Pitt Meadows:Pitt Meadows:Urban vs. RuralUrban vs. Rural

Anne BerryAnne BerryPlanning TechnicianPlanning TechnicianCity of Pitt MeadowsCity of Pitt Meadows

A little bit about meA little bit about me……

�� BA Geography UBCBA Geography UBC�� Langara AURP ProgramLangara AURP Program�� City of Pitt MeadowsCity of Pitt Meadows

About the City of Pitt About the City of Pitt MeadowsMeadows……

�� Officially a City in 2007Officially a City in 2007�� 40 40 kmskms from from

VancouverVancouver�� Bounded by the Pitt River, Bounded by the Pitt River,

the Fraser River, the Fraser River, & the District of Maple Ridge& the District of Maple Ridge

�� 8,825 ha land & 8,825 ha land & water (~21,800 ac.)water (~21,800 ac.)

�� ~85% located in ALR~85% located in ALR�� FloodplainFloodplain

What my job entailsWhat my job entails……�� RezoningRezoning�� SubdivisionSubdivision�� Development PermitsDevelopment Permits�� VariancesVariances�� Building Permit Application Plan CheckingBuilding Permit Application Plan Checking�� Business License Application ReviewBusiness License Application Review�� Other PermitsOther Permits�� ResearchResearch�� Inquiries!Inquiries!

Municipal Planning ToolsMunicipal Planning Tools

�� Official Community PlanOfficial Community Plan�� Land Use Bylaw (Zoning)Land Use Bylaw (Zoning)�� Local Government ActLocal Government Act�� Other Acts, Community CharterOther Acts, Community Charter�� Livable Region Strategic Plan (LRSP)Livable Region Strategic Plan (LRSP)

Urban Land UseUrban Land Use

Urban Studies & PlanningUrban Studies & Planning

Going back to the way it used to beGoing back to the way it used to be……

�� Land Use Bylaw review (zoning)Land Use Bylaw review (zoning)�� Farm Home Plate proposalFarm Home Plate proposal�� HeritageHeritage

Questions?Questions?