2024 Annual Report-web FINAL

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEWS

Bylaw, Licensing, and Community Safety

The Bylaw, Licensing and Community Safety department enforces City bylaws on zoning, property maintenance, noise, trees, parking, outdoor burning, and more—with a mandate to gain voluntary compliance whenever possible. It also licenses businesses to help ensure fair practices and collaborates with agencies to enhance public safety, promoting a safe, balanced, and thriving community.

2024 Highlights

Formed animal control team for City-wide patrol

Wrote procedures for interdepartmental bylaw enforcement issues

Launched “Be Downtown” with RCMP for safety and engagement

Added new positions to help address social issues and to support operations

Economic Development

The Economic Development department proactively positions Maple Ridge as a location of choice for people, investment, and lifestyle. The department aims to establish positive, sustainable, and equitable change within the community that creates a resilient and diverse economy. Services include attracting investment, retaining and expanding business, tourism marketing and development, and film permitting, coordination, and development.

2024 Highlights

Hosted agri-tourism event for chefs and community leaders

Supported first-ever Sparkle Week, when 80+ volunteers collected 110 bags of garbage

Film revenue up 300% since 2019

Received record number of entrants for Innovation Challenge; Awarded $7,000

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