Thank you to everyone who participated in our phase 2 engagement.

From Sept 26 - Oct 20, 2025 we invited the community to share feedback on three proposed area plan concepts for the North 256 St Industrial Lands. We received approximately 250 survey submissions and hosted over 50 attendees at our open house event.

Next Steps

We are currently reviewing the feedback and will share a summary of the results later this year.

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Phase 2 engagement from Sept 26 - Oct 20, 2025 invited feedback on three draft land use options that were developed based on phase 1 engagement and significant background work to generate discussion and guide refinement. They showed potential land uses, road networks, and environmental areas.

• Concept Plan 1 Keeps the existing 100-metre south greenway/road allowance as a buffer, with industrial development located to the north. This approach balances new industrial lands with environmental and recreational space.
• Concept Plan 2 Splits the 100-metre allowance in half — retaining the southern portion as a buffer while using the northern portion for industrial development. This option provides slightly more industrial land while still maintaining some separation between existing residential and non-industrial areas.
• Concept Plan 3 Shows the full 100-metre allowance as industrial and redesignates existing rural residential lots along 130 Avenue. This option delivers the greatest economic and employment benefits by expanding industrial lands but also represents the biggest land use change.

Designations indicate an intended long-term land use. Any development would be initiated by the landowner.

Project Summary

The North 256 Street Area Plan is intended to guide the growth and development of the land, with the overall objective being to facilitate industrial land uses, while also respecting existing facilities, as well as recreation amenities, and natural features. The designation and development of the lands for industrial uses will accommodate additional business growth within the community, employment opportunities, and increase the municipal property tax base.

The North 256 Street lands will be limited to low-impact, low emission industrial uses. Heavy industrial uses will not be considered for the area.

For additional information, including area maps, benefits, and attributes, refer to the summary boards and general planning and land use Frequently Asked Questions in the Document Library on this page.

As a City Project, this project is included on the City Projects page.

Timeline

Although the duration of some components cannot be known at this time (e.g., Metro Vancouver review of amendments), the general timeline for the project is:

2025 Q1 – Start project and commence work; Develop terms of reference; Advance scope of work report to Council for approval and direction.

2025 Q2 – Public engagement and general input; Technical work; Key interest holder meetings.

2025 Q3 – Technical work; Key interest holder meetings.

2025 Q4 – Technical work; Draft land use plan.

2026 Q1 – Public engagement and feedback on draft plan; Key interest holder meetings.

2026 Q2 – Review / apply comments; Finalize draft area plan; Consideration of 1st and 2nd reading of the OCP amendment bylaw; Hold Public Hearing; consideration of 3rd reading; Refer to request Metro Vancouver for consideration of amendment and sewerage area extension.

2026 Q3 – Metro Vancouver approval, GVS&DD approval; Final adoption of Area Plan.

2026 Q4 – Commence implementation.

Background

On Feb 25, 2025 Council directed staff to prepare an area plan for the North 256 Street lands, focusing on industrial use. Council's direction included approval of the Terms of Reference and scope of work. View the Staff Report to Council and the presentation (starting at 18:57) in the Document Library and Links sections on this page.

Informed by community engagement and input, staff will be preparing the area plan, expected to be completed by late 2026. The final plan will be adopted by Council through an amended Official Community Plan and also require approvals by Metro Vancouver.

The North 256 Street Industrial Lands Area Plan will:

• Build on past City-wide studies to identify non-residential land uses with the greatest development opportunity.
• Prioritize the North 256 Street lands, given potential industrial land uses, return on investment, long-term benefits to the City.
• Align with the long-term considerations of the Official Community Plan and the Regional Growth Strategy.

Maple Ridge’s Official Community Plan establishes policies that:

• Support the facilitation of opportunities for local job growth
• Promote local business strengths to a global market
• Encourage local job creation to foster a balanced community
• Identify need for new industrial lands for future employment
• Also supportive of the Economic Development Strategy

The North 256 Street area represents a significant amount of land that could be added to the region’s industrial land supply.

Scope of Work

1. Assess site constraints and opportunities
2. Prepare a conceptual land use plan
3. Review transportation needs
4. Analyze possible servicing needs
5. Refine land use design
6. Prepare associated policies
7. Finalize the area plan

Climate

Robust land use planning supports a sustainable and resilient economy, and an efficient transportation system reduces emissions. As part of the planning process, the subject lands will be analyzed and site-specific environmental-related matters will be identified and incorporated into a new area plan.

Infrastructure and Transportation

The Area Plan will include an infrastructure servicing and transportation network plan that addresses both on-site requirements and off-site impacts.

The area plan will address local and city-wide concerns about traffic generation, through the coordinated upgrade of road network and eventual transit service to the area.

Industry

The expected industrial uses will be relatively light, low impact, and clean, with sustainability components integrated into the area plan, as appropriate and feasible.

Translations

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