Port Moody, BC

Resolutions, Ordinances, or Other Climate Legislation

This assessment is based on 2 pieces of legislation. The City of Port Moody has adopted a bylaw and a climate emergency declaration to address greenhouse gas emissions and sustainability. Bylaw No. 2859 regulates vehicle idling by prohibiting engines from running for more than three minutes within any hour, with fines between $50 and $2,000 for violations, while allowing exemptions for emergency vehicles and certain commercial activities. The climate emergency declaration commits the city to reducing emissions by 45% by 2030 and achieving net zero by 2050, with specific targets in transportation (40% active transportation use and 50% zero-emission vehicles), building standards (zero-emission heating in new buildings by 2025), urban planning (90% of new residents near daily services), and environmental protection (creek restoration and tree planting). Together, these measures represent the city’s regulatory and strategic approach to lowering emissions across multiple sectors.

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Reports & Planning Documents

This overview is based on fourteen climate-related reports from Port Moody spanning 2011-2022, including annual Climate Action Revenue Incentive Program reports, a comprehensive Climate Action Plan, and an Extreme Weather Resilience Plan. The city targets 40% emissions reduction by 2030 and carbon neutrality by 2050, focusing on building energy efficiency through BC Energy Step Code adoption, transportation electrification and active mobility infrastructure, waste diversion programs achieving 74-76% rates, and climate adaptation measures addressing extreme heat, flooding, and coastal storms. Key initiatives include the Climate Ready Homes and Buildings Plan, Master Transportation Plan updates, household organic waste composting programs, electric vehicle charging infrastructure expansion, and vulnerability assessments identifying at-risk neighborhoods and critical infrastructure.

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