2023 Annual Report

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEWS

Planning

The Planning department is responsible for forming planning policies and strategies to guide the future growth and development of the City. Major programs include Official Community Plan, Area Plans, heritage planning, agricultural policy, environmental policy, building inventory, and statistical records including demographic and employment forecasting. Staff also review development applications for development projects and provide recommendations to Council.

2023 Highlights

Updated Tenant Relocation and Protection policies

Over 140 new development applications

110 pre application meetings and land use inquiries

250 tree permit files

Bylaw updates supporting secondary and detached garden suites

Ridge Meadows RCMP and Police Services

The Ridge Meadows RCMP serves Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows and the Katzie First Nation. The detachment works with partners, community policing and crime prevention programs, specialized integrated police teams, and dedicated volunteers. The Ridge Meadows RCMP’s mission is to safeguard our community and uphold the principles of justice through unwavering commitment, collaboration, and continuous improvement. The Ridge Meadows RCMP receives operational and administrative support from the City’s Police Services department. Staff are often the first point of customer contact for information checks, fingerprints, insurance reports, summons and subpoena delivery, and referral services. City staff also support exhibits, prisoner guarding, records management, crime analysis, court services, media relations, and fleet maintenance.

2023 Highlights

Mobilization of Family and Youth Resource Support Team (FYRST) program

Project Dovetail and Community Policing, Outreach, Response

Crime Prevention: Integrated Safety Ambassador Team (ISAT)

and Enforcement program (CORE)

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