Maple Ridge adopted Bylaw 7998-2024 in June 2024, taking an unusual route to comply with BC's small-scale multi-unit housing rules: rather than creating new zones, it added an Urban Infill Residential use to its existing residential zoning. The result permits three to four homes on most single-family lots, and up to six within 400 metres of frequent transit. Venture Pacific partners with Maple Ridge landowners to turn that potential into a finished multiplex, from feasibility through to keys.
- Bylaw
- 7998-2024
- Units
- 3 to 4 per lot
- Near frequent transit
- Up to 6 per lot
- In effect since
- June 25, 2024
In short, Maple Ridge adopted Bylaw 7998-2024 on June 25, 2024, adding an Urban Infill Residential use to its existing residential zones. Lots under 281 square metres allow three units, larger lots up to about 4,050 square metres allow four, and lots within 400 metres of frequent transit allow up to six. Venture Pacific partners with Maple Ridge homeowners on multiplex development through a GP/LP structure.
What changed in Maple Ridge
On June 25, 2024, Maple Ridge Council adopted Bylaw 7998-2024, amending the zoning bylaw to comply with BC's Bill 44 small-scale multi-unit housing legislation. Rather than creating dedicated new zones the way some neighbouring cities did, Maple Ridge added an Urban Infill Residential use directly into its existing residential zones. On lots under 281 square metres, that permits three units. On larger lots, up to about 4,050 square metres, it permits four. Lots within 400 metres of a frequent-transit stop can reach six units, the same provincial threshold used across the region.
The approach means the underlying zone designation on a Maple Ridge property often looks unchanged on paper, but the permitted use has expanded underneath it. Reading the zoning label alone is not enough to know what a specific lot allows; the Urban Infill Residential use and its lot-size thresholds have to be checked directly against the property.
What this means for a Maple Ridge homeowner
Maple Ridge's residential lots tend to run larger than the Metro Vancouver core, which gives a three- or four-unit project real room to work with: separate entries, private outdoor space for each home, and parking that doesn't feel squeezed onto the site. Older neighbourhoods in the flats around Lougheed Highway and the Haney town centre are a natural starting point, since many of those lots comfortably clear the size thresholds Bylaw 7998-2024 sets.
A multiplex is still a real construction project. Design has to fit the Urban Infill Residential standards, a building permit has to be secured, and construction runs on a real timeline. Venture Pacific carries that work and the construction risk through a clear, written GP/LP partnership. You contribute the land; we handle feasibility, design, permitting, and construction end to end.
- Confirm your lot's size against the 281 m² and 4,050 m² Urban Infill Residential thresholds
- Check whether your lot falls within 400 metres of a frequent-transit stop for the six-unit allowance
- Multiplex design tuned to Maple Ridge's Urban Infill Residential standards
- Building permit management with the City of Maple Ridge
- Construction and quality control to completion
Questions about Maple Ridge
How many homes can I build on my Maple Ridge lot?
Under Bylaw 7998-2024, lots under 281 square metres allow three units, and larger lots up to about 4,050 square metres allow four. Lots within 400 metres of a frequent-transit stop can reach six units. A feasibility review confirms the exact number for your specific property.
When did Maple Ridge's SSMUH bylaw come into effect?
Maple Ridge Council adopted Bylaw 7998-2024 on June 25, 2024. Rather than creating new zones, the bylaw added an Urban Infill Residential use to the city's existing residential zoning, which is the mechanism that permits three to six units depending on lot size and transit proximity.
Does my Maple Ridge lot need to be rezoned to build a multiplex?
For a project that fits within the Urban Infill Residential use added by Bylaw 7998-2024, no rezoning is required. The use was added directly to existing residential zones, so a conforming project proceeds through the standard building permit process.
Why does lot size matter so much under Maple Ridge's bylaw?
Maple Ridge scales the permitted unit count directly by lot size. A lot under 281 square metres is capped at three units, while a larger lot up to about 4,050 square metres can reach four, and a qualifying lot near frequent transit can reach six. Getting an accurate measurement of your lot against these thresholds is one of the first steps in a feasibility review.
What's the first step if I'm considering developing my Maple Ridge lot?
Book a free feasibility review. We confirm your lot's size against Bylaw 7998-2024's thresholds, check your distance to the nearest frequent-transit stop, and give you an honest read on realistic unit count and project economics before you commit to design or financing.
How long does a multiplex project take in Maple Ridge?
A Maple Ridge multiplex generally runs 18 to 30 months from feasibility to keys, covering design, permitting, and construction. Actual timelines depend on lot conditions, whether the design fits within Bylaw 7998-2024's Urban Infill Residential use without a variance, and current City permit processing times. A feasibility review gives a realistic schedule for your specific address.
Can I partner with Venture Pacific instead of selling my Maple Ridge lot?
Yes. Many Maple Ridge landowners contribute their lot as equity into a GP/LP partnership rather than selling outright. Venture Pacific runs the project as general partner, handling design, permitting, and construction, while the landowner shares in the finished project's proceeds as limited partner instead of taking a one-time payment.
Do Maple Ridge's multiplex rules apply the same way in Haney and the Albion area?
The Urban Infill Residential use added by Bylaw 7998-2024 applies citywide to qualifying residential zones, so the same lot-size thresholds and unit counts apply whether the property sits in the Haney town centre area or in Albion. What differs lot to lot is size, servicing, and transit proximity, which is why each address gets its own feasibility check rather than a neighbourhood-wide answer.
Does Maple Ridge require extra parking for multiplex units?
Parking minimums for units added under the Urban Infill Residential use are set out in Maple Ridge's zoning bylaw and can affect how much of a lot's building envelope goes to units versus driveways and stalls. We confirm the applicable parking requirement for a specific lot during feasibility, since it directly shapes what unit count is actually buildable.
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