As mentioned in previous updates, on December 16th Council gave final adoption to the proposed updates to the draft Maple Ridge Off-Street Parking and Loading Bylaw.  

Additional information can be found in the full report by City staff and Bylaw. 

December 9, 2025

As mentioned in previous updates, on December 9th Council gave third reading to the proposed updates to the draft Maple Ridge Off-Street Parking and Loading Bylaw. 

Following the UDI Liaison Meeting and ongoing dialogue with the local development community, minor edits to the draft Bylaw have been made to improve the clarity of certain requirements and broaden the protection for in-stream development applications. To provide a greater level of certainty to current development applicants regarding the transition to the new Parking Bylaw, staff recommend that any development applications that are in process before the date of adoption of the new Parking Bylaw, will be provided the option to proceed under the provisions of Maple Ridge Off-Street Parking and Loading Bylaw that were in effect before the adoption of the new Parking Bylaw. If applicants prefer to proceed under the provisions of the new Bylaw, then all of the provisions within the new Parking Bylaw would apply to the review of the development application.

Additional information can be found in the full report by City staff and Bylaw. 

November 11, 2025

At their meeting on October 28th, Council gave second reading to the proposed updates to the draft Maple Ridge Off-Street Parking and Loading Bylaw. Based on the feedback previously received from Council and more recently from key interest groups, the findings of the 2025 Metro Vancouver Regional Parking Study, and ongoing research into best practices, a significant number of updates have been incorporated into the revised draft Parking Bylaw from the previous version that was considered for first reading. These updates include, but are not limited to: 

General Updates 

• A new requirement for trees was added to increase tree canopy coverage as part of outdoor parking areas (e.g., surface parking lots for stores). A minimum of 1 tree is now required for every 10 unenclosed parking spaces.  
• New general and construction-related requirements were added to avoid common challenges when reviewing the design of parking areas. This includes the maximum slope for entrance ramps and other areas within parkades. 

Technical Updates 

• The minimum length for parallel parking spaces was updated to accommodate vehicle sizes common to Maple Ridge, including longer trucks and vans. For example, a standard parallel parking space now requires a minimum length of 7.3 metres.
• Minimum dimensions for movement aisles and driveways were updated to provide greater clarity for the different site planning options. All driveways (single car and sideby-side) would have a minimum length that is 0.5 metres greater than a standard parking space to accommodate larger vehicles. The minimum movement aisle width for new townhouse developments with private roadways would be 7.0 metres. These dimensions are supported by the Fire Department to ensure that fire trucks can effectively navigate larger sites and access buildings when responding to emergencies.  
• Tandem parking limits for townhouses and other attached residential uses were updated to support housing diversity in urban areas (e.g., Town Centre) while minimizing parking challenges in the suburban areas of Maple Ridge (e.g., Albion). These tandem parking limits include up to 75% of attached dwelling units in the Town Centre, up to 50% of attached dwelling units in the Lougheed Transit Corridor, and up to 25% of attached dwelling units in other areas.  
• Accessible parking requirements were updated to ensure that all new apartments provide accessible parking spaces and accessible aisles, including apartments in transit-oriented areas. This includes a minimum rate of 1 accessible space per 30 dwelling units, with at least 1 accessible space provided regardless of the number of dwelling units. The first accessible parking space is required to be van accessible. 

Minimum Parking Rates 

• Minimum parking rates for many land uses were reduced, with deeper reductions in the Town Centre and Lougheed Transit Corridor to support transit-oriented development. This includes new reductions for commercial and daycare uses in the Lougheed Transit Corridor to help maximize space on development sites for new shopping, services, and employment.  
• Minimum parking rates for purpose-built rental and non-market rental apartments were reduced to support housing supply, rental options, and affordability. For example, this includes a reduction in the amount of visitor parking that would be required. The proposed minimum parking rates align more closely with the findings of the 2025 Metro Vancouver Regional Parking Study. The minimum parking rates for non-market rental apartments in the Town Centre and Lougheed Transit Corridor have been removed to provide greater flexibility to affordable housing providers and incentivize this form of housing where there is access to transit.  
• Minimum parking rates for industrial uses were reduced to minimize underutilized parking and maximize the development potential of employment areas, including the proposed North 256 Street Industrial Lands. This includes lowering the minimum parking rate for industrial uses to 1 parking space per 200 m2 of gross floor area. This will attract economic investment and support more innovative operations that require less parking.  

Other updates in the report include sustainability mobility and loading space updates. Additional information can be found in the  full report by City staff and  off-street parking bylaw.