Bylaws & Policies

Council has adopted many bylaws and policies that support and protect the Maple Ridge community. The most commonly requested bylaws and policies can be accessed below.

Disclaimer

While we make every effort to ensure that the most accurate versions of bylaws are available on our website, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided. 

Some of our bylaws have been consolidated for convenience purposes and should not be relied on in place of the official bylaws, which can be obtained by contacting the Legislative Services Department. 

Contacts

Please contact the Legislative Services Department at clerks@MapleRidge.ca for official copies of a bylaw or if you are looking for a bylaw or policy that is not listed below.

Click here to report a concern. For questions about bylaw enforcement or community safety please contact the Bylaws Department at bylaws@mapleridge.ca or communitysafety@mapleridge.ca.  

Historic Bylaw Book

Interested in our historical bylaws? Check out the book below:

 1876 - 1913 Historic Bylaw Book

Commonly Requested Bylaws/Policies

The most commonly requested policies and bylaws are listed alphabetically below. You can search the list by title if you know the policy/bylaw name or number, or by using keywords if you know the topic.

Building Bylaw

Number: 6925-2012
To regulate the construction, alteration, repair, demolition or moving of buildings and structures and the installation, alteration or repair of plumbing, electrical working and equipment and gas piping, fittings and appliances in the City of Maple Ridge.

Building Numbering Bylaw

Number: 4773-1992
To ensure that buildings are numbered logically and conspicuously pursuant to Section 579(1)(h) of the Municipal Act.

Business Improvement Area Establishment Bylaw

Number: 7767-2021
To establish a business improvement area service to provide a grant to the Downtown Maple Ridge Business Improvement Association for the planning and implementation of a business promotion scheme for the Maple Ridge Downtown Business Improvement Area.

Business Licence (Inter Municipal TNS) Bylaw

Number: 7917-2023
A bylaw respecting the granting of Inter Municipal TNS business licences.

Business Licence (Intermunicipal) Bylaw

Number: 6957-2012
A bylaw to enter into an Intermunicipal Business Licence Scheme.

Business Licencing and Regulation Bylaw

Number: 6815-2011
Respecting the granting of licences and regulating of Business within the City of Maple Ridge.

Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw

Number: 7626-2020
To establish the issuance of Bylaw Notice Enforcement tickets for the enforcement of City bylaws.

Cemetery Regulation Bylaw

Number: 7612-2020
To establish services and fees for the cemeteries.

Code of Conduct

Number: 7976-2023
This Bylaw sets out the rules Council Members must follow in fulfilling their duties and responsibilities as elected officials, and the powers and procedures of the Integrity Commissioner in exercising oversight over Council Members.

Community Amenities Reserve Fund Bylaw

Number: 7245-2016
To establish a reserve fund for contributions made under the Community Amenity Contribution Program.