2025 Annual Report-final June 4

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEWS

Legislative Services

The Legislative Services department provides transparent, unbiased support and advice to elected officials, staff, and the public. Staff provide the legal framework for the organization through the drafting and reviewing of bylaws and policies. Services include coordinating legal referrals, administrative support to City Council, records management, privacy legislation compliance and FOI requests, conducting elections and by-elections, and providing guidance to City departments pertaining to legislation and Council meeting procedures.

2025 Highlights

Records training implemented

Digitized all City bylaws

75% of City policies reviewed and updated

Planning and Building

The Planning and Building department guides the city’s development and ensures that new construction meets provincial and municipal requirements. It is responsible for policies, regulations, and strategies that shape Maple Ridge’s future, including the Official Community Plan, heritage, agricultural and environmental policy, and building inventory. It also reviews development applications, processes permits, conducts inspections, and works with external agencies to support safe and efficient development.

2025 Highlights

3,205 permits issued; $177.6 million in construction value

Implemented new Parking Bylaw and Development Procedures Bylaw

Exceeded year one provincial housing target order by 23%

Updated six Area Plans across the community

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