City of Maple Ridge public hearing to consider Heritage Designation Bylaw No. 8129-2026

The City of Maple Ridge will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026, at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 11995 Haney Place. The hearing will allow the public to make verbal or written representations to council on proposed bylaws and permits.

The hearing concerns Maple Ridge Heritage Designation Bylaw No. 8129-2026. The proposal would designate the property at 21694 River Road as a heritage property under Section 611 of the Local Government Act. Anyone who believes their property interest is affected by the proposed application will have a reasonable opportunity to be heard.

The proposed bylaws and permits may be inspected at the Planning and Building Counter at Municipal Hall from Sept. 11 to Sept. 22, 2026, between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding statutory holidays. Staff reports and other relevant information are available at MapleRidge.ca/CouncilMeetings. Planning and Building staff can be reached at 604-467-7341 or Planning@MapleRidge.ca.

Residents may participate live through MapleRidge.ca/CouncilMeetings or on Zoom using meeting ID 854 0696 2365. Those wishing to speak online should raise their virtual hand and turn on their camera when the chair calls for public input on the relevant application.

Written comments may be sent to Clerks@MapleRidge.ca or mailed or placed in the drop box at City Hall, 11995 Haney Place, Maple Ridge, BC V2X 6A9. They must be received by noon on the day of the meeting and reference the property address or agenda item number. Council cannot consider further submissions after the public hearing closes.

People may also attend in person at the Council Chambers in Maple Ridge City Hall. Opinions shared during the meeting will be webcast live and recorded as part of the public record, and correspondence submitted will also become part of the public record. The notice is dated Sept. 11, 2026, and signed by Corporate Officer Carolyn Mushata.