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Publications & Forms
City Publications for Sale
- Official Community Plan, Area Plans & Implementation
- Development Reports
- Planning Reports
- Environment Reports
- Heritage Reports
- Richmond Business Directory
- Annual Reports
- Social Planning Reports
- Transportation Reports
- Engineering & Public Works
- Maps Urban Development Division
- Maps Engineering & Public Works Division
These reports will be of interest to the public (e.g. developers, citizens, community groups) in understanding the City and in doing business in and with Richmond.
Availability
These publications are available:
- for purchase at the Richmond City Hall Information Centre; and
- for viewing at the following libraries:
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- the Richmond Public Library; ;
- the University of British Columbia; and
- the British Columbia Institute of Technology; and
- the Vancouver Public Library.
Publications may also be available on the City's web site.
Updating
The publications may be reviewed and modified periodically.
Cost
The stated cost of all listed publications and maps includes the GST and PST, as applicable.
To Order Publications
- Orders can be placed in person and payment made by cash, Interac or cheque (made payable to the City of Richmond).
- Orders via mail must include the appropriate funds for the material (cheque only). Use the order form provided on the web site.
- We regret we do not yet have the means to collect your fees electronically via the web site.
- There are no refunds or exchanges.
- There will be a $25.00 charge on all NSF cheques.
- Other City Reports (e.g. Minutes and Staff Reports) may be purchased at City Hall.
- If you have a question regarding a particular publication, please contact the Richmond Information Centre at 604-276-4000.
| Titles | Contact Person | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond Official Community Plan, Area Plans & Implementation | |||
| Schedule 1 of Bylaw 7100 Overall City OCP, March 15, 1999 Includes: Attachment 1 - Generalized Land Use Map Attachment 2 - Specific Land Use Map Attachment 3 - Environmentally Sensitive Area Map |
$20.00 | ||
| Schedule 2 of Bylaw 7100 Area and Sub-Area Plans Richmond is divided into 19 separate Planning and Sub-Planning Areas. Each Area Plan presents goals, objectives and policies specific to that area, and outlines the steps necessary to implement the plan. A profile of each area is also presented. | |||
| 2.2A Thompson (Dover Crossing) Original Adoption: July 20, 1992 Plan Adoption: February 19, 2001 |
$5.00 | ||
| 2.2B Thompson (Terra Nova) Original Adoption: January 8, 1996 Plan Adoption: February 19, 2001 |
$5.00 | ||
| 2.4 Steveston Original Adoption: April 22, 1985 Plan Adoption: June 22, 2009 |
$5.00 | ||
| 2.5A Blundell (Laurelwood) Original Adoption: October 16, 1995 Plan Adoption: February 19, 2001 |
$5.00 | ||
| 2.5B Blundell (East Livingstone) Original Adoption: June 17, 1996 Plan Adoption: February 19, 2001 |
$5.00 | ||
| 2.6A Broadmoor (Ash Street) Original Adoption: March 10, 1986 Plan Adoption: February 19, 2001 |
<$5.00 | ||
| 2.6B Broadmoor (Central West) Original Adoption: March 18, 1996 Plan Adoption: February 19, 2001 |
$5.00 | ||
| 2.6C Broadmoor (Sunnymede North) Original Adoption: August 26, 1996 Plan Adoption: February 19, 2001 |
$5.00 | ||
| 2.8A Shellmont (Ironwood) Original Adoption: March 10, 1997 Plan Adoption: February 19, 2001 |
$5.00 | ||
| 2.10 City Centre Original Adoption: June 19,1995 Plan Adoption: September 14, 2009 |
$10.00 | ||
| 2.10A City Centre, (St. Albans) Original Adoption: June 8,1987 Plan Adoption: February 16, 2004 |
$5.00 | ||
| 2.10B City Centre, (Acheson Bennett) Original Adoption: March 20, 1995 Plan Adoption: February 16, 2004 |
$5.00 | ||
| 2.10C City Centre, (McLennan North) Original Adoption: July 15, 1996 Plan Adoption: February 16, 2004 |
$5.00 | ||
| 2.10D City Centre, (McLennan South) Original Adoption: May 12, 1996 Plan Adoption: February 16, 2004 |
$5.00 | ||
| 2.11A West Cambie Original Adoption: September 12, 1988 Plan Adoption: July24, 2006 |
$5.00 | ||
| 2.11B East Cambie Original Adoption: September 12, 1988 Plan Adoption: October 21, 2002 |
$5.00 | ||
| 2.12 Bridgeport Original Adoption: March 16, 1992 Plan Adoption: September 14, 2009 |
$5.00 | ||
| 2.13A East Richmond (McLennan) Original Adoption: May 12, 1987 Plan Adoption: February 16, 2004 |
$5.00 | ||
| 2.14 Hamilton Original Adoption: June 19,1995 Plan Adoption: February 16, 2004 |
$5.00 | ||
| Development Reports | |||
| Active Development Permits and Rezoning Applications For Richmond (updated monthly) This document lists, by planning area, all projects for which either a development permit or rezoning application is currently active. |
$10.00 | ||
| Land Use Planning Reports | |||
Richmond Agricultural Viability Strategy
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Kevin Eng | Free | |
| Richmond Industrial Strategy, October 1999 The purpose of the Richmond Industrial Strategy is to establish an innovative long term approach by which the City can enhance its diverse industrial base, improve industrial services, streamline regulations and improve customer services. The benefits of the Strategy are to attract and maintain businesses and jobs, and to promote a partnership approach to development. The Strategy identifies lands for potential high tech uses, zoning improvements, DCC charge improvements, serving initiatives and efficiencies in issuing approvals. The Strategy will be implemented over the long term. |
Terry Crowe | $5.00 | |
| Single-Family Lot Size Policy, March 1990 This Manual discusses the Single-Family Lot Size Process and bylaw amendment procedures followed to rezone single-family areas to higher density single-family zones. Information sheets are provided on each Single-Family Lot Size Policy that has been adopted by Council. |
Various staff assigned to individual studies | $20.00 | |
| Environment Reports | |||
| Fraser River Estuary Management Program (FREMP) Statement of Intent Area Designations, Last Revision June, 2006 Documents the agreements reached between the City of Richmond, the Fraser River Harbour Commission and Federal and Provincial Departments that are involved in the Management Program. Areas to be designated under FREMP are categorized, and areas of agreement and disagreement are identified. All project / development proposals in designated areas will be subject to a Coordinated Project Review Process established by FREMP. |
David Brownlee | $7.50 | |
| State of Environment Report - Richmond - 2005 Update Report This 2005 report is the second complete update of the City’s first State of the Environment Report completed in 1998. It provides a “report card” on 27 indicators covering such topics as preserving a sustainable agricultural land base, reducing resource consumption and emissions, protecting natural areas and providing park space and trails, increasing transportation choice, etc Local and regional initiatives which address each topic and indicator are also included. The report will be of interest to a wide range of groups including, students, citizens, environmental experts, councillors and City staff. |
David Brownlee |
$15.00 | |
| Criteria for the Protection of Environmentally Sensitive Areas, March 2001 A design manual for people developing in or near the environmentally sensitive areas. |
David Brownlee | $5.00 | |
| Heritage Reports | |||
| City of Richmond & Richmond Heritage Advisory Committee - Heritage Conservation Guide The Heritage Conservation Guide is a framework for staff, the public and the Heritage Advisory Committee, describing how the City handles development applications where there are heritage resources present. |
Terry Brunette | $5.00 | |
| Heritage Inventory Summary, January 2002 The City of Richmond Heritage Inventory is a database of the important heritage resources in Richmond. It documents these buildings, artifacts, landscapes and areas in order to increase awareness about Richmond's past. The publication provides a short summary for each resource, organized by area, along with a map to show the heritage resources of the area. The detailed Evaluation Worksheets for each resource along with an interactive search function can be viewed in the Heritage section of the city's website. For more information contact the Heritage Planner at 604-276-4279. |
Terry Brunette | Free | |
| Heritage Strategy & Implementation Program, April 1996 This document contains the 1996 Heritage Strategy for Richmond approved by Council on June 10, 1996. It includes:
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Terry Brunette | $5.00 | |
| Richmond Business Directory | |||
Richmond Business Directory
Businesses are listed in two ways:
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Joanne Hikida | $30.00 $25.00 $40.00 | |
| City of RichmondAnnual Report | |||
| 2008 City of Richmond Annual Report The City of Richmond 2008 Annual Report contains the City’s audited financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2008. It also includes a summary of the City’s primary achievements and major projects during 2008, the City’s corporate objectives and success indicators, a community profile, and relevant statistical data. The Annual Report is available on line thru the City web site a www.richmond.ca. |
Nora Wright | Single copy no charge Multiple copies $5.00 | |
| Social Planning Reports | |||
| 2001 - 2006 Richmond Child Care Needs Assessment, June 2002 This Needs Assessment, prepared by the Child Care Development Board for the City of Richmond:
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Lesley Sherlock | Free | |
| 2001 2026 Demographic Profile/Needs Assessment, Seniors Affordable Supportive Housing, May 2003 This report provides a demographic profile of seniors and assesses seniors affordable supportive housing and support service needs in Richmond until 2026. Those considered most likely candidates for affordable supportive housing are 75 years and older, single, low income, renters. It is recommended that the development of supportive housing be phased, in anticipation of a much larger increase in the 75+ population after 2011. It is estimated that 800 units should be created by 2011, and 1,200 additional units created between 2011 and 2026, or approximately 87 units per year to 2026. |
Lesley Sherlock | Free | |
| Advocacy and Legal Services for People Living in Poverty in Richmond, January 2003 This report, prepared by the Poverty Response Committee of the Richmond Community Services Advisory Committee (RCSAC):
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Lesley Sherlock | Free | |
| Affordable Seniors Supportive Housing Design Guidelines, November 2002 These design guidelines provide a framework to help guide the planning, design, review and approval of seniors supportive housing in the City of Richmond. They are intended to be used by local community groups, architects, developers and municipal staff involved in the planning and development of both private and not- for-profit seniors housing in the City |
Lesley Sherlock | Free | |
| City Strategy For Youth Services, June 26, 1995 The City Strategy for Youth Services report (adopted June 26, 1995) sets the attitude and direction for addressing the City's role with, and for, youth. The City Strategy is a collaborative initiative involving the City, community agencies, and youth. It represents the views and interests of Richmond's youth, and its implementation includes participation from community organizations, boards, schools, and youth. Since the Strategy's adoption, five implementation progress reports (July 12, 1996, February 13, 1997, and February 6, 1998, March 12, 1999) have been presented to City Council. ($5.00 charge sold as package, i.e. main report with most recent update. Update alone $2.50) |
Wayne Yee | Package: $5.00 Each Separate Update: $2.50 | |
| Housing & Care, A Directory of Assisted Housing Facilities in Richmond (revised as needed) This brochure identifies the following types of assisted housing available in Richmond:
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Lesley Sherlock | Free | |
| Its My City Too: A Study of the Housing Needs of Richmond's Most Vulnerable Citizens, May 2002 Richmond has little housing and inadequate support for many of its most vulnerable citizens. Individuals and families have few alternatives except to search for accommodation in Vancouver, Surrey or further away. This study, prepared by the Richmond Steering Committee on Homelessness, includes an analysis and Homelessness Strategy. A proposed Action Plan focuses on five themes:
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Lesley Sherlock | $2.00 | |
| 2004-2010 Richmond Intercultural Strategic Plan and Work Program As a result of community consultations spread over more than a year, including stakeholder and public forums as well as focus group sessions, the Richmond Intercultural Advisory Committee developed the 2004 – 2010 Richmond Intercultural Strategic Plan and Work Program. The Strategic Plan was approved by Richmond City Council in October, 2004. The Intercultural Strategic Plan includes a vision for interculturalism in Richmond, that of making Richmond “the most welcoming, inclusive and harmonious community in Canada”, along with guiding principles for action. It presents twelve strategic directions accompanied by suggested actions for implementation. It also proposes roles for the City and various stakeholders in promoting intercultural harmony in the community. |
Lesley Sherlock | Free | |
| Poverty in Richmond: A Sense of Belonging, A Poverty Report Card, November 2000 This report, prepared by the Richmond Community Services Advisory Council (RCSAC) with funding from the United Way, presents information about poverty in Richmond. Findings include:
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Lesley Sherlock | Free | |
| Richmond Poverty Response Committee Report to Richmond City Council, January 2002 In 2001, the Richmond Poverty Response Committee was formed following the publication of the report card on poverty in Richmond, Poverty in Richmond: A Sense of Belonging. The mandate of the committee was to follow up on the findings of the Report Card with community driven action. This report to Richmond City Council contains a series of recommendations prepared by four Poverty Response task forces: Housing, Advocacy, Access to Recreation, and Families. |
Lesley Sherlock | Free | |
| Richmond Public Art Program, Policy Plan & Implementation Actions, June 23, 1997 and amended September 14, 1998 This report sets a framework for creating opportunities for people to experience art in everyday life and for developers, artists and communities to participate in the design, look, and feel of our City. The report outlines public art initiatives for civic (capital works) projects, private sector (e.g. developers), and the community. |
Terry Brunette | $5.00 | |
| Transportation Reports | |||
| City Centre Transportation Plan Update - Creating a Transportation Vision The City Centre Transportation Plan was established to set out the directions for implementing future sustainable transportation improvements to support the increased activities and developments within the Richmond urban core area. Both the original Plan (adopted by Council in 1997) and this update to the Plan (adopted by Council in 2007) involved extensive technical assessment and public consultation. This Vision document summarizes the key findings and recommendations for the updated Plan, which identifies the future improvements in roads, transit, cycling, parking, and pedestrian facilities along with their priorities for implementation. This document is a valuable resource for those who are interested in residing, working or investing in the City Centre area bounded by the Middle and North Arms of the Fraser River, No. 2 Road/Gilbert Road, Blundell Road, and No. 4 Road/Garden City Road. |
Joan Caravan | $3.00 | |
| Engineering & Public Works | |||
| Drafting Standards, August 2002 hese standards regulate how design drawings are to appear. The drawings will be digital and on the enclosed CD there is a prototype sheet, PCP file, existing and proposed symbol libraries, line type folder, version 2 blocks and a signals directory. The written portion of the document describes in detail the layout, scales, layers, fonts and other drawing parameters. An example of a recently submitted drawing can be purchased from the Engineering Planning Department. Requirements for as constructed are also detailed. |
Chris Blackwell | $103.23 | |
| Engineering Design Specifications Engineering Design Specifications are to be used as a guide for capacity assessments and the minimum design standard requirements for both Municipal Capital Projects and Subdivision and Development Services Design. This publication includes specifications for the following areas.
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Jim Young | $103.23 | |
| Supplementary Specifications and Detail Drawings The Supplementary Specifications and Detail Drawings are used in conjunction with the drawings and specifications as prepared for, and applicable to each individual Contract or Development Project. This publication provides standards for the construction and installation of the following services:
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Jim Young | $103.23 | |
| Maps - Planning & Development | |||
| Agricultural Land Reserve Map colour (33" x 23"), Current | $6.00 | ||
| Area Plan Boundaries Map colour (33" x 23"), Current | $6.00 | ||
| Parcel Base Map (33" x 23"), Current | $6.00 | ||
| Flood Plain Exemption Boundary Map colour (33" x 23"), Current |
$6.00 | ||
| OCP Aircraft Noise Sensitive Development Policy Map and Attachment Colour (33"x23"), Current |
$8.00 | ||
| Official Community Plan Maps (33" x 23") Current Attachment 1 - General Land Use Map Colour Attachment 2 - Specific Land Use Map Colour Attachment 3 - Environmentally Sensitive Area Map b/w |
$6.00 $6.00 $5.00 | ||
| Richmond Poster Colour (30" x 23") | $3.00 | ||
| Section, Block & Range Key b/w (scale:1:25000 18" x 28"), January 1996 | $2.00 | ||
| Surficial Geology Colour (scale:1:30000 18" x 28"), January 1996 | $4.00 | ||
| Zoning Information Sheet - Large b/w (scale:1:2000 24" x 24"), Current | $5.00 | ||
| Zoning Information Section Book, PDF on CD b/w (scale:1:2000 24" x 24"), January 2005 | $80.00 | ||
| Zoning Information Set - (216 sheets) b/w (scale:1:5000 81/2" X 11") Current | $25.00 or .25 per sheet | ||
| Zoning Map - Coloured (33" x 23"), January 2005 | $6.00 | ||
| Maps - Engineering & Public Works Computer Section Maps: (1/4 mile square) | |||
| Type of Map | Description | Map Size | Total Cost |
| Right-of-way | Shows addresses, all City right-of-way on properties | 15" x 24" | $3.14 each |
| Sanitary Sewer | Shows addresses, sanitary sewer mains and connections | 15" x 24" | $3.14 each |
| Drainage | Shows addresses, storm sewer mains and connections |
15" x 24" | $3.14 each |
| Water | Shows addresses, water mains, fire hydrants and main valves | 15" x 24" | $3.14 each |
| Street Lighting | Shows addresses, ornamental street lights and BC Hydro overhead lights | 15" x 24" | $3.14 each |
| Utility Section Maps CD |
Contains Right-of-way, Sanitary Sewer, Drainage, Water, and Street Lighting maps | 15" x 24" | $82.58 |
| Drawing Prints (As-Builts) A-1 Size B Size |
As-constructed drawings showing existing utilities | 36" x 24" 24" x 18" |
$5.15 $3.14 |
| Section Maps (single map) |
Shows addresses, Lot No's, Plan No's & dimensions | 24" X 24" | $5.15 each |
| Section Map Book (entire set) |
Shows addresses, Lot No's, Plan No's & dimensions | 24" X 24" | $82.58 CD |
| Large Street Maps | Single line street map showing all Richmond Streets | 57" X 36" | $8.29 each |
| Small Street Maps | Single line street map showing all Richmond Streets | 34" X 22" | $5.15 each |
| Custom Mapping | Contact Serene Pang at 604 276-4394 |
$61.94/hour | |
| GIS Data Requests | Contact Serene Pang at 604 276-4394 |
Price varies | |
Please Note:
All maps are updated yearly. Single sheet maps are available immediately; however a set of maps may take up to two weeks. The prices for the Engineering plans and CDs are non-refundable.
