocations will rest with individual Council members. 3. The Finance Department will provide a monthly financial update to assist Council members in managing their allocations. 4. Prior approval from Council will be required for expenditures in excess of the annual budget Page 2 of 3 Responsibility Municipal Council Finance Officer Municipal Council Finance Officer Municipal Council Finance Officer Finance Officer Municipal Council Policy 3.07 (Rev. 2)
5. A written rationale must be submitted, and approval given by Council, to carry forward unspent monies to the following year. 6. An additional $3,500 (per Council, not individual) is available to cover out-of-pocket expenses for specific committee work approved by Council. While many organizations are able to cover expenses for appointees, the purpose of this allocation is to provide assistance where such recovery is not possible. Page 3 of 3 Municipal Council Municipal Council Finance Officer Policy 3.07 (Rev. 2)