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The District's policies have been listed below in alphabetical order. Select the first letter of the policy you wish to view to see a list of corresponding policies.  Contact the Clerks Department for official copies of a policy.

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Arts and Cultural Plan [PDF, 13KB]

Policy 4.13 - to provide direction, commitment and vision for the arts and culture

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Bylaw Enforcement - Management of Records [PDF, 15KB]

Policy 5.29 - to manage bylaw enforcement records in compliance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act

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Communication [PDF, 31KB]

Policy 5.41 - standards with respect to communication practices

Community Directory & Events Calendar Postings on Website [PDF, 76KB]

Policy 5.54 - standards on postings to the Events Calendar and the Community Directory on the District's website.

Control of Surficial and Groundwater Discharge in the Area Bounded by 207 Street, 124 Avenue, 224 Street and the Crest of the Fraser River Escarpment [PDF, 2MB]

Policy 6.23 - To set out conditions for the consideration of surficial or groundwater discharge in the area bounded by 207 Street, 124 Avenue, and 224 Street to the crest of the Fraser River Escarpment without compromising the stability of the entire Escarpment. This policy should be read in conjunction with Policy No. 6.24 [PDF, 2MB] - " Subdivision of, or building on, Land within 300 Metres of the Crest of the Fraser River Escarpment. Golder's Report and Contact Details

Council Training, Conferences, and Association Building [PDF, 90KB]

Policy 3.07 - to manage the Council training, conferences, and association building budget

Criminal Record Checks Requested for Non-Paid Volunteers - Fees [PDF, 10KB]

Policy 5.03 - to allow non-paid volunteers, working with "high risk" groups, to apply for a fee exemption

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Development Information Meetings [PDF, 101KB]

Policy 6.20 - minimum standards for the hosting a a meeting by a developer to inform the public of proposed development changes in their neighbourhood

Development of Lands Adjacent to Kanaka Creek Regional Park [PDF, 11KB]

Policy 6.03 - development standards for urban lands adjacent to the Park boundary

Development Sign Specifications [PDF, 146KB]

Policy 6.21 - specifications to ensure proper notification of proposed development changes

Disposal of Found Goods [PDF, 14KB]

Policy 10.01 - to provide Municipal and RCMP staff with regard to property found and reported to the RCMP by individuals who initiate a claim

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Festival Support Policy [PDF, 25KB]

Policy 4.17 - to identify a process through which festivals that deliver specified benefits to citizens can receive support from Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows through the Parks & Leisure Services Commission and to ensure fair and consistent treatment of requests within the limits of available resources.

Filming in Maple Ridge [PDF, 10KB]

Policy 9.04 - to document that the film industry's use of Maple Ridge provides economic benefits and community recognition.

Financial Support Process Policy [PDF, 18KB]

Policy 5.49 - to evaluate requests for support using a standard process to ensure the best use is made of available budget dollars.

Financial Sustainability Plan Policy [PDF, 28KB]

A proactive strategy is required that will lay the groundwork for the continuance of high quality services and provide a legacy for future generations. It will position the Municipality to meet financial obligations and take advantage of opportunities that arise; it will also mean that residents can look forward to equitable and affordable taxation.

Floathome Moorage [PDF, 11KB]

Policy 6.08 - to provide a management framework to allow water based residential uses

Fraser River Escarpment [PDF, 2MB]

Policy 6.23 - To set out conditions for the consideration of surficial or groundwater discharge in the area bounded by 207 Street, 124 Avenue, and 224 Street to the crest of the Fraser River Escarpment without compromising the stability of the entire Escarpment. This policy should be read in conjunction with Policy No. 6.24 [PDF, 2MB] - " Subdivision of, or building on, Land within 300 Metres of the Crest of the Fraser River Escarpment. Golder's Reports and Contact Details.

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Grants In Aid [PDF, 75KB]
Policy 5.04 - specifications on grant requests
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Heritage Plaque [PDF, 11KB]

Policy 6.07 - to identify the objectives of the Heritage Plaque Program

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Information Security [PDF, 43KB]

Policy 5.47 - to ensure that District computer and information resources are safe for their intended use.

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Landscape Security [PDF, 90KB]
Policy 6.28 - to establish a formal policy regarding the receiving and the return of landscape securities for various permits.
Legal Counsel [PDF, 12KB]

Policy 5.35 - to set out the authority and process for the retention of external legal counsel

Litigants' Representations with Council [PDF, 11KB]

Policy 5.26 - to address the issue of litigants appearing before Council

Local Area Service Policy [PDF, 138KB]

Policy 5.01 - to set conditions under which the District will consider installation of services

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Mayor and Council Correspondence [PDF, 45KB]
Policy 3.08 - to establish a protocol for response to corresopndence addressed to Mayor and Council.
Modular Home Park Redevelopment Tenant Assistance [PDF, 47KB]
Policy 6.27 - to establish measures for rezoning applications that propose the redevelopment of properties used as mobile home parks
Municipal Lands - Acquisition [PDF, 80KB]

Policy 5.28 - to govern a fair and equitable approach to property acquisition

Municipal Lands - Posting for Sale or Lease [PDF, 73 KB]

Policy 5.08 - posting municipal lands for sale or lease

Municipal Lands - Valuation for disposition purposes [PDF, 68KB]

Policy 5.09 - to govern the valuation of municipal lands.

Municipal Lands - permanent disposition [PDF, 70 KB]
Policy 5.10 - to govern when municipal lands shall be deemed to be available for permanent disposition.
Municipal Lands - disposition of proceeds [PDF, 83 KB]
Policy 5.11 - to ensure municipality has future resources to acquire additional lands.
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Neighbourhood Pub [PDF, 13KB]

Policy 6.13 - methods for determining community opinion

Neighbourhood Traffic Management [PDF, 8KB]

Policy 9.07 - to provide consistent practices to ensure that neighbourhood traffic issues will be addressed in a balanced, efficient and cost effective manner that respects the needs for mobility and safety of all road users. this policy should be read in conjunction with Neighbourhood Traffic Management Practices [PDF, 3.7KB].

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Outdoor Burning Regulations - Zero Tolerance [PDF, 10KB]

Policy 8.01 - to establish a zero tolerance policy with respect to violations

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Parkland - Acquisition through CDMR Development Ltd. [PDF, 10KB]

Policy 5.25 - to provide for the acquisition of parkland

Permissive Tax Exemptions - Policy 5.16 [PDF, 11KB]

Homes For The Care of Children and the Relief of the Aged, the Poor, the Disabled and the Infirm

Permissive Tax Exemptions - Policy 5.17 [PDF, 11KB]

Private Hospitals and Daycares

Permissive Tax Exemptions - Policy 5.18 [PDF, 12KB]

Community Halls

Permissive Tax Exemptions - Policy 5.19 [PDF, 12KB]

Municipal Recreational Services

Permissive Tax Exemptions - Policy 5.20 [PDF, 20KB]

Churches

Permissive Tax Exemptions - Policy 5.21 [PDF, 11KB]

Private Schools

Permissive Tax Exemptions - Policy 5.22 [PDF, 12KB]

Youth Recreation Groups

Permissive Tax Exemptions - Policy 5.23 [PDF, 12KB]

Heritage Sites

Pest Management [PDF, 7KB]

Policy 4.18 - to formalize practices which have consistently been followed to reduce the introduction of pesticides to the environment to an absolute minimum. The presence and effects of pest species will be tolerated at population levels which do not threaten host survival or render facilities unusable.

Policy Development and Maintenance [PDF, 48KB]

Policy 3.09 - to provide guidelines and standards to support the effective development and maintenance of legislative and operational policies.

Prison Work Crews [PDF, 12KB]

Policy 4.16 - to permit the use of inmate work crews to supplement the regular maintenance program and special projects work of the Parks and Leisure Services and Public Works Departments and associated volunteer organizations (Adopt a Block, ARMS, Equestrian Trails Council, etc.).

Proclamations [PDF, 10KB]

Policy 3.02 - to eliminate the need for Municipal Council approval and publication of proclamations

Program and Admission Fee Subsidization [PDF, 12KB]

Policy 4.09 - to ensure that assistance and support is provided to economically disadvantaged groups, families and individuals

Public Private Partnership [PDF, 7KB]

Policy 5.50 - to ensure that Public Private Partnerships are guided by the Public Private Partnership Handbook

Public Private Partnership Handbook [PDF, 78KB]

A systematic guide to dealing with Public Private Partnerships

Public Solicitations [PDF, 11KB]

Policy 3.01- criteria for determining if public solicitations will be considered

Purchasing [PDF, 59KB]

Policy 5.45 - to summarize the responsibilities of the Purchasing Department

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Roads - Road Exchanges - Valuation When Requirement of Development Process [PDF, 10KB]

Policy 6.10 - method to determine value when road dedication and road exchange are required under the same Development Application

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Secondary Suites [PDF, 32KB]
Policy 6.14 - to provide a framework for the regulation of secondary suites
Secondary Suites - Guidelines for Exclusion [PDF, 32KB]
Policy 6.15 - to provide regulation of secondary suites where certain neighbourhoods may be identified in the Zoning Bylaw as areas where secondary suites are not permitted.
Sewer Area - Extension Into the Agricultural Land Reserve [PDF, 66KB]

Policy 9.02 - criteria with respect to sewer extension into the ALR

Show Home Building Application [PDF, 5KB]

Policy 6.22 - to address market demand to showcase individual developments to prospective clients.

Special Service Delivery [PDF, 10KB]

Policy 4.10 - to ensure that assistance and support is provided to groups or individuals that may have challenges when accessing leisure opportunities

Staff Training & Development [PDF, 28KB]

Policy 5.51 - to ensure that the training budget is allocated fairly and equitably, to assess the value of training to the District and to track staff's advancement through the educational process using a standard procedure for all staff.

Subdivision of, or building on, Land within 300 Metres of the Crest of the Fraser River Escarpment [PDF, 2KB]

Policy 6.24 - To set out conditions under which subdivision of, or building on, land can be considered in the area within 300 metres of the crest of the Fraser River Escarpment without compromising the stability of the entire Escarpment. This policy should be read in conjunction with Policy No. 6.23 [PDF, 2KB] - "Control of Surficial and Groundwater Discharge in the Area Bounded by 207 Street, 124 Avenue, 224 Street and the crest of the Fraser River Escarpment."

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Volunteerism [PDF, 10KB]

Policy 4.12 - to ensure that all avenues are made available for volunteer development and experiences and that volunteers are duly recognized for their efforts and commitment.

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